Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 vs JVC DLA-NZ800

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	Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 MSRP $5,999	JVC DLA-NZ800 MSRP $18,999.95
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	17:9
Native resolution	1920 × 1080	4096 × 2160
Pixel shift	4K PRO-UHD	8K e-shift
Addressable resolution	3840 × 2160	8192 × 4320
Optical system description	0.74 inch LCD panels with C2 Fine	—
Panel alignment / convergence control	Zone	Zone
Optics
Throw ratio	1.35–2.84:1	1.43–2.92:1
Projection distance table	50″: 1.48–3.13 m · 60″: 1.78–3.76 m · 80″: 2.39–5.03 m · 100″: 3–6.3 m · 150″: 4.52–9.47 m · 200″: 6.04–12.64 m · 250″: 7.56–15.82 m · 300″: 9.08–18.99 m	60″: 1.88–3.85 m · 70″: 2.2–4.5 m · 80″: 2.52–5.15 m · 90″: 2.84–5.8 m · 100″: 3.16–6.45 m · 110″: 3.49–7.1 m · 120″: 3.81–7.75 m · 130″: 4.13–8.4 m · 140″: 4.45–9.05 m · 150″: 4.77–9.7 m · 160″: 5.09–10.35 m · 170″: 5.41–11 m · 180″: 5.73–11.65 m · 190″: 6.05–12.3 m · 200″: 6.38–12.95 m
Zoom type	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	2.1×	2×
Focus	Motorized	Motorized
Vertical lens shift	±96.3%	±80%
Horizontal lens shift	±47.1%	±34%
Motorized lens shift	Yes	Yes
Focal length	22.5–46.7 mm	—
F-number	2–3	—
Lens elements	15	17
Lens aperture	—	65 mm
Lens material	—	all-glass
Image size range	50–300 in	60–200 in
Lens memory	10	10
Vertical keystone	-30–30°	—
Horizontal keystone	-30–30°	—
Corner / warp correction	Warp	—
Light source
Light source type	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Light source detail	True Laser Diode Array	BLU-Escent Laser Diode
Light source life	Normal: 20,000 h · Medium: 20,000 h · Eco: 20,000 h	Standard: 20,000 h
Life definition	50% brightness	—
Cool-down time	—	10 s
Laser wavelengths	—	B 455 nm
Light-source dimming	Continuous	Continuous
Brightness
ISO light output	2,700 lm	—
Colour light output (CLO)	2,700 lm (colour)	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	2,700
Claimed brightness unit	—	Unspecified
Brightness by mode	Normal: 2,700 lm · Eco: 1,000 lm	—
Contrast & black level
Native on/off contrast	—	100,000:1
Dynamic contrast	2,500,000:1	—
Dynamic light control	Laser dimming	Iris + laser dimming
Manual iris / aperture	—	Yes
Colour
Colour temperature presets	—	D55, D65, D93, Custom
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	10 bit	12 bit
Filmmaker Mode	—	Yes
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system	6-axis	6-axis
Greyscale control points	11	—
Auto-calibration	—	Sensor supported
ISF certified	Yes	Yes
Picture mode memories	10	—
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Tone mapping type	Adjustable	Dynamic
Tone-mapping brand name	—	Frame Adapt HDR
Metadata handling	—	Uses MaxCLL
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Interpolation at 4K	Yes	—
Max refresh rate	3840×2160: 120 Hz · 4096×2160: 120 Hz	1920×1080: 120 Hz · 3840×2160: 120 Hz · 4096×2160: 120 Hz · 7680×4320: 60 Hz
Auto low-latency mode	—	Yes
Audio
Speaker count	0	0
Audio outputs	HDMI ARC, HDMI eARC	—
HDMI ARC	Yes	—
HDMI eARC	Yes	No
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal	4096 × 2160	7680 × 4320
HDMI port count	2	2
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI1: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3; HDMI2: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3, eARC	HDMI 1: HDMI, 48 Gbps, HDCP 2.3; HDMI 2: HDMI, 48 Gbps, HDCP 2.3
RS-232	Yes	Yes
LAN control	Yes	Yes
12 V trigger	Yes	Yes
Control ecosystem drivers	Control4, Crestron	Control4
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Firmware / software
Smart OS	None	—
Update policy	Security updates for 7 years from purchase	—
3D
3D support	No	Yes
3D sync method	—	RF
3D formats	—	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
Glasses included	—	0
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Normal: 30 dB(A) · Eco: 22 dB(A)	Low mode: 24 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature	5–35°C	5–35°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	20–80%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	100–240 V	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	—	440 W
Power consumption by mode	Normal: 311 W · Medium: 243 W · Eco: 204 W	In use: 440 W
Standby power	0.4 W	0.3 W
Networked standby power	2 W	1.5 W
Physical & installation
Width	520 mm	500 mm
Depth	447 mm	505 mm
Height	169 mm	234 mm
Weight	12.7 kg	23.1 kg
Exhaust / intake direction	—	Front
Colours / finishes	Black	—
Mount hole pattern	Thread: M4 · Screw length mm: 10–10	Thread: M5 · Screw length min mm: 20 · Screw length max mm: 25
Air filter	Replaceable	—
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk group	RG2	RG2
Laser product class	Class 1	Class 1
Safety & market certifications	FCC	FCC, ISF
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 5 yr or 12,000 h	🇺🇸 US 3 yr
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd61119.pdf	https://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-4578-21.pdf
In the box
Box contents	Projector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Cable cover, Ceiling mount, Quick start guide	Lens cover, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card
Remote type	Backlit	Backlit
3D glasses in box	—	0