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JVC DLA NZ8 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£14,070Native panel resolution:4096x2160ANSI lumens:2500Throw ratio:1.43-2.92:1Lamp life:20000 hours

JVC DLA NZ8 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 NZ8
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

90%

7.7

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–²Better than 88% of projectors
5.7

Value for money

Value for money
5.7/ 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 78% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 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 87% of models
Score components

42%

8.7

Image Quality

22%

7.4

Projection & Lens

12%

8.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.9

Audio & Features

8%

5.3

Connectivity

6%

7.9

Design & Power

â–²Better than 87%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

  • jvc-dla-nz8
jvc-dla-nz8
Where to buy
    N/A~ £14,070
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Technical Specifications of projector JVC DLA NZ8

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 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 87% of models
Score components:

42%

8.7

Image Quality

22%

7.4

Projection & Lens

12%

8.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.9

Audio & Features

8%

5.3

Connectivity

6%

7.9

Design & Power

7.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 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 69% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
JVC DLA NZ8 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 64.5% of projectors.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.7/ 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 78% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.7
ANSI lumens
2,500
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 2,500 ANSI lumens, brighter than 53.3% of projectors and equal to 4.1% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
80,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 80000:1, higher than 70.8% of projectors and equal to 0.6% of projectors.
Native 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
1.43-2.92:1
Min throw distance
3.17 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 3.17 m, longer than 99.9% of projectors.
Max projection size
200 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 200 inch, smaller than 51.3% of projectors and equal to 12.8% 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
38 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 38 ms, higher than 66.2% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
In Low Latency Mode at 4K/60Hz.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
?
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
2.1
This projector supports HDMI 2.1, more modern than 82.3% of projectors and equal to 17.7% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
48 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 48 Gbps, higher than 90.1% of projectors and equal to 9.9% 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
laser
This projector uses laser light source technology, more advanced than 74% of projectors and equal to 26% of projectors.
BLU-Escent Laser Diode.
Laser Light Source
yes
This projector uses a laser light source. 72% of projectors use a laser light source.
BLU-Escent Laser Diode with 20,0 hour life expectancy.
Lamp life
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 34.4% of projectors and equal to 27.6% of projectors.
Laser light source life.
Lamp life (eco mode)
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 36.3% of projectors and equal to 19% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
440 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 440 W of power, more than 94.2% of projectors and equal to 0.9% of projectors.
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JVC DLA NZ8 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.
    Stored within 10 Installation Modes.
  • 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
  • 2.82x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (240 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    240 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.7% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via e-shiftX.
  • 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 %
  • 2.82x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (240 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    240 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.7% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via e-shiftX.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (80000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    80,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 13.6% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (2,500 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,500 vs 2,200
  • Supports lens memory
    This projector supports lens memory, while the average projector does not. 9% of projectors support lens memory.
    Stored within 10 Installation Modes.
  • 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
  • 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.
    Remote-controlled electronic focus.
    motorized vs manual
  • 20 % more vertical lens shift
    This projector has more vertical lens shift than the average projector (80 % vs 60 %). The average projector has 60 % vertical lens shift.
    80 % vs 60 %
  • 4 % more horizontal lens shift
    This projector has more horizontal lens shift than the average projector (34 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    34 % vs 30 %
  • 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.
  • Modern HDMI standard
    This projector offers Modern HDMI standard than the average projector (2.1 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    2.1 vs 2.0
  • 2.67x higher HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (48 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    48 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • Modern HDCP version
    This projector offers Modern HDCP version than the average projector (2.3 vs 2.2). The average projector supports HDCP 2.2.
    2.3 vs 2.2
  • High HDMI input format
    This projector supports a more capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (8K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    8K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 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
  • Includes VGA
    This projector includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 45.3% of projectors include VGA input.
  • Uses laser light source
    This projector uses a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
    BLU-Escent Laser Diode with 20,0 hour life expectancy.
  • 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
  • 2.15 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (3.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    3.17 m vs 1.025 m
  • 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 built-in speaker
    This projector drawback: no built-in speaker. 85.3% of projectors have a built-in speaker.
  • 7.45x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (23.1 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    23.1 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 11 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (38 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Low Latency Mode at 4K/60Hz.
    38 ms vs 27 ms
  • 18.27x more expensive
    JVC DLA NZ8 is more expensive than the average projector (£14,070 vs £770).
    £14,070 vs £770
  • 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.
  • 18.27x more expensive
    JVC DLA NZ8 is more expensive than the average projector (£14,070 vs £770).
    £14,070 vs £770
  • 4.87x less popular
    JVC DLA NZ8 has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 15% worse value for money
    JVC DLA NZ8 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.66 vs 6.5).
    5.66 vs 6.51
  • 2.15 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (3.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    3.17 m vs 1.025 m
  • 46.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (200 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    200 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 11 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (38 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Low Latency Mode at 4K/60Hz.
    38 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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.
  • 7.45x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (23.1 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    23.1 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 205 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (440 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    440 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
  • 360 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (505 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    505 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

