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JVC LX-NZ3 vs Optoma 4K550ST

What LX-NZ3 does better (4) and where 4K550ST wins (5) — every spec side by side.

JVC LX-NZ3
JVC · 2020LX-NZ3
4 advantages≈ US$3,800
vs
Optoma 4K550ST
Optoma · 20184K550ST
5.1Score
5 advantages≈ US$5,200
Higher score
7.8Picture9.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

LX-NZ34K550ST
405 × 145341392 × 129281
LX-NZ34K550STDifference
Height145 mm129 mm+16 mm
Width405 mm392 mm+13 mm
Depth341 mm281 mm+60 mm
Weight6.3 kg5.9 kg+0.4 kg

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

Why is LX-NZ3 better than 4K550ST?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 3,000 h6.7×
  2. Lens shiftVertical and horizontal vs Vertical
  3. Native panel resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  4. 4K methodNative 4K vs 4K by pixel shifting

Why is 4K550ST better than LX-NZ3?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 4,500 lm+50%
  2. Ethernet (LAN)No · LX-NZ3: Yes
  3. Audio outputNo · LX-NZ3: Yes
  4. Largest image size200″ vs 300″+50%
  5. Weight6.3 kg vs 5.9 kg+7%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC LX-NZ3JVC LX-NZ3≈ US$3,800
Optoma 4K550STOptoma 4K550ST≈ US$5,2005.1
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 sourceLaser—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm4,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—10,000:1
HDR support—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—0.78:1
Throw type—Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—1.73 m
Smallest image size60″29″
Largest image size200″300″
Optical zoom1.6×—
Lens shiftVertical and horizontalVertical
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—10 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputYesYes
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—335 W
Light source life20,000 h3,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—4,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—32 dB
Weight6.3 kg5.9 kg
Width405 mm392 mm
Height145 mm129 mm
Depth341 mm281 mm
Colours—White
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