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JVC DLA-NZ900 vs Optoma UHZ55

What DLA-NZ900 does better (7) and where UHZ55 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

JVC DLA-NZ900
JVC · 2024DLA-NZ900
8.1Score
7 advantages≈ US$30,000
vs
Optoma UHZ55
Optoma · 2024UHZ55
8.1Score
6 advantages
Higher score
9.4Picture6.3
5.3Setup & placement3.9
5.8Noise, lifetime & portability8.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

DLA-NZ900UHZ55
500 × 234528337 × 120265
DLA-NZ900UHZ55Difference
Height234 mm120 mm+114 mm
Width500 mm337 mm+163 mm
Depth528 mm265 mm+263 mm
Weight25.3 kg4.8 kg+20.5 kg

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

Why is DLA-NZ900 better than UHZ55?

  1. Resolution (on screen)4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm vs 3,000 lm+10%
  3. Fan noise24 dB vs 29 dB+21%
  4. Native panel resolution4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  5. 4K methodNative 4K vs 4K by pixel shifting
  6. HDR supportYes · UHZ55: No
  7. Optical zoom2× vs 1.3×+54%

Why is UHZ55 better than DLA-NZ900?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)150,000:1 vs 2,500,000:116.7×
  3. Weight25.3 kg vs 4.8 kg5.3×
  4. Audio outputNo · DLA-NZ900: Yes
  5. Power consumption440 W vs 230 W+91%
  6. HDMI inputs2 vs 3+50%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC DLA-NZ900JVC DLA-NZ900≈ US$30,0008.1
Picture
Resolution (on screen)4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K methodNative 4K4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyLCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)DLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm3,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)150,000:12,500,000:1
HDR supportYesNo
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLG—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.28:11.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.61:11.59:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.83 m2.68 m
Smallest image size60″35″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom2×1.3×
Lens shift—None
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 consumption440 W230 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise24 dB29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—27 dB
Weight25.3 kg4.8 kg
Width500 mm337 mm
Height234 mm120 mm
Depth528 mm265 mm
Colours—Black
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