JVC LX-UH1B vs Sony VPL-VW915ES
 JVC LX-UH1BMSRP $2,499 |  MSRP $19,999 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 2,000 lm ANSI | — |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) |
| Throw ratio | 1.36–2.18:1 | 1.38–2.83:1 |
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Fan noise | Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | 24 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $2,499 | MSRP $19,999 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.0–4.8 m | 3.1–6.4 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 2,000 lmDerived | — |
| White light output | 2,000 lm ANSI | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 2,000 lm |
| Brightness by mode | Eco 1,400 lm | — |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | LCoS |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | 0.74 in |
| Panel alignment | — | Zone-by-zone |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 17:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | e-shift | — |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | — |
| Colour wheel segments | 6 | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 100,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic contrast method | — | Iris + light-source dimming |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 100% | — |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 |
| Colour temperature presets | — | D93, D65, D55, Custom |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | — | Dynamic HDR Enhancer |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| Picture mode memories | 2 | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | — | Yes |
| 3D formats | — | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, 2D → 3D |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Lamp power | 240 W | — |
| Replacement lamp | PK-L2417U | — |
| Light-source life | 4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco | Up to 20,000 h |
| Cool-down time | About 120 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.36–2.18:1 | 1.38–2.83:1 |
| Throw measured from | — | Lens |
| Image size | 60–200 in | 60–300 in |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.6×Derived | 2.05×Derived |
| Focal length | 14.3–22.9 mm | 21.7–44.7 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.81 | 3–4 |
| Focus | Manual | Motorised |
| Vertical lens shift | ±60% | -80–85% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±23% | ±31% |
| Motorised lens shift | No | Yes |
| Lens memory slots | — | 5 |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| Max input refresh | — | DCI 4K: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 4K | — | 60 HzDerived |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI (HDCP 1.4) | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | — | HDMI 2.0Derived |
| Other video inputs | VGA | — |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | DCI 4K |
| Control ports | RS-232, 12 V trigger | RS-232, + Wired IR, 12 V trigger |
| Control-system drivers | — | Control4, Crestron, AMX |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 333 × 324 × 122 mm | 560 × 496 × 223 mm |
| Weight | 4,800 g | About 20,000 g |
| Colours | Black, White | — |
| Orientations | + Table, Ceiling, Rear | Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 20–25 mm screws | M5, 5.3–7 mm screws, 1.4 N·m |
| Exhaust | — | Rear |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 370 W | Max 430 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.4 W |
| Networked standby | — | 1 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | 24 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| Marks | CE, FCC | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 1 yr | — |
| User manual | https://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-2810-02.pdf | https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11340.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, User manual, + Lens cap |
| Remote | IR | IR · backlit |