DLA-NZ900 vs JVC DLA-RS4500

DLA-NZ900 is better for gaming, lighter and broader on HDR. JVC DLA-RS4500 is $2,000.99 cheaper.

	DLA-NZ900$26,999.99 · Amazon Buy	JVC DLA-RS4500MSRP $24,999

Key differences
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	150,000:1	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.35–2.75:1	1.4–2.8:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Fan noise	24 dB(A)	Up to Max 50 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$32,999.95	$24,999
Best price
Best price	$26,999.99	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.0–6.2 m	3.1–6.3 m
Picture
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	3,300 lm (peak)	3,000 lm
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	LCoS	LCoS
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.69 in	0.69 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)	DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)
Native aspect
Native aspect	17:9Derived	17:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	8K e-shift	—
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	8192 × 4320	—
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	150,000:1	—
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	Light-source dimming
Manual iris
Manual iris	Yes	Yes
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 100% · DCI-P3 98% · BT.2020 73%	Over DCI-P3 100% · BT.2020 80%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	12 bit	—
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom	2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom
Colour temperature presets
Colour temperature presets	D93, D65, D55, Custom	D93, D65, D55, Custom
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	Dynamic	—
Tone mapping (maker name)
Tone mapping (maker name)	Frame Adapt HDR	—
HDR metadata used
HDR metadata used	Uses MaxCLL	—
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	—
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	6	6
Auto-calibration
Auto-calibration	Sensor supported	—
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF, Filmmaker Mode	ISF, THX
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	RF	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	—
Light engine
Light engine	BLU-Escent	BLU-Escent
Laser wavelengths
Laser wavelengths	B 455 nm	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h	20,000 h
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Light output control
Light output control	Steps	Steps
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	10 s	About 10 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.35–2.75:1	1.4–2.8:1
Image size
Image size	60–300 in	60–280 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	2.04×Derived	2×Derived
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±100%	±100%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±43%	±43%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	Yes	Yes
Lens memory slots
Lens memory slots	10	10
Lens elements
Lens elements	18	18
Lens material
Lens material	Glass	Glass
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz · DCI 4K: 120 Hz · 8K: 60 Hz	DCI 4K: 60 Hz
Gaming features
Gaming features	ALLM	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps)	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	8K	DCI 4K
USB media playback
USB media playback	No	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232, 12 V trigger	RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Control4	Control4
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	500 × 528 × 234 mm	500 × 720 × 235 mm
Weight
Weight	25,300 g	37,500 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Limited tilt	—
Exhaust
Exhaust	Front	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–35°C	5–35°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	2,000 m · high-altitude mode	1,524 m
Power draw
Power draw	440 W	750 W
Standby
Standby	0.3 W	0.4 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	1.5 W	1.5 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	24 dB(A)	Up to Max 50 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 3R
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	—
Marks
Marks	FCC	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	3 yr
User manual
User manual	https://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-4578-21.pdf	—
Firmware
Firmware	2.01	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens cap
Remote
Remote	Backlit	—

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