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JVC DLA-RS2100 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£9,660Native panel resolution:4096x2160ANSI lumens:2200Throw ratio:1.43-2.92:1Lamp life:20000 hours

JVC DLA-RS2100 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

JVC DLA-RS2100
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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%

7.5

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

7.5

Reviews score

10%

?

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

â–²Better than 71% of projectors
5.5

Value for money

Value for money
5.5/ 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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Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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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Score components

42%

8.4

Image Quality

22%

6.7

Projection & Lens

12%

8.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.9

Audio & Features

8%

5.3

Connectivity

6%

7.7

Design & Power

â–²Better than 85%
7.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.5/ 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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7.5

Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

6.1

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 55%
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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~ £9,660
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Technical Specifications of projector JVC DLA-RS2100

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components:

42%

8.4

Image Quality

22%

6.7

Projection & Lens

12%

8.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.9

Audio & Features

8%

5.3

Connectivity

6%

7.7

Design & Power

7.5
Reviews score
7.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
5.5/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.5
ANSI lumens
2,200
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 2,200 ANSI lumens, brighter than 46.2% of projectors and equal to 4.3% 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
8192x4320
This projector supports output resolution up to 8192x4320, higher than 99.1% of projectors and equal to 0.9% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCoS
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Throw ratio
1.43-2.92:1
Min throw distance
1.88 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.88 m, longer than 94.2% of projectors and equal to 0.5% 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
18 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 18 ms, lower than 64.6% of projectors and equal to 0.6% of projectors.
At 4K/120Hz.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
yes
This projector switches to low-latency mode automatically for games. 84.1% 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.
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
laser
This projector uses laser light source technology, more advanced than 75.4% of projectors and equal to 24.6% of projectors.
Laser light source
yes
This projector has a laser light source. 73.3% of projectors offer this.
BLU-Escent Laser Diode.
Lamp life
20,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 35.2% of projectors and equal to 25.8% 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 39.4% of projectors and equal to 17.9% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
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-RS2100 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
  • 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+.
  • Supports auto low-latency mode
    This projector switches to low-latency mode automatically, while the average projector does not. 16% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via e-shift.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via e-shift.
  • 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.
    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.
  • Supports auto low-latency mode
    This projector switches to low-latency mode automatically, while the average projector does not. 16% of projectors offer this.
  • 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.
    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
  • 9 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (18 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 4K/120Hz.
    18 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Laser light source
    This projector has a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 26.7% of projectors have one.
    BLU-Escent Laser Diode.
  • 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
  • 0.87 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.9 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.88 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.
  • 20 degrees less vertical correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (10 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    10 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • No built-in speaker
    This projector does not have a built-in speaker, while the average projector does. 87% of projectors have one.
  • 7.55x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (22.5 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    22.5 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 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
  • 14.64x more expensive
    JVC DLA-RS2100 is more expensive than the average projector (£9,660 vs £660).
    £9,660 vs £660
  • 14.64x more expensive
    JVC DLA-RS2100 is more expensive than the average projector (£9,660 vs £660).
    £9,660 vs £660
  • 26.6% worse value for money
    JVC DLA-RS2100 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.49 vs 6.9).
    5.49 vs 6.95
  • 0.87 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.9 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.88 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 20 degrees less vertical correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (10 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    10 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
  • 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.
  • 7.55x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (22.5 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    22.5 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 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
  • 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.
    0.3 W with communication on.
    1.5 W vs 0.5 W
  • 84 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (234 mm vs 150 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 150 mm.
    234 mm vs 150 mm

Video reviews

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

6.0
Jonathan VonEngeln
≈ estimated
24/03/2023
Comparison · sharpness test against Epson LS12000
Verdict
JVC DLA-RS2100 is sharper on a native 4K desktop, but the Epson LS12000 looks sharper with real-world content and wins overall.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.5
hometheaterhifi.com
≈ estimated
24/04/2023
Hands-on review · 8K laser projector
Verdict
The JVC DLA-RS2100 is a bright 8K-capable laser projector with excellent HDR tone mapping, though it lacks Dolby Vision and a wide-gamut filter.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about JVC DLA-RS2100

  • Industry-leading HDR performance with Frame Adapt dynamic tone mapping
  • Native 4K resolution with 8K e-shift and support for 4K/120Hz gaming
  • High-quality 65mm all-glass lens providing a razor-sharp image
  • Long-lasting BLU-Escent laser light source rated for 20,000 hours
  • Excellent black levels and contrast characteristic of JVC's D-ILA technology
  • Highly flexible calibration options and user-friendly menus

What customers don't like about JVC DLA-RS2100

  • High retail price compared to entry-level 4K projectors
  • Noticeable fan noise, particularly when high laser or 'super fan' modes are active
  • Lacks support for Dolby Vision, though proprietary HDR processing mitigates this
  • Large physical footprint with massive rear vents that may require special mounting
  • Black levels, while excellent, may show a slight blue or grey haze compared to top-tier Sony units
  • Poor resale value, often selling used for significantly less than original MSRP

Verdict

The JVC DLA-RS2100 is a high-end home theatre projector featuring a BLU-Escent laser light source with 2,200 lumens of brightness and a 20,000-hour lifespan. It utilises three 0.69-inch native 4K D-ILA devices and proprietary 8K/e-shift technology to deliver 8192 x 4320 resolution, supported by a 17-element, 15-group 65mm all-glass lens. Main pros include its world-first 8K/60p and 4K/120p input capability, industry-leading Frame Adapt HDR with dynamic tone mapping, and a spectacular native contrast ratio of 40,000:1 (infinite dynamic contrast). For gamers, it offers extremely low latency and 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 connectivity. However, notable cons include its substantial physical weight of nearly 50 lbs, lack of native Dolby Vision support, and relatively loud fan noise during high-output operation.

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