JVC DLA-NZ500 vs Sony VPL-VW915ES
$6,899.99 | MSRP $19,999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| Native contrast (on/off) | 40,000:1 | — |
| Throw ratio | 1.34–2.14:1 | 1.38–2.83:1 |
| HDR formats | HDR10, + HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Fan noise | 23 dB(A) | 24 dB(A) |
| Price | $6,899.99 | MSRP $19,999 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.0–4.8 m | 3.1–6.4 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 2,000 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | LCoS | LCoS |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.69 in | 0.74 in |
| Panel alignment | — | Zone-by-zone |
| On-screen resolution | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)Derived | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)Derived |
| Native resolution | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) |
| Native aspect | 17:9Derived | 17:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | None | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Native contrast (on/off) | 40,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | Iris + light-source dimming |
| Manual iris | Yes | — |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 100% coverage (xy) | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 12 bit | — |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, + Custom | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 |
| Colour temperature presets | D93, D65, D55, Custom | D93, D65, D55, Custom |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, + HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Tone mapping | Dynamic | — |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | Frame Adapt HDR (Gen2) with Deep Black Tone Control | Dynamic HDR Enhancer |
| HDR metadata used | Uses MaxCLL | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| Picture mode memories | 4 | — |
| Auto-calibration | Sensor supported | — |
| Picture certifications | ISF, Filmmaker Mode | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | No | Yes |
| 3D formats | — | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, 2D → 3D |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Emitter | Blue laser + phosphor | — |
| Light engine | BLU-Escent | — |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h | Up to 20,000 h |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | — |
| Light output control | Steps | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.34–2.14:1 | 1.38–2.83:1 |
| Throw measured from | — | Lens |
| Image size | 60–200 in | 60–300 in |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.6×Derived | 2.05×Derived |
| Focal length | — | 21.7–44.7 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 3–4 |
| Focus | Motorised | Motorised |
| Vertical lens shift | ±70% | -80–85% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±28% | ±31% |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | Yes |
| Lens memory slots | 5 | 5 |
| Lens elements | 15 | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| Black frame insertion | Yes | — |
| Max input refresh | 4K UHD: 60 Hz | DCI 4K: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 4K | 60 HzDerived | 60 HzDerived |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3, 32 Gbps) | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | — | HDMI 2.0Derived |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | DCI 4K |
| USB media playback | No | — |
| Control ports | None | + RS-232, + Wired IR, + 12 V trigger |
| Control-system drivers | Control4 | Control4, + Crestron, + AMX |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 0 | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 450 × 479 × 181 mm | 560 × 496 × 223 mm |
| Weight | 14,600 g | About 20,000 g |
| Orientations | + Table, Ceiling, Rear | Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | — | M5, 5.3–7 mm screws, 1.4 N·m |
| Exhaust | Rear | Rear |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 2,000 m · high-altitude mode | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | 280 W | Max 430 W |
| Standby | 0.3 W | 0.4 W |
| Networked standby | 1.5 W | 1 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | 23 dB(A) | 24 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | — |
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| Marks | FCC | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |
| User manual | https://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-4685-11.pdf | https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11340.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Warranty card, Lens cap | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + User manual, Lens cap |
| Remote | IR | IR · backlit |