Epson QS100 Black vs JVC LX-NZ30
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Choosing between the Epson QS100 Black and JVC LX-NZ30? Both compete in the Projector segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The JVC LX-NZ30 leads in value, gaming performance, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in video quality, ease of use.
The Epson QS100 Black offers higher brightness at 4500 ANSI lumens vs 3300, and different projection technologies (3LCD vs DLP). More lumens means a brighter image, critical if you can't fully darken your room. Below 2000 lumens needs a dedicated dark room; 3000+ handles ambient light. In a dedicated dark room, contrast ratio and color accuracy may matter more than raw brightness.
The JVC LX-NZ30 holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Epson QS100 Black may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the JVC LX-NZ30 is the stronger choice — it leads in 4 of 6 scored dimensions. The Epson QS100 Black makes more sense if budget is the primary constraint.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Native Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Throw Ratio Min | 0.17 | 1.36 |
| Throw Ratio Max | 0.17 | 2.17 |
| Lens Shift V | — | 60% |
| Lens Shift H | — | 23% |
| ANSI Lumens | 4500 | 3300 |
| CLO Lumens | 4500 | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 5000000:1 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Input Lag | — | 6.25ms |
| Lamp Life | 20000hrs | 20000hrs |
| Light Source | laser_phosphor | laser_phosphor |
| Lens Quality | — | — |
| Tone Mapping | — | — |
| Ultra Short Throw | Yes | No |
| Chip Size | — | 0.47" |
| Color Depth | 10bit | 12bit |
| Zoom Ratio | — | 1.6 |
| Zoom Type | Fixed | Manual |
| Focus Type | Manual | Manual |
| Noise (Normal) | 34dB | — |
| Noise (Eco) | 20dB | — |
| Power Draw | 346W | 340W |
| HDMI Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Built-in Speaker | No | No |
| Speaker Power | — | — |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Streaming Apps | No | No |
| Lens Memory | No | No |
| 12V Trigger | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Frame Interpolation | No | No |
| Native Aspect | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Key Differences
- Throw Ratio Max: Epson QS100 Black at 0.17 vs JVC LX-NZ30 at 2.17
- Throw Ratio Min: Epson QS100 Black at 0.17 vs JVC LX-NZ30 at 1.36
- Technology: Epson QS100 Black at 3LCD vs JVC LX-NZ30 at DLP
- ANSI Lumens: Epson QS100 Black at 4500 vs JVC LX-NZ30 at 3300. More lumens means a brighter image, critical if you can't fully darken your room. Below 2000 lumens needs a dedicated dark room; 3000+ handles ambient light.
- Color Depth: Epson QS100 Black at 10bit vs JVC LX-NZ30 at 12bit
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Epson QS100 Black if you want:
- + better throw ratio min
- + better ansi lumens — more lumens means a brighter image, critical if you can't fully darken your room
Choose JVC LX-NZ30 if you want:
- + better power draw
Specifications sourced from manufacturer datasheets and verified against retailer listings. Prices updated hourly from authorized retailers. Scoring uses our open methodology — products are never ranked, promoted, or suppressed based on affiliate commission rates.
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