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JVC LX-NZ3 vs Optoma UHZ50

JVC LX-NZ3
JVC LX-NZ3
MSRP $3,499.95
Optoma UHZ50Optoma UHZ50
MSRP $2,799
Key differences
Throw ratio1.36–2.18:11.21–1.59:1
Lowest input lag—4.4 msDerived
Fan noiseNormal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Max 29 dB(A) · Normal 27 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $3,499.95MSRP $2,799
Room fit
Distance to screen3.0–4.8 m2.7–3.5 m
Brightness
Claimed brightness (non-standard)3,000 lm3,000 lm
Brightness uniformity—80%
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal0.47 in0.47 in
On-screen resolution4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shifte-shiftXPR 4-way
Addressable resolution4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Contrast
Dynamic contrast—2,500,000:1
Dynamic contrast methodLight-source dimmingLight-source dimming
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)—10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.62.2, 2.4, 2.6
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping—Adjustable
Tone mapping (maker name)Auto Tone Mapping—
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)6-axis6-axis
Picture mode memories2—
Picture certifications—ISF
3D
3D—Yes
3D formats—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync—DLP-Link
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life20,000 h30,000 h
Life defined as—50% brightness
Light output control—Steps
Constant brightness mode—Yes
Cool-down time120 s10 s
Optics
Throw ratio1.36–2.18:11.21–1.59:1
Image size60–200 in34–302 in
Projection offset—105%
ZoomOpticalDerivedOptical
Zoom ratio1.6×Derived1.31×Derived
Focal length14.3–22.9 mm12.81–16.74 mm
Aperture (f-number)1.811.94–2.23
FocusManualManual
AutofocusNoNo
Vertical lens shift±60%0–10%
Horizontal lens shift±23%—
Motorised lens shiftNoNo
Vertical keystone—30°
Horizontal keystone—30°
Auto keystone—Yes
Grid warp—Yes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
Max input refresh720p: 120 Hz · 1080p: 60 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz1080p: 240 Hz · 2560 × 1440: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p60 HzDerived240 HzDerived
Max refresh at 4K60 HzDerived60 HzDerived
Input lag—1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 240 Hz 4.4 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.9 ms
Lowest input lag—4.4 msDerived
Input lag at 4K 60 Hz—16.9 msDerived
Inputs & control
HDMI inputsHDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2, game port) · 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived3Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 2.0DerivedHDMI 2.0Derived
Max input resolution4K UHDDCI 4K
USB media playback—Yes
Control portsRS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232, + Wired IR, 12 V trigger
Horizontal scan—15.38–91.15 kHz
Vertical scan—24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Ethernet—Yes
Smart platform—Android (uncertified)
Storage—16 GB
Netflix—Built in
Smart home—Alexa, Google Home
Audio
Speaker power—20 W
Speakers—2
Layout—Stereo
Audio formats—DTS
Audio outputs—3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return—eARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)405 × 341 × 146 mm337 × 265 × 119 mm
Weight6,300 g4,800 g
Colours+ Black, WhiteWhite
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mountM4, 8 mm screws—
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH10–85%RH
Altitude3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawMax 360 WMax 230 W · Normal 240 W · Eco 185 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Max 29 dB(A) · Normal 27 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1Class 1
Risk groupRG2RG2
FDA laser notice—Notice 57
MarksCE, FCCCE, FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty1 yr—
User manualhttps://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-3530-02.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/c60e8ce7-6032-45ec-a343-21f52fef801c.pdf
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + User manualPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, + Wi-Fi dongle
RemoteIRBacklit