JVC DLA-NZ800 vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES White
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Choosing between the JVC DLA-NZ800 and Sony VPL-XW6100ES White? 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 Sony VPL-XW6100ES White leads in value, video quality, gaming performance, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in ease of use.
Different projection technologies (D-ILA vs LCoS-SXRD). In a dedicated dark room, contrast ratio and color accuracy may matter more than raw brightness.
The Sony VPL-XW6100ES White holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the JVC DLA-NZ800 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 Sony VPL-XW6100ES White is the stronger choice — it leads in 5 of 6 scored dimensions. The JVC DLA-NZ800 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 | D-ILA | LCoS-SXRD |
| Throw Ratio Min | 1.36 | 1.35 |
| Throw Ratio Max | 2.75 | 2.89 |
| Lens Shift V | 80% | 85% |
| Lens Shift H | 34% | 36% |
| ANSI Lumens | 2700 | 2700 |
| CLO Lumens | — | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 100000:1 | 13789:1 |
| HDR Support | HDR10+ | HDR10, HLG |
| Input Lag | 36ms | 12ms |
| Lamp Life | 20000hrs | 20000hrs |
| Light Source | laser_phosphor | laser_phosphor |
| Lens Quality | — | — |
| Tone Mapping | — | — |
| Ultra Short Throw | No | No |
| Chip Size | 0.69" | 0.61" |
| Color Depth | 12bit | 10bit |
| Zoom Ratio | 2 | 2.14 |
| Zoom Type | Motorized | Motorized |
| Focus Type | Motorized | Motorized |
| Noise (Normal) | 24dB | 26dB |
| Noise (Eco) | — | — |
| Power Draw | 440W | 380W |
| HDMI Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| 3D Support | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speaker | No | No |
| Speaker Power | — | — |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Streaming Apps | No | No |
| Lens Memory | Yes | Yes |
| 12V Trigger | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| Frame Interpolation | Yes | Yes |
| Native Aspect | 17:9 | 16:9 |
Key Differences
- Contrast Ratio: JVC DLA-NZ800 at 100000:1 vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES White at 13789:1
- Technology: JVC DLA-NZ800 at D-ILA vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES White at LCoS-SXRD
- Input Lag: JVC DLA-NZ800 at 36ms vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES White at 12ms. Sub-20ms is excellent for gaming. Above 40ms feels sluggish. Only matters for interactive content — film and TV don't benefit from low input lag.
- Color Depth: JVC DLA-NZ800 at 12bit vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES White at 10bit
- Power Draw: JVC DLA-NZ800 at 440W vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES White at 380W
Which Should You Choose?
Choose JVC DLA-NZ800 if you want:
- + better contrast ratio
- + better noise (normal)
Choose Sony VPL-XW6100ES White if you want:
- + better throw ratio min
- + better input lag — sub-20ms is excellent for gaming
- + 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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