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JVC DLA-NZ8 vs Sony VPL-VW590ES

What DLA-NZ8 does better (3) and where VPL-VW590ES wins (5) — every spec side by side.

JVC DLA-NZ8
JVC · 2021DLA-NZ8
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ US$12,500
vs
Sony VPL-VW590ES
Sony · 2020VPL-VW590ES
8.3Score
5 advantages
Higher score
6.9Picture7.6
5.7Noise, lifetime & portability4.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

DLA-NZ8VPL-VW590ES
500 × 234505496 × 205464
DLA-NZ8VPL-VW590ESDifference
Height234 mm205 mm+29 mm
Width500 mm496 mm+4 mm
Depth505 mm464 mm+41 mm
Weight23 kg14 kg+9 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is DLA-NZ8 better than VPL-VW590ES?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm vs 1,800 lm+39%
  2. Fan noise24 dB vs 26 dB+8%
  3. Power consumption440 W vs 460 W+5%

Why is VPL-VW590ES better than DLA-NZ8?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)
  2. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical and horizontal
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)80,000:1 vs 350,000:14.4×
  4. Native panel resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)
  5. Weight23 kg vs 14 kg+64%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC DLA-NZ8JVC DLA-NZ8≈ US$12,5007.5
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)
Native panel resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)
4K methodNative 4KNative 4K
Display technologyLCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)LCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)
Light sourceLaser—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm1,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)80,000:1350,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLG—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—92 Hz
Lens & placement
Smallest image size—60″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom—2.1×
Lens shiftNoneVertical and horizontal
Autofocus—No
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption440 W460 W
Light source life—6,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)20,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise24 dB26 dB
Weight23 kg14 kg
Width500 mm496 mm
Height234 mm205 mm
Depth505 mm464 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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