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JVC DLA-NZ800 vs Optoma UHZ55

What DLA-NZ800 does better (5) and where UHZ55 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

JVC DLA-NZ800
JVC · 2024DLA-NZ800
6.4Score
5 advantages≈ US$16,000
vs
Optoma UHZ55
Optoma · 2024UHZ55
8.1Score
5 advantages
Higher score
7.2Picture6.3
3.8Setup & placement3.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

DLA-NZ800UHZ55
500 × 234505337 × 120265
DLA-NZ800UHZ55Difference
Height234 mm120 mm+114 mm
Width500 mm337 mm+163 mm
Depth505 mm265 mm+240 mm
Weight23 kg4.8 kg+18.2 kg

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

Why is DLA-NZ800 better than UHZ55?

  1. Fan noise24 dB vs 29 dB+21%
  2. Native panel resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  3. 4K methodNative 4K vs 4K by pixel shifting
  4. HDR supportYes · UHZ55: No
  5. Optical zoom2× vs 1.3×+54%

Why is UHZ55 better than DLA-NZ800?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,700 lm vs 3,000 lm+11%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)100,000:1 vs 2,500,000:125×
  3. Weight23 kg vs 4.8 kg4.8×
  4. Audio outputNo · DLA-NZ800: Yes
  5. HDMI inputs2 vs 3+50%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC DLA-NZ800JVC DLA-NZ800≈ US$16,0006.4
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)2,700 lm3,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)100,000:12,500,000:1
HDR supportYesNo
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLG—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.36:11.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.77:11.59:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.01 m2.68 m
Smallest image size—35″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom2×1.3×
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—20 W
Smart & streaming
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs23
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—230 W
Light source life—30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)20,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise24 dB29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—27 dB
Weight23 kg4.8 kg
Width500 mm337 mm
Height234 mm120 mm
Depth505 mm265 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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