How we score Blog Advertise
  1. Attenborough.film
  2. Compare
  3. LX-NZ3 vs HD29HST

JVC LX-NZ3 vs Optoma HD29HST

What LX-NZ3 does better (4) and where HD29HST wins (4) — every spec side by side.

JVC LX-NZ3
JVC · 2020LX-NZ3
4 advantages≈ US$3,800
vs
Optoma HD29HST
Optoma · 2020HD29HST
7.8Score
4 advantages
Higher score
7.8Picture5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

LX-NZ3HD29HST
405 × 145341316 × 108244
LX-NZ3HD29HSTDifference
Height145 mm108 mm+37 mm
Width405 mm316 mm+89 mm
Depth341 mm244 mm+97 mm
Weight6.3 kg3 kg+3.3 kg

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

Why is LX-NZ3 better than HD29HST?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Lens shiftVertical and horizontal vs None
  3. Native panel resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  4. 4K methodNative 4K vs 4K input only (downscaled)

Why is HD29HST better than LX-NZ3?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 4,000 lm+33%
  2. Weight6.3 kg vs 3 kg2.1×
  3. Audio outputNo · LX-NZ3: Yes
  4. Largest image size200″ vs 307″+53%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC LX-NZ3JVC LX-NZ3≈ US$3,800
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K methodNative 4K4K input only (downscaled)
Display technologyLCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)DLP
Light sourceLaser—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—50,000:1
HDR support—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—0.49:1
Throw type—Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—1.08 m
Smallest image size60″36″
Largest image size200″307″
Optical zoom1.6×—
Lens shiftVertical and horizontalNone
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—10 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesYes
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—285 W
Light source life20,000 h—
Light source life (eco mode)—15,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—26 dB
Weight6.3 kg3 kg
Width405 mm316 mm
Height145 mm108 mm
Depth341 mm244 mm
Colours—White
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare