Sony VPL-CW259 projector lamp
The Sony VPL-CW259 takes lamp LMP-C240, a 245 W lamp rated for 3,000 hours. It is available both as a complete module (bulb fitted in its housing) and as a bare bulb for re-using your existing housing.
The code printed on your old lamp or its housing should match one of the codes listed above. Sony and third-party suppliers sell the same lamp under several numbers.
The model number is on a label on the base or rear of the projector, and in the on-screen menu under Information. Still unsure? Send a photo of the old lamp and we'll confirm the match.
Which lamp does the Sony VPL-CW259 take?
The Sony VPL-CW259 uses LMP-C240.
Should I buy the bare bulb or the module?
Both are available. The module is the bulb already fitted in its housing and is the quicker swap. The bare bulb is cheaper and re-uses your existing housing, but you move the bulb across yourself.
How long does the VPL-CW259 lamp last?
LMP-C240 is rated for 3,000 hours at 245 W. Actual life depends on the lamp mode you run and how the projector is ventilated.
Does the same lamp fit other Sony projectors?
Yes. The same lamp also fits the Sony VPL-CW255, the Sony VPL-CW256, the Sony VPL-CW258, the Sony VPL-CX235, the Sony VPL-CX236, the Sony VPL-CX238 and other Sony models listed on this page.