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- LX-NZ3 vs HZ40ST
JVC LX-NZ3 vs Optoma HZ40ST
What LX-NZ3 does better (3) and where HZ40ST wins (6) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
LX-NZ3HZ40ST
| LX-NZ3 | HZ40ST | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 145 mm | 122 mm | +23 mm |
| Width | 405 mm | 337 mm | +68 mm |
| Depth | 341 mm | 265 mm | +76 mm |
| Weight | 6.3 kg | 5.5 kg | +0.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is LX-NZ3 better than HZ40ST?
- Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Lens shiftVertical and horizontal vs None
- Native panel resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Why is HZ40ST better than LX-NZ3?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 4,200 lm+40%
- Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
- Ethernet (LAN)No · LX-NZ3: Yes
- Audio outputNo · LX-NZ3: Yes
- Largest image size200″ vs 300″+50%
- Weight6.3 kg vs 5.5 kg+15%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Native panel resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | Native 4K | — |
| Display technology | LCoS (SXRD / D-ILA) | DLP |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 3,000 lm | 4,200 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | — | 2,500,000:1 |
| HDR support | — | Yes |
| 3D playback | — | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | — | 85 Hz |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | — | 0.5:1 |
| Throw type | — | Short throw (0.4–1.0:1) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | — | 1.11 m |
| Smallest image size | 60″ | 36″ |
| Largest image size | 200″ | 300″ |
| Optical zoom | 1.6× | — |
| Lens shift | Vertical and horizontal | None |
| Keystone correction | — | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | — | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | — | 20 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI version | — | 2 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | Yes |
| VGA input | Yes | Yes |
| Audio output | No | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | — | 32 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | — | 30 dB |
| Weight | 6.3 kg | 5.5 kg |
| Width | 405 mm | 337 mm |
| Height | 145 mm | 122 mm |
| Depth | 341 mm | 265 mm |
| Colours | — | White |
