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JVC LX-NZ3 vs Sony VPL-VW590ES

What LX-NZ3 does better (3) and where VPL-VW590ES wins (5) — every spec side by side.

JVC LX-NZ3
JVC · 2020LX-NZ3
3 advantages≈ US$3,800
vs
Sony VPL-VW590ES
Sony · 2020VPL-VW590ES
8.3Score
5 advantages
Higher score
7.8Picture7.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

LX-NZ3VPL-VW590ES
405 × 145341496 × 205464
LX-NZ3VPL-VW590ESDifference
Height145 mm205 mm−60 mm
Width405 mm496 mm−91 mm
Depth341 mm464 mm−123 mm
Weight6.3 kg14 kg−7.7 kg

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

Why is LX-NZ3 better than VPL-VW590ES?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 1,800 lm+67%
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 6,000 h3.3×
  3. Weight6.3 kg vs 14 kg2.2×

Why is VPL-VW590ES better than LX-NZ3?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)
  2. Native panel resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)
  3. Ethernet (LAN)No · LX-NZ3: Yes
  4. Largest image size200″ vs 300″+50%
  5. Optical zoom1.6× vs 2.1×+31%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC LX-NZ3JVC LX-NZ3≈ US$3,800
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)
Native panel resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)
4K methodNative 4KNative 4K
Display technologyLCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)LCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)
Light sourceLaser—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm1,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—350,000:1
HDR support—Yes
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—92 Hz
Lens & placement
Smallest image size60″60″
Largest image size200″300″
Optical zoom1.6×2.1×
Lens shiftVertical and horizontalVertical and horizontal
Autofocus—No
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputNoNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—460 W
Light source life20,000 h6,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—26 dB
Weight6.3 kg14 kg
Width405 mm496 mm
Height145 mm205 mm
Depth341 mm464 mm
Colours—Black
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