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JVC DLA-NZ500 vs Sony BRAVIA Projector 7

What DLA-NZ500 does better (0) and where BRAVIA Projector 7 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JVC DLA-NZ500
JVC · 2024DLA-NZ500
0 advantages≈ US$5,600
vs
Sony BRAVIA Projector 7
Sony · 2025BRAVIA Projector 7
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ US$7,500
Higher score
4.3Picture6.6

Why is DLA-NZ500 better than BRAVIA Projector 7?

DLA-NZ500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is BRAVIA Projector 7 better than DLA-NZ500?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm vs 2,200 lm4.4×
  2. Light source life500 h vs 20,000 h40×
Specifications

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JVC DLA-NZ500JVC DLA-NZ500≈ US$5,600
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
4K methodNative 4KNative 4K
Display technologyLCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)LCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm2,200 lm
HDR support—Yes
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
Optical zoom—1.6×
Lens shift—Vertical and horizontal
Autofocus—No
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Connectivity
HDMI inputs—2
HDMI version—2.1
USB port—Yes
Ethernet (LAN)—Yes
VGA input—No
Audio output—No
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—295 W
Light source life500 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—24 dB
Weight—13 kg
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