9.0
Audioholics
≈ estimated
18/11/2023
Feature overview · first impressions ahead of full review
Verdict
The JVC DLA-NZ8 is likely the Goldilocks projector in JVC's lineup, with strong features and performance.
9.5
Sound Advice: hi-fi, TV and home cinema reviews
≈ estimated
09/02/2023
Pick of the year · owner's purchase and calibrator's view
Verdict
The JVC DLA-NZ8 has exceptional picture quality and black levels, the best projector for its price if you have a proper dark room.
9.0
Bahn Yuki
≈ estimated
16/12/2021
First look · 8K input and resolution-switch tests
Verdict
JVC DLA-NZ8 is a good buy with very good picture quality, though expensive and only decent in motion.
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What customers like about JVC DLA NZ8

  • Class-leading black levels and superior contrast performance that provide a film-like quality
  • State-of-the-art HDR dynamic tone mapping that automatically optimises images based on content and room setup
  • High brightness of 2,500 lumens from a long-lasting BLU-Escent laser light source (rated for 20,000 hours)
  • Advanced 8K/e-shiftX processing that shifts pixels in four directions to create an 8K-quality perceived resolution
  • Future-proof connectivity with two HDMI 2.1 inputs supporting 8K/60p and 4K/120p signals, ideal for next-gen gaming
  • Excellent 3D performance that is bright, punchy, and virtually free of ghosting or crosstalk
  • Exceptionally quiet operation, even in mid and high laser modes, which is impressive for its size
  • Highly effective remote control with a dedicated backlight that illuminates button text for use in dark rooms

What customers don't like about JVC DLA NZ8

  • Extremely high price tag, often described as a major financial investment
  • Large and heavy chassis (weighing approximately 23.1kg), requiring a very sturdy stand or a heavy-duty ceiling mount
  • Potential for 'bright corners' in very dark scenes, though this is often only noticeable on a fully black screen with laser dimming off
  • Dynamic laser control can sometimes be overly aggressive, particularly making text in movie credits appear too dim
  • Mandatory use of a dark, light-controlled room is necessary to maintain the projector's superior contrast performance
  • Requires additional purchase of an optional RF transmitter and active shutter glasses to view 3D content
  • Usability quirk where Low Latency Mode (LLM) is greyed out until laser dimming is manually turned off

Verdict

The JVC DLA-NZ8 is a high-end 4K laser projector featuring three 0.69-inch native D-ILA devices and proprietary 8K/e-shiftX technology to deliver a perceived 8192 x 4320 resolution. It utilizes a BLU-Escent laser diode light source providing 2,500 lumens of brightness and a 20,000-hour lifespan, paired with a 17-element, 15-group 65mm all-glass lens. Key pros include industry-leading black levels with an 80,000:1 native contrast ratio, advanced Frame Adapt HDR with dynamic tone mapping, and future-proof connectivity via dual 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 ports supporting 8K/60p and 4K/120p for gaming. Its main drawbacks are a significant physical footprint and weight (23.1kg), a high retail price, and the fact that its wide color filter for 100% DCI-P3 coverage can reduce total light output by approximately 25-30% when engaged.

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