JVC DLA-NZ7 vs Sony VPL-VW715ES

JVC DLA-NZ7 is $1,000 cheaper, better for gaming and broader on HDR. Sony VPL-VW715ES is lighter.

Key differences
Native contrast (on/off)
40,000:1—
Throw ratio
1.43–2.92:11.38–2.83:1
Lowest input lag
—39 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Fan noise
Eco 24 dB(A)26 dB(A)
MSRP
$8,999$9,999
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.2–6.6 m3.1–6.4 m
Picture
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
2,200 lm1,800 lm
Imaging technology
LCoSLCoS
Chip / panel diagonal
0.69 in0.74 in
Panel alignment
Zone-by-zoneZone-by-zone
Native resolution
DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)
Native aspect
17:9Derived17:9Derived
Pixel shift
8K e-shift—
Addressable resolution
8192 × 4320—
Native contrast (on/off)
40,000:1—
Dynamic contrast
—350,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimmingDynamic iris
Manual iris
Yes—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
12 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom2.2, 2.4, 2.6
Colour temperature presets
D93, D65, D55, CustomD93, D65, D55, Custom
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
DynamicDynamic
Tone mapping (maker name)
Frame Adapt HDRDynamic HDR Enhancer
HDR metadata used
Uses MaxCLL—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Picture mode memories
—9
Auto-calibration
Sensor supported—
Picture certifications
ISF, Filmmaker Mode—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
3D glasses sync
RF—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphor—
Light engine
BLU-Escent—
Lamp power
—280 W
Replacement lamp
—LMP-H280
Light-source life
20,000 h6,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Light output control
ContinuousSteps
Warm-up time
40 s—
Cool-down time
10 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.43–2.92:11.38–2.83:1
Image size
60–200 in60–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
2.04×Derived2.05×Derived
Focal length
—21.7–44.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—3–4
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±80%-80–85%
Horizontal lens shift
±34%±31%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Lens memory slots
105
Lens elements
17—
Lens material
Glass—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Frame interpolation at 4K
Yes—
Max input refresh
1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz · DCI 4K: 120 Hz · 8K: 60 Hz4K UHD: 60 Hz · DCI 4K: 60 Hz
Input lag
—1080p: 60 Hz 39 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps)2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps)
Max input resolution
8KDCI 4K
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers
Control4Control4, Crestron, AMX
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Smart platform
None—
Audio
Speakers
00
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
500 × 505 × 234 mm496 × 464 × 205 mm
Weight
22,500 g14,000 g
Colours
BlackBlack, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear—
Ceiling mount
M5, 20–25 mm screws—
Exhaust
Front—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C5–35°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH35–85%RH
Altitude
2,000 m · high-altitude modeHigh-altitude mode
Power draw
420 WMax 460 W
Standby
0.3 W0.4 W
Networked standby
1.5 W1 W
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Eco 24 dB(A)26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
Marks
FCC—
Warranty
3 yr—
User manual
https://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-3961-41.pdfhttps://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11339.pdf
Firmware
V300—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap
Remote
Backlit—