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JVC DLA NX9 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£15,840Native panel resolution:4096x2160ANSI lumens:2200Throw ratio:?Lamp life:3500 hours

JVC DLA NX9 Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

JVC DLA NX9
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
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When it matters
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Score distribution
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â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

90%

7.2

Technical score

10%

7.7

User score

â–²Better than 76% of projectors
5.4

Value for money

Value for money
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 86%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

42%

8.0

Image Quality

22%

8.2

Projection & Lens

12%

7.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.9

Audio & Features

8%

5.3

Connectivity

6%

4.6

Design & Power

â–²Better than 77%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 76%
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Technical Specifications of projector JVC DLA NX9

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

42%

8.0

Image Quality

22%

8.2

Projection & Lens

12%

7.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.9

Audio & Features

8%

5.3

Connectivity

6%

4.6

Design & Power

7.2
User score
User score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
2.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Popularity:
JVC DLA NX9 has a popularity score of 2 points, which is lower than 61.8% of projectors.
2.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.4
ANSI lumens
2,200
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 2,200 ANSI lumens, brighter than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 4.7% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
100,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 100000:1, higher than 71.6% of projectors and equal to 3.8% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
4096x2160
This projector uses a native resolution of 4096x2160, higher than 95.3% of projectors and equal to 4.7% of projectors.
Output Resolution
8192x4320
This projector supports output resolution up to 8192x4320, higher than 99% of projectors and equal to 1% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCoS
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Throw ratio
?
Min throw distance
?
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.9% of projectors and equal to 37.9% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
2
Market range: <1.1 – >2.1
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 2, wider than 83.3% of projectors and equal to 6.6% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
yes
This projector has motorized zoom. 83.8% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not support ALLM. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 45.3% of projectors and equal to 36.8% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 47.7% of projectors and equal to 40.1% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45% of projectors and equal to 47.7% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not support Wi-Fi. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have smart TV features. 43.8% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 35.2% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
lamp
This projector uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 67.1% of projectors and equal to 33% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
no
This projector does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
3,500 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 3,500 hours, longer than 87.1% of projectors and equal to 3.7% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
4,500 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 4,500 hours, longer than 92.4% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
400 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 400 W of power, more than 90.8% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
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JVC DLA NX9 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (8192x4320 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    8192x4320 vs 1920x1080
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (4096x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    4096x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (100% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    100% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Supports lens memory
    This projector supports lens memory, while the average projector does not. 9% of projectors support lens memory.
    Stores up to 10 presets.
  • 0.7 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (2 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    2 vs 1.3
  • 40 % more vertical lens shift
    This projector has more vertical lens shift than the average projector (100 % vs 60 %). The average projector has 60 % vertical lens shift.
    100 % vs 60 %
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (100000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    100,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via e-shift.
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (8192x4320 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    8192x4320 vs 1920x1080
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (4096x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    4096x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (100% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    100% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (100000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    100,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via e-shift.
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • Supports lens memory
    This projector supports lens memory, while the average projector does not. 9% of projectors support lens memory.
    Stores up to 10 presets.
  • 0.7 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (2 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    2 vs 1.3
  • 40 % more vertical lens shift
    This projector has more vertical lens shift than the average projector (100 % vs 60 %). The average projector has 60 % vertical lens shift.
    100 % vs 60 %
  • 13 % more horizontal lens shift
    This projector has more horizontal lens shift than the average projector (43 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    43 % vs 30 %
  • Has motorized zoom
    This projector has motorized zoom, while the average projector does not. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    motorized vs manual
  • 53.5 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
    Via Clear Motion Drive.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 6 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (24 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    Eco mode figure.
    24 dB vs 30 dB
  • 4 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (24 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    Eco mode figure.
    24 dB vs 28 dB
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • No Bluetooth support
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No built-in speaker
    This projector drawback: no built-in speaker. 85.3% of projectors have a built-in speaker.
  • 23 degrees less vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (7 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    7 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 16,500 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (3,500 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    3,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 20.57x more expensive
    JVC DLA NX9 is more expensive than the average projector (£15,840 vs £770).
    £15,840 vs £770
  • 20.4% worse value for money
    JVC DLA NX9 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.4 vs 6.5).
    5.4 vs 6.51
  • 3.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    JVC DLA NX9
    the average projector
    JVC DLA NX9 has a lower user score than the average projector (7.74 vs 8.000).
    7.74 vs 8
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 23 degrees less vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (7 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    7 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • No Bluetooth support
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • No 3.5 mm jack
    This projector does not include a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the average projector does. 82.9% of projectors include a 3.5 mm audio jack.
  • No built-in speaker
    This projector drawback: no built-in speaker. 85.3% of projectors have a built-in speaker.
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • 16,500 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (3,500 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    3,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 7.03x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (21.8 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    21.8 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 15,500 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (4,500 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    4,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 165 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (400 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    400 W vs 235 W
  • 200 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (500 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    500 mm vs 300 mm
  • 107 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (234 mm vs 127 mm). The average projector has a height of 127 mm.
    234 mm vs 127 mm
  • 373 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (518 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    518 mm vs 145 mm
  • 1 W higher standby power
    This projector uses more standby power than the average projector (1.5 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
    1.5 W vs 0.5 W

