DLA-NZ900 vs Sony VPL-XW7000ES

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DLA-NZ900DLA-NZ900
MSRP $32,999.95
Sony VPL-XW7000ES
MSRP $27,999.99
Display system
Imaging technologyLCoSLCoS
Technology brandD-ILASXRD
Number of imaging devices33
Chip / panel diagonal0.69 in0.61 in
Native aspect ratioβ€”16:9
Native resolution4096 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
Pixel shift8K e-shiftNone
Addressable resolution8192 Γ— 4320β€”
Optical system descriptionWire-grid optical engine, 3 D-ILA devices3 x 0.61-inch SXRD (reflective LCoS) panels with wide dynamic range optics
Panel alignment / convergence controlβ€”Zone
Optics
Throw ratio1.35–2.75:11.35–2.84:1
Throw reference pointβ€”Lens
Projection distance table60β€³: 1.75–3.61 m Β· 80β€³: 2.37–4.84 m Β· 100β€³: 2.98–6.07 m Β· 120β€³: 3.59–7.3 m Β· 150β€³: 4.51–9.15 m Β· 200β€³: 6.04–12.22 m Β· 250β€³: 7.57–15.3 m Β· 280β€³: 8.48–17.14 m60β€³: 1.78–3.75 m Β· 80β€³: 2.38–5.02 m Β· 100β€³: 2.99–6.28 m Β· 120β€³: 3.6–7.55 m Β· 150β€³: 4.51–9.45 m Β· 170β€³: 5.12–10.72 m Β· 200β€³: 6.03–12.62 m Β· 250β€³: 7.54–15.78 m Β· 300β€³: 9.06–18.95 m
Zoom typeOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio2Γ—2.1Γ—
FocusMotorizedMotorized
Vertical lens shiftΒ±100%Β±85%
Horizontal lens shiftΒ±43%Β±36%
Motorized lens shiftYesYes
F-numberβ€”2.5–3.24
Lens elements18β€”
Lens aperture100 mm70 mm
Lens materialAll-glassβ€”
Image size range60–300 in60–300 in
Lens memory103
Light source
Light source typeLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light source detailNew BLU-Escent laser diodeLaser diode
Light source lifeStandard: 20,000 hRated: 20,000 h
Life definition50% brightnessβ€”
Cool-down time10 sβ€”
Laser wavelengthsB 455 nmβ€”
Light-source dimmingManual stepsContinuous
Brightness
ANSI lumensβ€”3,200 lm
Claimed brightness (non-standard)3,300β€”
Claimed brightness unitPeak lumensβ€”
Contrast & black level
Native on/off contrast150,000:1β€”
Dynamic light controlLaser dimmingLaser dimming
Manual iris / apertureYesNo
Colour
Rec.709 gamut100%β€”
DCI-P3 gamut98%95%
BT.2020 gamut73%β€”
Gamut metricβ€”Coverage
Colour temperature presetsD55, D65, D93, CustomD93, D65, D55, Custom
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom2.2, 2.4, 2.6
Bit depth / 'number of colours'12 bitβ€”
Filmmaker ModeYesβ€”
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system6-axis6-axis
Auto-calibrationSensor supportedβ€”
ISF certifiedYesβ€”
Picture mode memories610
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping typeDynamicDynamic
Tone-mapping brand nameFrame Adapt HDRDynamic HDR Enhancer
Metadata handlingUses MaxCLLβ€”
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
Max refresh rate1920Γ—1080: 120 Hz Β· 3840Γ—2160: 120 Hz Β· 4096Γ—2160: 120 Hz Β· 7680Γ—4320: 60 Hz1920Γ—1080: 120 Hz Β· 3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz
Input lag (rated)β€”3840Γ—2160 @ 60 Hz: 21 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 120 Hz: 13 ms
Auto low-latency modeYesβ€”
Audio
Speaker countβ€”0
HDMI eARCNoβ€”
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal7680 Γ— 43204096 Γ— 2160
HDMI port count22
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI 1: HDMI, 48 Gbps, HDCP 2.3; HDMI 2: HDMI, 48 Gbps, HDCP 2.3HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0b, 18 Gbps, HDCP 2.3; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0b, 18 Gbps, HDCP 2.3
Horizontal scan frequencyβ€”26.97–135 kHzDerived
Vertical scan frequencyβ€”23.98–120 HzDerived
USB media playbackNoβ€”
RS-232YesYes
LAN controlYesYes
Wired IR inputβ€”Yes
12 V triggerYesYes
Control ecosystem driversControl4Crestron, Control4
EthernetYesYes
Firmware / software
Smart OSβ€”None
3D
3D supportYesYes
3D sync methodRFRF
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottomSide-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame packing
Glasses included00
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Fan noise: 24 dB(A)Acoustic noise: 26 dB(A)
Noise measurement standardβ€”Unspecified
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–35Β°C5–35Β°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode2,000 mβ€”
High-altitude modeYesYes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, Rear, Tilt-limitedTable, Ceiling
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption by modeIn use: 440 WPower consumption: 420 W
Standby power0.3 W0.3 W
Networked standby power1.5 W0.5 W
Power supplyβ€”Internal
Physical & installation
Width500 mm460 mm
Depth528 mm517 mm
Height234 mm210 mm
Weight25.3 kg14 kg
Exhaust / intake directionFrontRear
Colours / finishesβ€”Black, White
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupRG2β€”
Laser product classClass 1β€”
Safety & market certificationsFCC, ISFIMAX Enhanced
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yr
Latest firmware2.01β€”
User manualhttps://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-4578-21.pdfhttps://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/xw5000/v1/en/print.pdf
In the box
Box contentsRemote, Batteries, Power cord, Lens cover, Quick guideRemote, Batteries, Lens cap, Power cord, Setup guide
Remote typeBacklitBacklit
3D glasses in box00