JVC DLA-NX5 vs Sony VPL-HW45ES
 JVC DLA-NX5MSRP $5,999.95 |  MSRP $1,999 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| Native resolution | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native contrast (on/off) | 40,000:1 | — |
| Throw ratio | 1.43–2.91:1Derived | 1.36–2.16:1 |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Fan noise | Up to Max 50 dB(A) | Eco 22 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $5,999.95 | MSRP $1,999 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.2–6.5 m | 3.0–4.8 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 1,800 lm | 1,800 lm |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | LCoS | LCoS |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.69 in | 0.61 in |
| Panel alignment | — | Zone-by-zone |
| On-screen resolution | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)Derived | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived |
| Native resolution | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native aspect | 17:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | — | None |
| Contrast | ||
| Native contrast (on/off) | 40,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic contrast | 400,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic contrast method | Dynamic iris | None |
| Manual iris | Yes | — |
| Colour | ||
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, + 2.6, Custom | 2.2, 2.4, Custom |
| Colour temperature presets | D93, D65, D55, Custom | D93, D65, D55, Custom |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Tone mapping | Dynamic | — |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | Frame Adapt HDR | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | — | 6-axis |
| Auto-calibration | Sensor supported | — |
| Picture certifications | ISF | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, + 2D → 3D |
| 3D glasses sync | — | RF |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Lamp |
| Lamp power | 265 W | 215 W |
| Replacement lamp | PK-L2618UW | LMP-H210 |
| Light-source life | 4,500 h eco | 6,000 h eco |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | — |
| Light output control | Steps | Steps |
| Cool-down time | 60 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.43–2.91:1Derived | 1.36–2.16:1 |
| Image size | 60–200 in | 40–300 in |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 2.03×Derived | 1.59×Derived |
| Focal length | — | 18.7–29.7 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 2.52–3.02 |
| Focus | Motorised | Manual |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Vertical lens shift | ±80% | ±71% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±34% | ±25% |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | No |
| Lens memory slots | 10 | — |
| Lens elements | 17 | — |
| Lens material | Glass | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Black frame insertion | — | Yes |
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 60 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz · DCI 4K: 60 Hz | 1080p: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | 60 HzDerived | 60 HzDerived |
| Max refresh at 4K | 60 HzDerived | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps) | 2 × HDMI |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Max input resolution | — | 1080p |
| Control ports | RS-232, + 12 V trigger | RS-232, + Wired IR |
| Control-system drivers | Control4 | — |
| Horizontal scan | — | 19–72 kHz |
| Vertical scan | — | 48–92 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 0 | 0 |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 500 × 495 × 234 mm | 407 × 464 × 179 mm |
| Weight | 19,600 g | 9,000 g |
| Colours | — | Black, White |
| Orientations | — | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Exhaust | — | Front |
| Dust filter | — | Washable |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 35–85%RH |
| Altitude | 1,524 m | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | 400 W | Max 310 W |
| Standby | 0.3 W | 0.4 W |
| Networked standby | 1.5 W | — |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Up to Max 50 dB(A) | Eco 22 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Marks | FCC | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| User manual | https://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-2809-71.pdf | https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/PDFs/VPL-HW45/B_UserManual1.PDF |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens cap | — |
| Remote | — | Backlit |