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JVC DLA-NZ8 vs Sony VPL-VW915ES

JVC DLA-NZ8 is $3,999.05 cheaper, better for gaming and broader on HDR.

JVC DLA-NZ8MSRP $15,999.95
Sony VPL-VW915ESMSRP $19,999
Key differences
Native contrast (on/off)
80,000:1—
Throw ratio
1.43–2.92:11.38–2.83:1
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Eco 24 dB(A)24 dB(A)
MSRP
$15,999.95$19,999
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.2–6.6 m3.1–6.4 m
Picture
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
2,500 lm2,000 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)
80,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimmingIris + light-source dimming
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
Dynamic—
Tone mapping (maker name)
Frame Adapt HDRDynamic HDR Enhancer
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Auto-calibration
Sensor supported—
Picture certifications
ISF, Filmmaker Mode—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottomFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, 2D → 3D
3D glasses sync
RF—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphor—
Light engine
BLU-Escent—
Light-source life
20,000 hUp to 20,000 h
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Light output control
Continuous—
Warm-up time
44.1 s—
Cool-down time
9.4 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.43–2.92:11.38–2.83:1
Throw measured from
—Lens
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 HzDCI 4K: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps)2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps)
Max input resolution
8KDCI 4K
Control ports
RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V triggerRS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers
Control4Control4, Crestron, AMX
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Smart platform
None—
Audio
Speakers
0—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
500 × 505 × 234 mm560 × 496 × 223 mm
Weight
23,100 gAbout 20,000 g
Colours
Black—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearCeiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M5, 20–25 mm screwsM5, 5.3–7 mm screws, 1.4 N·m
Exhaust
FrontRear
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C5–35°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
2,000 m · high-altitude modeHigh-altitude mode
Power draw
440 WMax 430 W
Standby
0.3 W0.4 W
Networked standby
1.5 W1 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Eco 24 dB(A)24 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_11340.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, User manual, Lens cap
Remote
BacklitIR · backlit