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JVC DLA-RS1100 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£3,520Native panel resolution:4096x2160ANSI lumens:1900Throw ratio:1.4-2.8:1Lamp life:3500 hours

JVC DLA-RS1100 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 3 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

JVC DLA-RS1100
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.9

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.9

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 57% of projectors
5.2

Value for money

Value for money
5.2/ 10
✕
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 98% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 98%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

42%

7.9

Image Quality

22%

6.8

Projection & Lens

12%

7.4

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.9

Audio & Features

8%

5.3

Connectivity

6%

4.4

Design & Power

â–²Better than 66%
6.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models

6.9

Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.5

Average grade

20%

6.7

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
3 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 62%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £3,520
Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the JVC DLA-RS1100

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Technical Specifications of projector JVC DLA-RS1100

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

42%

7.9

Image Quality

22%

6.8

Projection & Lens

12%

7.4

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.9

Audio & Features

8%

5.3

Connectivity

6%

4.4

Design & Power

6.9
Reviews score
6.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
5.2/ 10
✕
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 98% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.2
ANSI lumens
1900
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 1900 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 59.1% of projectors and equal to 0.3% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
40,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 40000:1, higher than 67.8% of projectors and equal to 1.4% of projectors.
Native contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
4096x2160
This projector uses a native resolution of 4096x2160, higher than 95.9% of projectors and equal to 4.1% of projectors.
Output resolution
4096x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 4096x2160, higher than 95.9% of projectors and equal to 3.1% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCoS
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.4-2.8:1
Min throw distance
3.16 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 3.16 m, longer than 99.3% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
Max projection size
200 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 200 inch, smaller than 51.4% of projectors and equal to 12.5% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
2
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 2, wider than 84.7% of projectors and equal to 6.3% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
yes
This projector has motorised zoom. 85.4% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
37 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 37 ms, higher than 65.6% of projectors and equal to 2.3% of projectors.
In Low Latency Mode.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
2.1
This projector supports HDMI 2.1, more modern than 82.2% of projectors and equal to 17.8% of projectors.
Different HDMI ports use 2.1 and 2.
Max HDMI bandwidth
48 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 48 Gbps, higher than 90.7% of projectors and equal to 9.3% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 47.3% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.7% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have built-in smart TV features. 43.9% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 36.8% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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Light source type
lamp
This projector uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 66.5% of projectors and equal to 33.5% of projectors.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
3,500 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 3,500 hours, longer than 88.5% of projectors and equal to 3.3% 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 92.9% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
420 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 420 W of power, more than 93.3% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
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JVC DLA-RS1100 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (4096x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    4096x2160 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
  • Supports lens memory
    This projector stores lens settings, while the average projector does not. 8.1% of projectors offer this.
    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
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (40000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    40,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Motorised zoom
    This projector has motorised zoom, while the average projector does not. 14.7% of projectors support motorised zoom.
  • 7 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (24 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    Eco mode figure.
    24 dB vs 31 dB
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (4096x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    4096x2160 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
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (40000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    40,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 2 bit deeper color depth
    This projector has a higher color depth than the average projector (12 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    12 bit vs 10 bit
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    At 4K.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 41.2% of projectors support HLG.
  • Supports lens memory
    This projector stores lens settings, while the average projector does not. 8.1% of projectors offer this.
    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
  • Motorised zoom
    This projector has motorised zoom, while the average projector does not. 14.7% of projectors support motorised zoom.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    motorized vs manual
  • 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 %
  • 16 % more vertical lens shift
    This projector has more vertical lens shift than the average projector (80 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    80 % vs 64 %
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
    Remote-controlled electronic focus.
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
    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.
    Different HDMI ports use 2.1 and 2.
    2.1 vs 2
  • 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
  • More modern HDCP support
    This projector supports a newer HDCP version than the average projector (2.3 vs 2.2).
    2.3 vs 2.2
  • 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
  • 7 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (24 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    Eco mode figure.
    24 dB vs 31 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
  • 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 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    3.16 m vs 1.0055 m
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • No built-in speaker
    This projector does not have a built-in speaker, while the average projector does. 87% of projectors have one.
  • 14 degrees less vertical correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (16 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    16 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
  • 6.44x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (19.2 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    19.2 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 5.33x more expensive
    JVC DLA-RS1100 is more expensive than the average projector (£3,520 vs £660).
    £3,520 vs £660
  • 32.8% worse value for money
    JVC DLA-RS1100 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.23 vs 6.9).
    5.23 vs 6.95
  • 6.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.9/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models

