BenQ HT2150ST vs JVC DLA-NZ7
 BenQ HT2150STMSRP $999 |  JVC DLA-NZ7MSRP $8,999 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 2,200 lm ANSI | — |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) |
| Native contrast (on/off) | — | 40,000:1 |
| Throw ratio | 0.69–0.83:1 | 1.43–2.92:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 16.7 msDerived | — |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Fan noise | Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) | Eco 24 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $999 | MSRP $8,999 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 1.5–1.8 m | 3.2–6.6 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 2,200 lmDerived | — |
| White light output | 2,200 lm ANSI | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 2,200 lm |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | LCoS |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.69 in |
| Panel alignment | — | Zone-by-zone |
| On-screen resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived | 8192 × 4320Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 17:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | — | 8K e-shift |
| Addressable resolution | — | 8192 × 4320 |
| Colour wheel segments | 6 | — |
| Colour wheel speed | 6× | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Native contrast (on/off) | — | 40,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 15,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic contrast method | — | Light-source dimming |
| Manual iris | — | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 96% coverage | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 12 bit |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, + Custom |
| Colour temperature presets | — | D93, D65, D55, Custom |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Tone mapping | — | Dynamic |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | — | Frame Adapt HDR |
| HDR metadata used | — | Uses MaxCLL |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | — | 6-axis |
| Auto-calibration | — | Sensor supported |
| Picture certifications | ISF | ISF, + Filmmaker Mode |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, + Frame sequential | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom |
| 3D glasses sync | DLP-Link | RF |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Emitter | — | Blue laser + phosphor |
| Light engine | — | BLU-Escent |
| Lamp power | 240 W | — |
| Replacement lamp | 5J.JEE05.001 | — |
| Light-source life | 3,500 h normal · 5,000 h eco · 7,000 h dynamic | 20,000 h |
| Life defined as | — | 50% brightness |
| Light output control | — | Continuous |
| Warm-up time | — | 40 s |
| Cool-down time | — | 10 s |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.69–0.83:1 | 1.43–2.92:1 |
| Image size | 60–120 in | 60–200 in |
| Projection offset | 103% | — |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.2×Derived | 2.04×Derived |
| Focal length | 10.2–12.24 mm | — |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.6–2.78 | — |
| Focus | Manual | Motorised |
| Vertical lens shift | — | ±80% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | ±34% |
| Motorised lens shift | — | Yes |
| Lens memory slots | — | 10 |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | — |
| Interchangeable lens | No | — |
| Lens elements | — | 17 |
| Lens material | — | Glass |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| Frame interpolation at 4K | — | Yes |
| Max input refresh | — | 1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz · DCI 4K: 120 Hz · 8K: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | — | 120 HzDerived |
| Max refresh at 4K | — | 120 HzDerived |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms | — |
| Lowest input lag | 16.7 msDerived | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) | 2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 1.4Derived | HDMI 2.1Derived |
| Other video inputs | VGA | — |
| Max input resolution | WUXGA | 8K |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm | — |
| Control ports | RS-232, 12 V trigger | RS-232, 12 V trigger |
| Control-system drivers | — | Control4 |
| Horizontal scan | 15–102 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 23–120 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Smart platform | — | None |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 20 W | — |
| Speakers | 2 | 0 |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | — |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 381 × 277 × 122 mm | 500 × 505 × 234 mm |
| Weight | 3,600 g | 22,500 g |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Orientations | Ceiling, Rear | + Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 20–25 mm screws | M5, 20–25 mm screws |
| Exhaust | Side | Front |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | 2,000 m · high-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Normal 353 W · Eco 292 W | 420 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.3 W |
| Networked standby | — | 1.5 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) | Eco 24 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | — | Class 1 |
| Risk group | — | RG2 |
| Marks | — | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h) | 3 yr |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/HT2150ST/UM_EN_200720165506.pdf | https://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-3961-41.pdf |
| Firmware | — | V300 |
| Spare parts | Lamp 5J.JEE05.001 | — |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + User manual, Warranty card, Lens cap, + Carry case | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens cap |
| Remote | Backlit | Backlit |