JVC DLA-NZ9 vs JVC LX-NZ3

	JVC DLA-NZ9 MSRP $25,999.95	JVC LX-NZ3 MSRP $3,499.95
Key differences
Native resolution	DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native contrast (on/off)	100,000:1	—
Throw ratio	1.35–2.75:1	1.36–2.18:1
HDR formats	HDR10, + HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Fan noise	Eco 24 dB(A)	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $25,999.95	MSRP $3,499.95
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	3.0–6.2 m	3.0–4.8 m
Brightness
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	3,000 lm	3,000 lm
Display system
Imaging technology	LCoS	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal	0.69 in	0.47 in
Panel alignment	Zone-by-zone	—
On-screen resolution	8192 × 4320Derived	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived
Native resolution	DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect	17:9Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift	8K e-shift	e-shift
Addressable resolution	8192 × 4320	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Contrast
Native contrast (on/off)	100,000:1	—
Dynamic contrast method	Iris + light-source dimming	Light-source dimming
Manual iris	Yes	—
Colour
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	—
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10, + HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Tone mapping	Dynamic	—
Tone mapping (maker name)	Frame Adapt HDR	Auto Tone Mapping
HDR metadata used	Uses MaxCLL	—
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	6-axis
Picture mode memories	—	2
Auto-calibration	Sensor supported	—
Picture certifications	ISF, Filmmaker Mode	—
3D
3D	Yes	—
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom	—
3D glasses sync	RF	—
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	—
Light engine	BLU-Escent	—
Laser wavelengths	B 455 nm	—
Light-source life	20,000 h	20,000 h
Light output control	Continuous	—
Cool-down time	10 s	120 s
Optics
Throw ratio	1.35–2.75:1	1.36–2.18:1
Image size	60–300 in	60–200 in
Zoom	Optical	OpticalDerived
Zoom ratio	2.04×Derived	1.6×Derived
Focal length	—	14.3–22.9 mm
Aperture (f-number)	—	1.81
Focus	Motorised	Manual
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift	±100%	±60%
Horizontal lens shift	±43%	±23%
Motorised lens shift	Yes	No
Lens memory slots	10	—
Lens elements	18	—
Lens material	Glass	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	—
Max input refresh	1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz · DCI 4K: 120 Hz · 8K: 60 Hz	720p: 120 Hz · 1080p: 60 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p	120 HzDerived	60 HzDerived
Max refresh at 4K	120 HzDerived	60 HzDerived
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps)	HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	2Derived
Newest HDMI version	HDMI 2.1Derived	HDMI 2.0Derived
Max input resolution	8K	4K UHD
Control ports	RS-232, 12 V trigger	RS-232, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers	Control4	—
Smart platform
Ethernet	Yes	—
Audio
Speakers	0	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	500 × 528 × 234 mm	405 × 341 × 146 mm
Weight	25,300 g	6,300 g
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount	M5, 20–25 mm screws	M4, 8 mm screws
Environment & power
Operating temperature	5–35°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	10–90%RH
Altitude	2,000 m	3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw	Max 440 W · Normal 440 W	Max 360 W
Standby	0.3 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby	1.5 W	—
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Eco 24 dB(A)	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Marks	FCC	+ CE, FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty	3 yr	1 yr
User manual	https://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-3961-41.pdf	https://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-3530-02.pdf
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + User manual
Remote	—	IR