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.5
AVForums
≈ estimated
26/02/2020
Long-term test · three months of daily use with native 4K
Verdict
JVC DLA-NX9 is the best in its market segment, with superb HDR, but its high price is the main hurdle.
9.5
HDTVTest
≈ estimated
22/09/2018
First look · launch event demos and first impressions
Verdict
JVC DLA-NX9 produces the best HDR picture the reviewer has seen from a home projector, with very deep blacks.
9.0
Tech in a Sec
≈ estimated
24/04/2019
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
JVC DLA-NX9 makes a very strong first impression, with a full movie and HDR test promised later.
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about JVC DLA NX9

  • Exceptional 8K e-shift resolution providing class-leading image detail and sharpness.
  • Best-in-class HDR performance with Frame Adapt dynamic tone mapping.
  • High-quality 100mm all-glass lens inherited from much more expensive flagship models.
  • Breathtaking native contrast (100,000:1) and deep black levels typical of JVC D-ILA technology.
  • Excellent color accuracy with near 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 cinematic color gamut.
  • Impressive 3D performance with virtually no crosstalk and great depth.
  • Robust build quality and electronic lens controls for easier fine-tuning and installation.

What customers don't like about JVC DLA NX9

  • Extremely high price point, often compared to the cost of a small car.
  • Massive and heavy chassis (approx. 22kg), requiring professional installation or a two-person lift.
  • Native 4K chips result in a slightly higher black floor compared to older 1080p e-shift JVC models.
  • Some units suffer from 'bright corners' visible only in completely black fields.
  • Increased fan noise when running the lamp in 'High' mode compared to previous generations.
  • Limited 18Gbps HDMI 2.0b inputs cannot accept native 8K signals (only upscaled 4K).
  • Out-of-the-box color accuracy can be slightly warm, often requiring professional calibration.

Verdict

The JVC DLA-NX9 is a high-end D-ILA home cinema projector featuring three 0.69-inch native 4K devices and proprietary 8K/e-shift technology to deliver a simulated 8192 x 4320 resolution. It produces 2,200 lumens of brightness and a class-leading native contrast ratio of 100,000:1, which reaches 1,000,000:1 dynamically. Key characteristics include a premium 100mm all-glass lens with motorized 2x zoom, Frame Adapt HDR for dynamic tone mapping, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage. Main pros include exceptional 4K sharpness, reference-level black levels, and industry-leading HDR performance; however, it is notably expensive, large and heavy at nearly 22kg, and some units may exhibit slight 'bright corner' artifacts in fully black scenes.

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