    6.9

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    6.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.9 vs 7.4
  • 13.6% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (1900 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    1,900 vs 2,200
  • 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 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    3.16 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 14 degrees less vertical correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (16 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    16 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 50 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (200 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    200 inch vs 250 inch
  • 10 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (37 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Low Latency Mode.
    37 ms vs 27 ms
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • No headphone jack
    This projector does not have a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the average projector does. 84.4% of projectors offer a 3.5 mm audio jack.
  • No built-in speaker
    This projector does not have a built-in speaker, while the average projector does. 87% of projectors have one.
  • 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
  • 6.44x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (19.2 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    19.2 kg vs 2.98 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
  • 190 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (420 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    420 W vs 230 W
  • 203 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (500 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    500 mm vs 297 mm
  • 112 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (234 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    234 mm vs 122 mm
  • 345 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (495 mm vs 150 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 150 mm.
    495 mm vs 150 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.
    1.3 W with communication on.
    1.5 W vs 0.5 W

Video reviews

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

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.5
soundandvision.com
≈ estimated
18/08/2022
Hands-on review · Native 4K
Verdict
The JVC DLA-RS1100 is a native 4K lamp projector with deep blacks and sharp detail, suited to dark rooms, though its remote and 42-pound weight are drawbacks.
7.0
soundandvision.com
≈ estimated
18/08/2022
Lab measurements · 4K D-ILA projector
Verdict
The JVC DLA-RS1100 measures well for standard video with neutral grays after calibration, but its HDR settings had to be set by eye.
9.5
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
14/07/2022
Measured review · Native 4K D-ILA
Verdict
The JVC DLA-RS1100 is a sharp, deep-black native 4K projector for dark rooms, though its lamp is the main trade-off compared with laser models.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about JVC DLA-RS1100

  • Superb black levels and contrast, offering a 'wow factor' in dark rooms
  • Excellent, natural color accuracy out of the box (93% DCI P3 coverage)
  • Native 4K resolution (via D-ILA panels) and high-quality all-glass lens
  • Effective HDR performance with Frame Adapt HDR and HDR10+ support
  • Good gaming capabilities, including 4K/120p input support and low latency
  • High placement flexibility due to wide powered lens shift and zoom
  • Quiet fan operation in standard/eco modes

What customers don't like about JVC DLA-RS1100

  • Lamp-based light source means lower brightness and shorter lifespan compared to laser models (3,500-4,500 hrs)
  • Less bright than competitors like the Epson LS12000, limiting performance in rooms with ambient light
  • Manual lens cover instead of motorized, which is a downgrade from some previous JVC designs
  • No digital keystone correction (only vertical), making installation less forgiving
  • Image can appear slightly softer in Frame Adapt HDR mode compared to direct HDR10, according to some users
  • Limited 3D glasses support and dim 3D performance, which is typical for the technology

Verdict

The JVC DLA-RS1100 is a high-end, lamp-based home theater projector featuring three 0.69-inch native 4K D-ILA devices and a 65mm all-glass lens to deliver 1,900 ANSI lumens with a native contrast ratio of 40,000:1. It excels in HDR performance through proprietary Frame Adapt HDR and Theater Optimizer technology, which provides frame-by-frame dynamic tone mapping for HDR10 and HDR10+ content. Key pros include its support for 4K/120p input and Low Latency mode for advanced gaming, exceptional black levels typical of D-ILA technology, and motorized lens shift (±80% vertical, ±34% horizontal) for high installation flexibility. Notable cons include its reliance on a traditional mercury lamp rather than a laser light source—leading to a shorter 4,500-hour eco-mode lifespan and gradual brightness decay—along with its large physical footprint and lack of built-in smart streaming features or internal speakers.

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