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JVC DLA-NZ500 vs Nebula X1 Pro

What DLA-NZ500 does better (2) and where X1 Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JVC DLA-NZ500
JVC · 2024DLA-NZ500
2 advantages≈ US$5,600
vs
Nebula X1 Pro
Nebula · 2025X1 Pro
9.1Score
1 advantage≈ US$4,600
Higher score
4.3Picture7.0

Why is DLA-NZ500 better than X1 Pro?

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

Why is X1 Pro better than DLA-NZ500?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm vs 3,500 lm7×
Specifications

Side by side

JVC DLA-NZ500JVC DLA-NZ500≈ US$5,600
Nebula X1 ProNebula X1 Pro≈ US$4,6009.1
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 lm3,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—5,000:1
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—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—120″
Largest image size—200″
Lens shift—None
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—400 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Google TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs—2
HDMI version—2.1
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB port—Yes
Ethernet (LAN)—No
VGA input—No
Audio output—Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life500 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise—26 dB
Colours—Black
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