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JVC DLA-N5B vs Sony VPL-XW5000ES

What DLA-N5B does better (3) and where VPL-XW5000ES wins (4) — every spec side by side.

JVC DLA-N5B
JVC · 2018DLA-N5B
5.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$6,000
vs
Sony VPL-XW5000ES
Sony · 2022VPL-XW5000ES
8.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$4,300
Higher score
7.6Picture6.2
9.0Setup & placement8.2
2.1Noise, lifetime & portability6.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

DLA-N5BVPL-XW5000ES
500 × 234495460 × 200472
DLA-N5BVPL-XW5000ESDifference
Height234 mm200 mm+34 mm
Width500 mm460 mm+40 mm
Depth495 mm472 mm+23 mm
Weight19.6 kg13 kg+6.6 kg

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

Why is DLA-N5B better than VPL-XW5000ES?

  1. Resolution (on screen)4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Native panel resolution4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  3. Optical zoom2× vs 1.6×+25%

Why is VPL-XW5000ES better than DLA-N5B?

  1. Light source life4,500 h vs 20,000 h4.4×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,800 lm vs 2,000 lm+11%
  3. Weight19.6 kg vs 13 kg+51%
  4. Power consumption400 W vs 295 W+36%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC DLA-N5BJVC DLA-N5B≈ US$6,0005.6
Sony VPL-XW5000ESSony VPL-XW5000ES≈ US$4,3008.4
Picture
Resolution (on screen)4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
4K methodNative 4KNative 4K
Display technologyLCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)LCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)
Light sourceLampLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,800 lm2,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)40,000:1—
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.38:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—2.21:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—3.06 m
Optical zoom2×1.6×
Lens shiftVertical and horizontalVertical and horizontal
AutofocusNoNo
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption400 W295 W
Light source life4,500 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—24 dB
Weight19.6 kg13 kg
Width500 mm460 mm
Height234 mm200 mm
Depth495 mm472 mm
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