Epson Home Cinema 5050UB vs JVC DLA-NZ8
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| Epson Home Cinema 5050UB MSRP $3,799.99 |  JVC DLA-NZ8MSRP $15,999.95 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | LCoS |
| Technology brand | 3LCD | D-ILA |
| Number of imaging devices | 3 | 3 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.74 in | 0.69 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | β |
| Native resolution | 1920 Γ 1080 | 4096 Γ 2160 |
| Pixel shift | 4K PRO-UHD | 8K e-shift |
| Addressable resolution | β | 8192 Γ 4320 |
| Panel alignment / convergence control | Zone | Zone |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.35β2.84:1 | 1.43β2.92:1 |
| Projection distance table | 50β³: 1.48β3.13 m Β· 60β³: 1.78β3.76 m Β· 100β³: 3β6.3 m Β· 150β³: 4.52β9.47 m Β· 200β³: 6.04β12.64 m Β· 250β³: 7.56β15.82 m Β· 300β³: 9.08β18.99 m | 60β³: 1.88β3.85 m Β· 80β³: 2.52β5.15 m Β· 100β³: 3.16β6.45 m Β· 120β³: 3.81β7.75 m Β· 150β³: 4.77β9.7 m Β· 200β³: 6.38β12.95 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 2.1Γ | 2Γ |
| Focus | Motorized | Motorized |
| Vertical lens shift | Β±96.3% | Β±80% |
| Horizontal lens shift | Β±47.1% | Β±34% |
| Motorized lens shift | Yes | Yes |
| Focal length | 22.5β46.7 mm | β |
| F-number | 2β3 | β |
| Lens elements | 15 | 17 |
| Lens aperture | β | 65 mm |
| Lens material | β | all-glass |
| Image size range | 50β300 in | 60β200 in |
| Lens memory | 10 | 10 |
| Vertical keystone | -30β30Β° | β |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light source detail | 250 W UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) lamp | Type BLU-Escent Laser Diode |
| Lamp wattage | 250 W | β |
| Light source life | High: 3,500 h Β· Medium: 4,000 h Β· Eco: 5,000 h | Standard: 20,000 h |
| Life definition | β | 50% brightness |
| Warm-up time | β | 44.1 sMeasured |
| Cool-down time | 600 s | 9.4 sMeasured |
| Light-source dimming | Manual steps | Continuous |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | 2,600 lm | β |
| Colour light output (CLO) | 2,600 lm (colour) | β |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | β | 2,500 |
| Claimed brightness unit | β | Unspecified |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Native on/off contrast | β | 80,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 1,000,000:1 | β |
| Dynamic light control | Dynamic iris | Laser dimming |
| Manual iris / aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| DCI-P3 gamut | 100% | β |
| Gamut metric | Coverage | β |
| Colour temperature presets | β | D55, D65, D93, Custom |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | β | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 10 bit | 12 bit |
| Filmmaker Mode | β | Yes |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| Greyscale control points | 8 | β |
| Auto-calibration | β | Sensor supported |
| ISF certified | β | Yes |
| Picture mode memories | 10 | β |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Tone mapping type | Adjustable | Dynamic |
| Tone-mapping brand name | Precision HDR Adjustment | Frame Adapt HDR |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Interpolation at 4K | β | Yes |
| Max refresh rate | 3840Γ2160: 60 Hz | 1920Γ1080: 120 Hz Β· 3840Γ2160: 120 Hz Β· 4096Γ2160: 120 Hz Β· 7680Γ4320: 60 Hz |
| Auto low-latency mode | β | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker count | 0 | 0 |
| HDMI eARC | β | No |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 4096 Γ 2160 | 7680 Γ 4320 |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0b, 18 Gbps, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0b, 18 Gbps, HDCP 2.2 | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1, 48 Gbps, HDCP 2.3; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1, 48 Gbps, HDCP 2.3 |
| VGA input | Yes | β |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | Yes | Yes |
| Wired IR input | β | Yes |
| 12 V trigger | Yes | Yes |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Control4 | Control4 |
| Wi-Fi | None | β |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Smart OS | β | None |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | Yes | Yes |
| 3D sync method | RF | RF |
| 3D formats | Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame packing | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom |
| Glasses included | 0 | 0 |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | High: 31 dB(A) Β· Eco: 20 dB(A) | Low mode: 24 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5β35Β°C | 5β35Β°C |
| Operating humidity | 20β80%RH | 20β80%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 3,048 m | 2,000 m |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | Yes |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Rated voltage | 100β240 V | 100β240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50β60 Hz | 50β60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 373 W | β |
| Power consumption by mode | High: 373 W Β· Eco: 283 W | In use: 440 W |
| Standby power | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Networked standby power | 2 W | 1.5 W |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 520 mm | 500 mm |
| Depth | 450 mm | 505 mm |
| Height | 170 mm | 234 mm |
| Weight | 11.2 kg | 23.1 kg |
| Exhaust / intake direction | Front | Front |
| Colours / finishes | White | Black |
| Mount hole pattern | β | Thread: M5 Β· Screw length min mm: 20 Β· Screw length max mm: 25 |
| Air filter | Replaceable | β |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | β | RG2 |
| Laser product class | β | Class 1 |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | πΊπΈ US 2 yr Β· π¨π¦ CA 2 yr | πΊπΈ US 3 yr |
| Light-source warranty | 90-day limited lamp warranty | β |
| Latest firmware | β | V300 |
| User manual | https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd56386.pdf | https://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-3961-41.pdf |
| Spares availability | Replacement lamp ELPLP89 (V13H010L89) and air filter ELPAF39 (V13H134A39) are listed by Epson | β |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide, Hdmi cable clamps | Lens cover, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card |
| Remote type | Backlit | Backlit |
| 3D glasses in box | 0 | β |