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JVC DLA-N5B vs JVC DLA-N7B

What DLA-N5B does better (0) and where DLA-N7B wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JVC DLA-N5B
JVC · 2018DLA-N5B
5.6Score
0 advantages≈ US$6,000
vs
JVC DLA-N7B
JVC · 2019DLA-N7B
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$7,600
Higher score
7.6Picture7.8
9.0Setup & placement9.0
2.1Noise, lifetime & portability2.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

DLA-N5BDLA-N7B
500 × 234495500 × 234495
DLA-N5BDLA-N7BDifference
Height234 mm234 mm=
Width500 mm500 mm=
Depth495 mm495 mm=
Weight19.6 kg19.8 kg−0.2 kg

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

Why is DLA-N5B better than DLA-N7B?

DLA-N5B has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is DLA-N7B better than DLA-N5B?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,800 lm vs 1,900 lm+6%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)40,000:1 vs 80,000:12×
Specifications

Side by side

JVC DLA-N5BJVC DLA-N5B≈ US$6,0005.6
JVC DLA-N7BJVC DLA-N7B≈ US$7,6005.6
Picture
Resolution (on screen)4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)
Native panel resolution4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)
4K methodNative 4KNative 4K
Display technologyLCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)LCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)
Light sourceLampLamp
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,800 lm1,900 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)40,000:180,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
3D playbackYesYes
Lens & placement
Optical zoom2×2×
Lens shiftVertical and horizontalVertical and horizontal
AutofocusNoNo
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption400 W400 W
Light source life4,500 h4,500 h
Design & noise
Weight19.6 kg19.8 kg
Width500 mm500 mm
Height234 mm234 mm
Depth495 mm495 mm
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