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Sony VPL-GTZ380 is the new high brightness professional best 4K projector 2021 based on SXRD (“reflective” LCD) technology. The Sony premium home theater projector measures 560 x 228 x 760mm and weighs approximately 51 kilograms. Inside there are three new generations 0.74″ SXRD panels with 4K resolution, 4096 x 2160 pixels. The light source is hybrid with Laser combined with a wheel containing phosphors. Sony declares a brightness of 10,000 lumens measured both WLO ( White Light Output, measured on white) and CLO (Color Light Output, measured on colors).
The liquid cooling allows containing the noise in 39 dB. The cine projector is equipped with motorized zoom and lens-shift; the optic is not supplied but can be combined by choosing the most suitable one for each installation. GTZ380 is credited with the ability to cover the DCI-P3 color space at 100%. This result was achieved, according to Sony, thanks to the red laser diode combined with two blue diodes with different wavelengths. The native contrast ratio stands at 16,000: 1.
Among the most interesting features, there is also the video processor: Sony has opted for X1 Ultimate, the same electronics that we find in many of the high-end Sony TVs, such as the A8 and A9 OLEDs. The version that equips GTZ380 is optimized specifically for projection and has functions such as Dynamic HDR Enhancer and Object-based HDR Remaster, two processes aimed at optimizing the dynamic range and improving the black level. HDR videos are supported in HDR10 and HLG formats.
Available connections include two HDMI inputs and two DisplayPort 1.4 with HDCP 2.3. The best 4k projector 2021 projector manages input signals up to 4K resolution at 60 Hz. With an optional license, it is also possible to support 4K at 120 Hz with color sampling in RGB 4: 4: 4 at 10-bit; in the latter case, it is necessary to use a connection with two DisplayPort cables. The ideal environments to exploit these capabilities are the sector of CG images for simulators and large-screen viewing of eSports events.
Sony VPL-GTZ380 price and availability
Finally, this new Sony projector is available to buy on the Bhphotovideo.com store for $80,000.
Recently, BenQ has also introduced the TK700STi high-resolution 4K gaming projector with a particularly short response time and a low input lag. That makes the model particularly suitable for video gamers and is priced at $1,699.
