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DLA-NZ900 vs Sony VPL-XW8100ES

DLA-NZ900 is $5,998.01 cheaper, sharper and quieter. Sony VPL-XW8100ES is lighter.

DLA-NZ900$26,999.99 · Amazon
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Sony VPL-XW8100ES$32,998 · Amazon
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Key differences
Native resolution
DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
150,000:1—
Throw ratio
1.35–2.75:11.34–2.87:1
Lowest input lag
—13 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Fan noise
24 dB(A)26 dB(A)
MSRP
$32,999.95$35,999
Best price
$26,999.99$32,998
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.0–6.2 m3.0–6.4 m
Picture
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
3,300 lm (peak)Up to 3,400 lm
Imaging technology
LCoSLCoS
Chip / panel diagonal
0.69 in0.61 in
Panel alignment
—Zone-by-zone
Native resolution
DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native aspect
17:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
8K e-shift—
Addressable resolution
8192 × 4320—
Native contrast (on/off)
150,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimmingLight-source dimming
Manual iris
Yes—
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 100% · DCI-P3 98% · BT.2020 73%DCI-P3 95%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
12 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom
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 HDRXR Dynamic Tone Mapping
HDR metadata used
Uses MaxCLL—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Picture mode memories
6—
Auto-calibration
Sensor supported—
Picture certifications
ISF, Filmmaker ModeIMAX Enhanced
3D
YesNo
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
3D glasses sync
RF—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Light engine
BLU-Escent—
Laser wavelengths
B 455 nm—
Light-source life
20,000 hUp to 20,000 h
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Light output control
Steps—
Cool-down time
10 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.35–2.75:11.34–2.87:1
Image size
60–300 in60–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
2.04×Derived2.14×Derived
Aperture (f-number)
—2.5–3.24
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±100%±85%
Horizontal lens shift
±43%±36%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Lens memory slots
105
Corner correction
—4-corner
Interchangeable lens
—No
Lens elements
18—
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 Hz1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz · DCI 4K: 120 Hz
Input lag
—Up to 1080p: 120 Hz 13 ms · 4K UHD: 120 Hz 21 ms
Gaming features
ALLMALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps)2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps)
Max input resolution
8KDCI 4K
USB media playback
No—
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers
Control4Control4, Crestron, Savant
Horizontal scan
—26.97–270 kHz
Vertical scan
—23.98–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speakers
—0
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
500 × 528 × 234 mm460 × 517 × 210 mm
Weight
25,300 g14,000 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Limited tiltTable, Ceiling
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 420 W
Standby
0.3 W0.3 W
Networked standby
1.5 W0.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
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-4578-21.pdfhttps://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/xw8100/v1/en/index.html
Firmware
2.01—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap
Remote
Backlit—
DLA-NZ900$26,999.99 · Amazon
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Sony VPL-XW8100ES$32,998 · Amazon
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