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Epson EH-LS12000 vs JVC DLA-NP5

What EH-LS12000 does better (6) and where DLA-NP5 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Epson EH-LS12000
Epson · 2022EH-LS12000
7.2Score
6 advantages≈ US$5,300
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JVC DLA-NP5
JVC · 2022DLA-NP5
3 advantages≈ US$5,900
6.7Picture7.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

EH-LS12000DLA-NP5
520 × 193447500 × 234495
EH-LS12000DLA-NP5Difference
Height193 mm234 mm−41 mm
Width520 mm500 mm+20 mm
Depth447 mm495 mm−48 mm
Weight12.7 kg19.2 kg−6.5 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is EH-LS12000 better than DLA-NP5?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,700 lm vs 1,900 lm+42%
  2. Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1 vs 40,000:162.5×
  4. Weight12.7 kg vs 19.2 kg+51%
  5. Largest image size300″ vs 200″+50%
  6. Power consumption302 W vs 420 W+39%

Why is DLA-NP5 better than EH-LS12000?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)
  2. Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)
  3. 4K method4K by pixel shifting vs Native 4K
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EH-LS12000Epson EH-LS12000≈ US$5,3007.2
JVC DLA-NP5JVC DLA-NP5≈ US$5,900
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)
4K method4K by pixel shiftingNative 4K
Display technology3LCDLCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)
Light sourceLaser—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,700 lm1,900 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:140,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.35:1—
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.84:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.99 m—
Smallest image size50″60″
Largest image size300″200″
Optical zoom2.1×—
Lens shiftVertical and horizontalVertical and horizontal
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption302 W420 W
Light source life20,000 h—
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB—
Fan noise (eco mode)22 dB24 dB
Weight12.7 kg19.2 kg
Width520 mm500 mm
Height193 mm234 mm
Depth447 mm495 mm
ColoursBlack—
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