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JVC DLA-N5B vs Optoma 4K550
What DLA-N5B does better (7) and where 4K550 wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
DLA-N5B4K550
| DLA-N5B | 4K550 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 234 mm | 129 mm | +105 mm |
| Width | 500 mm | 392 mm | +108 mm |
| Depth | 495 mm | 281 mm | +214 mm |
| Weight | 19.6 kg | 5.8 kg | +13.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is DLA-N5B better than 4K550?
- Resolution (on screen)4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Lens shiftVertical and horizontal vs Vertical
- Light source life4,500 h vs 3,000 h+50%
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)40,000:1 vs 10,000:14×
- Native panel resolution4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- 4K methodNative 4K vs 4K by pixel shifting
- Optical zoom2× vs 1.6×+25%
Why is 4K550 better than DLA-N5B?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,800 lm vs 5,000 lm2.8×
- Weight19.6 kg vs 5.8 kg3.4×
- Audio outputNo · DLA-N5B: Yes
- Power consumption400 W vs 335 W+19%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | Native 4K | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | LCoS (SXRD / D-ILA) | DLP |
| Light source | Lamp | — |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 1,800 lm | 5,000 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 40,000:1 | 10,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| 3D playback | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | — | 1.39:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | — | 2.22:1 |
| Throw type | — | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | — | 3.08 m |
| Smallest image size | — | 26″ |
| Largest image size | — | 302″ |
| Optical zoom | 2× | 1.6× |
| Lens shift | Vertical and horizontal | Vertical |
| Autofocus | No | — |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | — | 10 W |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | Yes | Yes |
| VGA input | No | Yes |
| Audio output | No | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 400 W | 335 W |
| Light source life | 4,500 h | 3,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | — | 4,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | — | 32 dB |
| Weight | 19.6 kg | 5.8 kg |
| Width | 500 mm | 392 mm |
| Height | 234 mm | 129 mm |
| Depth | 495 mm | 281 mm |
| Colours | — | White |
