JVC DLA-RS2100 vs Sony VPL-XW5100ES

JVC DLA-RS2100 is sharper and broader on HDR. Sony VPL-XW5100ES is $2,001 cheaper, lighter and in stock.

Key differences
White light output
—2,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution
DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
40,000:1—
Throw ratio
1.43–2.92:11.38–2.21:1
Lowest input lag
—12 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Eco 24 dB(A)24 dB(A)
MSRP
$8,999$9,999.99
Best price
—$6,998
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.2–6.6 m3.1–4.9 m
Picture
White light output
—2,200 lm ANSI
Colour light output
—2,200 lm
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
2,200 lm2,200 lm
Imaging technology
LCoSLCoS
Chip / panel diagonal
0.69 in0.61 in
Panel alignment
Zone-by-zoneZone-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)
40,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimmingLight-source dimming
Manual iris
Yes—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
12 bit10 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
DynamicDynamic
Tone mapping (maker name)
Frame Adapt HDRXR Dynamic Tone Mapping
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Auto-calibration
Sensor supported—
Picture certifications
ISF, Filmmaker Mode—
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-EscentZ-Phosphor
Light-source life
20,000 hUp to 20,000 h
Light output control
ContinuousContinuous
Optics
Throw ratio
1.43–2.92:11.38–2.21:1
Image size
60–200 in60–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
2.04×Derived1.6×Derived
Aperture (f-number)
—2.5–2.99
Focus
MotorisedManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
±80%±71%
Horizontal lens shift
±34%±25%
Motorised lens shift
YesNo
Lens memory slots
10—
Corner correction
—4-corner
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 Hz1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz · DCI 4K: 120 Hz
Input lag
—Up to 4K UHD: 60 Hz 21 ms · 120 Hz 12 ms
Gaming features
—ALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps)2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3)
Max input resolution
8KDCI 4K
USB media playback
—No
Control ports
RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V triggerRS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers
Control4Control4, Crestron
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speakers
00
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
500 × 505 × 234 mm460 × 472 × 200 mm
Weight
22,500 g13,000 g
Colours
BlackBlack, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling
Ceiling mount
M5, 20–25 mm screws—
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
420 WMax 295 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
Eco 24 dB(A)24 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
Marks
FCC—
Warranty
3 yr3 yr
User manual
https://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-3961-41.pdfhttps://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12666.pdf
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, Lens cap
Remote
—Backlit
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