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JVC DLA-NZ500 vs Optoma HZ146X-W

What DLA-NZ500 does better (2) and where HZ146X-W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JVC DLA-NZ500
JVC · 2024DLA-NZ500
2 advantages≈ US$5,600
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Optoma HZ146X-W
Optoma · 2023HZ146X-W
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$610
Higher score
4.3Picture4.7

Why is DLA-NZ500 better than HZ146X-W?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Native panel resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)

Why is HZ146X-W better than DLA-NZ500?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm vs 3,800 lm7.6×
  2. Light source life500 h vs 30,000 h60×
Specifications

Side by side

JVC DLA-NZ500JVC DLA-NZ500≈ US$5,600
Optoma HZ146X-WOptoma HZ146X-W≈ US$6107.1
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K methodNative 4K—
Display technologyLCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)DLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm3,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—2,000,000:1
HDR support—No
3D playback—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.48:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.62:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—3.28 m
Smallest image size—20″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom—1.1×
Lens shift—None
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—15 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs—2
HDMI version—2
USB port—Yes
Ethernet (LAN)—No
VGA input—No
Audio output—Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life500 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—27 dB
Weight—4.2 kg
Width—274 mm
Height—114 mm
Depth—216 mm
Colours—White
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