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Epson Home Cinema 5050UB vs JVC LX-NZ3

Epson Home Cinema 5050UB is $501.95 cheaper, quieter and in stock. JVC LX-NZ3 is better for gaming and lighter.

Epson Home Cinema 5050UB$2,998 · Amazon
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JVC LX-NZ3MSRP $3,499.95
Key differences
White light output
2,600 lm ISO—
Throw ratio
1.35–2.84:11.36–2.18:1
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 20 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
$3,799.99$3,499.95
Best price
$2,998—
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.0–6.3 m3.0–4.8 m
Picture
White light output
2,600 lm ISO—
Colour light output
2,600 lm—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—3,000 lm
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.74 in0.47 in
Panel alignment
Zone-by-zone—
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
4K PRO-UHDe-shift
Addressable resolution
—4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
Up to 1,000,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic irisLight-source dimming
Manual iris
Yes—
Colour gamut
DCI-P3 100% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4, 2.6
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
Adjustable—
Tone mapping (maker name)
Precision HDR AdjustmentAuto Tone Mapping
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points
8—
Picture mode memories
102
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
3D glasses sync
RF—
Light source
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Lamp power
250 W—
Light-source life
3,500 h max · 4,000 h normal · 5,000 h eco20,000 h
Light output control
Steps—
Cool-down time
600 s120 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.35–2.84:11.36–2.18:1
Image size
50–300 in60–200 in
Zoom
OpticalOpticalDerived
Zoom ratio
2.1×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length
22.5–46.7 mm14.3–22.9 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2–31.81
Focus
MotorisedManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
±96.3%±60%
Horizontal lens shift
±47.1%±23%
Motorised lens shift
YesNo
Lens memory slots
10—
Vertical keystone
30°—
Lens elements
15—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Yes—
Max input refresh
4K UHD: 60 Hz720p: 120 Hz · 1080p: 60 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps)HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
VGA—
Max input resolution
DCI 4K4K UHD
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers
Control4—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
None—
Ethernet
Yes—
Audio
Speakers
0—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
520 × 450 × 170 mm405 × 341 × 146 mm
Weight
11,200 g6,300 g
Colours
WhiteBlack, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
—M4, 8 mm screws
Exhaust
Front—
Dust filter
Replaceable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH10–90%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 373 W · Normal 373 W · Eco 283 WMax 360 W
Standby
0.3 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
2 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 20 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
—RG2
Marks
FCCCE, FCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 2 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr1 yr
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd56386.pdfhttps://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-3530-02.pdf
Spare parts
Lamp ELPLP89 · Air filter ELPAF39—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
BacklitIR
Epson Home Cinema 5050UB$2,998 · Amazon
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JVC LX-NZ3MSRP $3,499.95