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JVC DLA-NP5 vs Sony BRAVIA Projector 7

What DLA-NP5 does better (2) and where BRAVIA Projector 7 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JVC DLA-NP5
JVC · 2022DLA-NP5
2 advantages≈ US$5,900
vs
Sony BRAVIA Projector 7
Sony · 2025BRAVIA Projector 7
7.9Score
3 advantages≈ US$7,500
Higher score
7.7Picture6.6

Why is DLA-NP5 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)

Why is BRAVIA Projector 7 better than DLA-NP5?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,900 lm vs 2,200 lm+16%
  2. Weight19.2 kg vs 13 kg+48%
  3. Power consumption420 W vs 295 W+42%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC DLA-NP5JVC DLA-NP5≈ US$5,900
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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 source—Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,900 lm2,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)40,000:1—
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
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
Smallest image size60″—
Largest image size200″—
Optical zoom—1.6×
Lens shiftVertical and horizontalVertical and horizontal
Autofocus—No
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 consumption420 W295 W
Light source life—20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—24 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB—
Weight19.2 kg13 kg
Width500 mm—
Height234 mm—
Depth495 mm—
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