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JVC DLA-N7B vs Sony BRAVIA Projector 7

What DLA-N7B does better (3) and where BRAVIA Projector 7 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

JVC DLA-N7B
JVC · 2019DLA-N7B
5.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$7,600
vs
Sony BRAVIA Projector 7
Sony · 2025BRAVIA Projector 7
7.9Score
4 advantages≈ US$7,500
Higher score
7.8Picture6.6
9.0Setup & placement6.5
2.0Noise, lifetime & portability6.9

Why is DLA-N7B better than BRAVIA Projector 7?

  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 BRAVIA Projector 7 better than DLA-N7B?

  1. Light source life4,500 h vs 20,000 h4.4×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,900 lm vs 2,200 lm+16%
  3. Weight19.8 kg vs 13 kg+52%
  4. Power consumption400 W vs 295 W+36%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC DLA-N7BJVC DLA-N7B≈ US$7,6005.6
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)1,900 lm2,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)80,000:1—
HDR supportYesYes
3D playbackYes—
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
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2.1
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
Weight19.8 kg13 kg
Width500 mm—
Height234 mm—
Depth495 mm—
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