JVC DLA-NZ500 vs Sony VPL-XW5000ES
Bold marks the better figure where both are stated to the same standard. βββ means the manufacturer doesn't state it.
 JVC DLA-NZ500MSRP $6,999.95 |  Sony VPL-XW5000ESMSRP $5,999.99 | |
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| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | LCoS | LCoS |
| Technology brand | D-ILA | SXRD |
| Number of imaging devices | 3 | 3 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.69 in | 0.61 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 17:9Derived | 16:9 |
| Native resolution | 4096 Γ 2160 | 3840 Γ 2160 |
| Pixel shift | None | None |
| Optical system description | β | 10-piece, 54 mm aspherical lens (Sony "Wide Dynamic Range Optics") |
| Panel alignment / convergence control | β | Zone |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.34β2.14:1 | 1.38β2.21:1 |
| Throw reference point | β | Lens |
| Projection distance table | 60β³: 1.77β2.85 m Β· 70β³: 2.07β3.34 m Β· 80β³: 2.37β3.82 m Β· 90β³: 2.68β4.31 m Β· 100β³: 2.98β4.79 m Β· 110β³: 3.28β5.28 m Β· 120β³: 3.58β5.76 m Β· 130β³: 3.89β6.24 m Β· 140β³: 4.19β6.73 m Β· 150β³: 4.49β7.21 m Β· 160β³: 4.8β7.7 m Β· 170β³: 5.1β8.18 m Β· 180β³: 5.4β8.67 m Β· 190β³: 5.7β9.15 m Β· 200β³: 6.01β9.63 m | 60β³: 1.82β2.92 m Β· 80β³: 2.44β3.91 m Β· 100β³: 3.06β4.89 m Β· 150β³: 4.6β7.36 m Β· 200β³: 6.13β9.82 m Β· 300β³: 9.21β14.75 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.6Γ | 1.6Γ |
| Focus | Motorized | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | Β±70% | Β±71% |
| Horizontal lens shift | Β±28% | Β±25% |
| Motorized lens shift | Yes | No |
| F-number | β | 2.5β2.99 |
| Lens elements | 15 | 10 |
| Lens aperture | 80 mm | β |
| Lens material | β | Nine glass elements and one outer resin aspherical element |
| Image size range | 60β200 in | 60β300 in |
| Lens memory | 5 | 0 |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light source detail | BLU-Escent laser diode (blue laser with phosphor) | Laser diode |
| Light source life | Standard: 20,000 h | Rated: 20,000 h |
| Life definition | 50% brightness | 50% brightness |
| Warm-up time | β | 50 s |
| Cool-down time | β | 16 s |
| Light-source dimming | Manual steps | Continuous |
| Brightness | ||
| ANSI lumens | β | 2,000 lm |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 2,000 | β |
| Claimed brightness unit | Unspecified | β |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Native on/off contrast | 40,000:1 | β |
| Dynamic light control | Laser dimming | Laser dimming |
| Manual iris / aperture | Yes | β |
| Colour | ||
| Rec.709 gamut | 100% | β |
| DCI-P3 gamut | β | 95% |
| Gamut metric | Coverage | β |
| Gamut chromaticity space | Xy | β |
| Colour temperature presets | D55, D65, D93, Custom | D93, D65, D55, Custom |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 12 bit | β |
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes | β |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| Greyscale control points | β | 2 |
| Auto-calibration | Sensor supported | β |
| ISF certified | Yes | β |
| Picture mode memories | 4 | β |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Tone mapping type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Tone-mapping brand name | Frame Adapt HDR (Gen2) with Deep Black Tone Control | Dynamic HDR Enhancer |
| Metadata handling | Uses MaxCLL | β |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | β | Yes |
| Interpolation at 4K | β | Yes |
| Black frame insertion | Yes | β |
| Max refresh rate | 3840Γ2160: 60 Hz | 1920Γ1080: 120 Hz Β· 3840Γ2160: 60 Hz Β· 4096Γ2160: 60 Hz |
| Input lag (rated) | β | 3840Γ2160 @ 60 Hz: 21 ms Β· 1920Γ1080 @ 120 Hz: 13 ms |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker count | 0 | β |
| HDMI eARC | No | β |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 4096 Γ 2160 | 4096 Γ 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI 1: HDMI, 32 Gbps, HDCP 2.3; HDMI 2: HDMI, 32 Gbps, HDCP 2.3 | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.3; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.3 |
| Horizontal scan frequency | β | 26.97β135 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | β | 23.98β120 Hz |
| USB media playback | No | β |
| RS-232 | No | Yes |
| LAN control | Yes | Yes |
| Wired IR input | β | Yes |
| 12 V trigger | No | Yes |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Control4 | Control4, Crestron, Savant |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | No | No |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Fan noise: 23 dB(A) | Acoustic noise: 24 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5β35Β°C | 5β35Β°C |
| Operating humidity | 20β80%RH | 20β80%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 2,000 m | β |
| 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 by mode | In use: 280 W | Power consumption: 295 W |
| Standby power | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Networked standby power | 1.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 450 mm | 460 mm |
| Depth | 479 mm | 472 mm |
| Height | 181 mm | 200 mm |
| Weight | 14.6 kg | 13 kg |
| Exhaust / intake direction | Rear | Rear |
| Colours / finishes | β | Black, White |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | β |
| Laser product class | Class 1 | β |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC, ISF | IMAX Enhanced |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | πΊπΈ US 3 yr | πΊπΈ US 3 yr |
| User manual | https://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-4685-11.pdf | https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/xw5000/v1/en/print.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Remote, Batteries, Lens cover, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card | Remote, Batteries, Lens cap, Power cord, Setup guide |
| Remote type | IR | Backlit |