Sony VPL-ES4 projector lamp
The Sony VPL-ES4 takes lamp LMP-C162, a 165 W lamp rated for 3,000 hours. It comes as a complete module, with the bulb already fitted in its 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-ES4 take?
The Sony VPL-ES4 uses LMP-C162.
Should I buy the bare bulb or the module?
This model's lamp is sold as a complete module: the bulb comes fitted in its housing, so you replace the whole unit in one piece.
How long does the VPL-ES4 lamp last?
LMP-C162 is rated for 3,000 hours at 165 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 CS20, the Sony CS20A, the Sony CX20, the Sony CX20A, the Sony ES3, the Sony ES4 and other Sony models listed on this page.