JVC DLA-NZ500 vs Valerion StreamMaster Plus 2

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	JVC DLA-NZ500 MSRP $6,999.95	Valerion StreamMaster Plus 2 MSRP $1,999
Display system
Imaging technology	LCoS	DLP
Technology brand	D-ILA	DLP
Number of imaging devices	3	1
Chip / panel diagonal	0.69 in	0.47 in
Native aspect ratio	17:9Derived	—
Native resolution	4096 × 2160	1920 × 1080
Pixel shift	None	XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution	—	3840 × 2160
Optics
Throw ratio	1.34–2.14:1	1.2:1
Projection distance table	60″: 1.77–2.85 m · 70″: 2.07–3.34 m · 80″: 2.37–3.82 m · 90″: 2.68–4.31 m · 100″: 2.98–4.79 m · 110″: 3.28–5.28 m · 120″: 3.58–5.76 m · 130″: 3.89–6.24 m · 140″: 4.19–6.73 m · 150″: 4.49–7.21 m · 160″: 4.8–7.7 m · 170″: 5.1–8.18 m · 180″: 5.4–8.67 m · 190″: 5.7–9.15 m · 200″: 6.01–9.63 m	40″: 1.04–1.25 m · 50″: 1.31–1.57 m · 60″: 1.57–1.88 m · 70″: 1.83–2.2 m · 80″: 2.09–2.53 m · 90″: 2.35–2.87 m · 100″: 2.61–3.22 m · 110″: 2.87–3.56 m · 120″: 3.13–3.9 m · 130″: 3.39–4.24 m · 140″: 3.65–4.58 m · 150″: 3.91–4.93 m · 160″: 4.17–5.27 m · 170″: 4.43–5.61 m · 180″: 4.69–5.95 m · 190″: 4.95–6.29 m · 200″: 5.21–6.63 m · 210″: 5.47–6.97 m · 220″: 5.73–7.31 m · 230″: 5.99–7.65 m · 240″: 6.25–7.99 m · 250″: 6.51–8.33 m · 260″: 6.77–8.67 m · 270″: 7.03–9.01 m · 280″: 7.29–9.35 m · 290″: 7.55–9.69 m · 300″: 7.81–10.03 m
Zoom type	Optical	None
Zoom ratio	1.6×	—
Focus	Motorized	Auto
Vertical lens shift	±70%	0%
Horizontal lens shift	±28%	—
Motorized lens shift	Yes	—
Fixed offset	—	100%
Lens elements	15	—
Lens aperture	80 mm	—
Image size range	60–200 in	40–300 in
Lens memory	5	—
Light source
Light source type	Laser (phosphor)	RGB triple laser
Light source detail	BLU-Escent laser diode (blue laser with phosphor)	RGB laser light source, no colour wheel
Light source life	Standard: 20,000 h	Rated: 25,000 h
Life definition	50% brightness	Unspecified
Light-source dimming	Manual steps	—
Brightness
ISO light output	—	2,000 lm
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	2,000	—
Claimed brightness unit	Unspecified	—
Contrast & black level
Native on/off contrast	40,000:1	2,000:1
Dynamic contrast	—	10,000:1
Dynamic light control	Laser dimming	Laser dimming
Manual iris / aperture	Yes	—
Colour
Rec.709 gamut	100%	—
BT.2020 gamut	—	110%
Gamut metric	Coverage	—
Gamut chromaticity space	Xy	—
Colour temperature presets	D55, D65, D93, Custom	—
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom	—
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	12 bit	8 bit
Filmmaker Mode	Yes	Yes
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system	6-axis	6-axis
Greyscale control points	—	20
Auto-calibration	Sensor supported	—
ISF certified	Yes	Yes
Picture mode memories	4	—
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Tone mapping type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tone-mapping brand name	Frame Adapt HDR (Gen2) with Deep Black Tone Control	—
Metadata handling	Uses MaxCLL	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	—	Yes
Black frame insertion	Yes	—
Max refresh rate	3840×2160: 60 Hz	1920×1080: 240 Hz · 3840×2160: 60 Hz
Input lag (rated)	—	1920×1080 @ 240 Hz: 4 ms · 1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 8 ms · 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz: 15 ms
Auto low-latency mode	—	Yes
Audio
Speaker power	—	24 W
Speaker count	0	2
DTS	—	Yes
Audio outputs	—	Optical, 3.5 mm, HDMI eARC
HDMI eARC	No	Yes
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal	4096 × 2160	—
HDMI port count	2	3
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI 1: HDMI, 32 Gbps, HDCP 2.3; HDMI 2: HDMI, 32 Gbps, HDCP 2.3	HDMI 2.1 (first of two): HDMI 2.1; HDMI 2.1 (second of two): HDMI 2.1; HDMI 2.0 (eARC): HDMI 2.0, eARC
USB media playback	No	—
RS-232	No	—
LAN control	Yes	—
12 V trigger	No	—
Control ecosystem drivers	Control4	Google Home, HomeKit, Alexa, Control4
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth version	—	5.2
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Firmware / software
Smart OS	—	Google TV
Netflix	—	Native
Casting	—	AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Miracast
RAM	—	4 GB
Storage	—	128 GB
SoC	—	AI-SoC MT9618
3D
3D support	No	Yes
3D sync method	—	DLP-Link
3D formats	—	Side-by-side, Top-bottom
Setup automation
Autofocus	—	When moved
Auto keystone	—	Yes
Screen fit / alignment	—	Yes
Obstacle avoidance	—	Yes
Eye-protection sensor	—	Yes
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Fan noise: 23 dB(A)	Unspecified: 26 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature	5–35°C	—
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	—
Altitude / high-altitude mode	2,000 m	—
High-altitude mode	Yes	—
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Rated voltage	100–240 V	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz	50–60 Hz
Power consumption by mode	In use: 280 W	—
Standby power	0.3 W	—
Networked standby power	1.5 W	—
Power supply	—	External brick
Physical & installation
Width	450 mm	260 mm
Depth	479 mm	—
Height	181 mm	—
Weight	14.6 kg	7 kg
Exhaust / intake direction	Rear	—
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk group	RG2	—
Laser product class	Class 1	—
Safety & market certifications	FCC, ISF	—
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr	—
User manual	https://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-4685-11.pdf	—
In the box
Box contents	Projector, Remote, Batteries, Lens cover, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card	—
Remote type	IR	—