JVC DLA-NZ700 vs LG PU615U
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Choosing between the JVC DLA-NZ700 and LG PU615U? Both compete in the Projector segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
Looking at overall performance dimensions: The JVC DLA-NZ700 scores higher in video quality. The LG PU615U leads in value, gaming performance, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in ease of use.
The JVC DLA-NZ700 offers higher brightness at 2300 ANSI lumens vs 500, and different projection technologies (D-ILA 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 LG PU615U holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the JVC DLA-NZ700 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 LG PU615U is the stronger choice — it leads in 4 of 6 scored dimensions. The JVC DLA-NZ700 makes more sense if you prioritize the 1 dimension where it leads.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
JVC D-ILA Native 4K Projector
LG CineBeam S 4K UHD Smart Triple Laser UST Projector PU615U
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | $999.99 |
| Native Resolution | 4K | 3840x2160 |
| Technology | D-ILA | DLP |
| Throw Ratio Min | 1.26 | 0.25 |
| Throw Ratio Max | 2.01 | 0.25 |
| Lens Shift V | 70% | — |
| Lens Shift H | 28% | — |
| ANSI Lumens | 2300 | 500 |
| CLO Lumens | — | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 80000:1 | 450000:1 |
| HDR Support | HDR10+ | |
| Input Lag | 35ms | — |
| Lamp Life | 20000hrs | — |
| Light Source | laser_phosphor | laser |
| Lens Quality | — | — |
| Tone Mapping | — | — |
| Ultra Short Throw | No | Yes |
| Chip Size | 0.69" | — |
| Color Depth | 12bit | — |
| Zoom Ratio | 1.6 | — |
| Zoom Type | Motorized | — |
| Focus Type | Motorized | — |
| Noise (Normal) | 24dB | — |
| Noise (Eco) | — | — |
| Power Draw | 280W | — |
| HDMI Inputs | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | — |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Built-in Speaker | No | No |
| Speaker Power | — | — |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Streaming Apps | No | No |
| Lens Memory | Yes | No |
| 12V Trigger | No | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| Frame Interpolation | Yes | No |
| Native Aspect | 16:9 | — |
Key Differences
- Native Resolution: JVC DLA-NZ700 at 4K vs LG PU615U at 3840x2160
- Throw Ratio Max: JVC DLA-NZ700 at 2.01 vs LG PU615U at 0.25
- Contrast Ratio: JVC DLA-NZ700 at 80000:1 vs LG PU615U at 450000:1
- Throw Ratio Min: JVC DLA-NZ700 at 1.26 vs LG PU615U at 0.25
- ANSI Lumens: JVC DLA-NZ700 at 2300 vs LG PU615U at 500. 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.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose JVC DLA-NZ700 if you want:
- + better ansi lumens — more lumens means a brighter image, critical if you can't fully darken your room
Choose LG PU615U if you want:
- + better throw ratio min
- + better contrast ratio
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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