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JVC LX-NZ3 vs Optoma HD28e

What LX-NZ3 does better (6) and where HD28e wins (4) — every spec side by side.

JVC LX-NZ3
JVC · 2020LX-NZ3
6 advantages≈ US$3,800
vs
Optoma HD28e
Optoma · 2020HD28e
4.8Score
4 advantages
Higher score
7.8Picture4.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

LX-NZ3HD28e
405 × 145341316 × 108244
LX-NZ3HD28eDifference
Height145 mm108 mm+37 mm
Width405 mm316 mm+89 mm
Depth341 mm244 mm+97 mm
Weight6.3 kg2.5 kg+3.8 kg

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

Why is LX-NZ3 better than HD28e?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 4,000 h5×
  3. Lens shiftVertical and horizontal vs None
  4. Native panel resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  5. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  6. Optical zoom1.6× vs 1.1×+45%

Why is HD28e better than LX-NZ3?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 3,800 lm+27%
  2. Weight6.3 kg vs 2.5 kg2.5×
  3. Audio outputNo · LX-NZ3: Yes
  4. Largest image size200″ vs 300″+50%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC LX-NZ3JVC LX-NZ3≈ US$3,800
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Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K methodNative 4K—
Display technologyLCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)DLP
Light sourceLaser—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm3,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—30,000:1
HDR support—No
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.47:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.62:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—3.25 m
Smallest image size60″28″
Largest image size200″300″
Optical zoom1.6×1.1×
Lens shiftVertical and horizontalNone
Autofocus—No
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—5 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version—1.4
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—295 W
Light source life20,000 h4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—10,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—25 dB
Weight6.3 kg2.5 kg
Width405 mm316 mm
Height145 mm108 mm
Depth341 mm244 mm
Colours—White
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