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JVC DLA-NZ500 vs Leica Cine Play 1

What DLA-NZ500 does better (2) and where Cine Play 1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JVC DLA-NZ500
JVC · 2024DLA-NZ500
2 advantages≈ US$5,600
vs
Leica Cine Play 1
Leica · 2024Cine Play 1
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ US$3,400
Higher score
4.3Picture5.6

Why is DLA-NZ500 better than Cine Play 1?

  1. Native panel resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. 4K methodNative 4K vs 4K by pixel shifting

Why is Cine Play 1 better than DLA-NZ500?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm vs 3,000 lm6×
Specifications

Side by side

JVC DLA-NZ500JVC DLA-NZ500≈ US$5,600
Leica Cine Play 1Leica Cine Play 1≈ US$3,4007.4
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K methodNative 4K4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyLCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)DLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm3,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—1,500:1
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—0.9:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.5:1
Throw type—Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—1.99 m
Smallest image size—60″
Largest image size—300″
Lens shift—None
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—VIDAA
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
AirPlay—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs—2
USB port—Yes
Ethernet (LAN)—Yes
VGA input—No
Audio output—Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—180 W
Light source life500 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise—29 dB
Weight—6.7 kg
Width—261 mm
Height—229 mm
Depth—242 mm
Colours—Grey
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