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JVC DLA-NZ500 vs Optoma UHZ55

What DLA-NZ500 does better (2) and where UHZ55 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JVC DLA-NZ500
JVC · 2024DLA-NZ500
2 advantages≈ US$5,600
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Optoma UHZ55
Optoma · 2024UHZ55
8.1Score
2 advantages
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4.3Picture6.3

Why is DLA-NZ500 better than UHZ55?

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

Why is UHZ55 better than DLA-NZ500?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm vs 3,000 lm6×
  2. Light source life500 h vs 30,000 h60×
Specifications

Side by side

JVC DLA-NZ500JVC DLA-NZ500≈ US$5,600
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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)—2,500,000:1
HDR support—No
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.59:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—2.68 m
Smallest image size—35″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom—1.3×
Lens shift—None
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—20 W
Smart & streaming
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs—3
HDMI version—2
USB port—Yes
Ethernet (LAN)—Yes
VGA input—No
Audio output—Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—230 W
Light source life500 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—27 dB
Weight—4.8 kg
Width—337 mm
Height—120 mm
Depth—265 mm
Colours—Black
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