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JVC DLA RS4100 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£22,000Native panel resolution:4096x2160ANSI lumens:3000Throw ratio:1.35-2.75:1Lamp life:20000 hours

JVC DLA RS4100 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 RS4100
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 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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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

90%

8.1

Technical score

10%

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User score

★Better than 95% of projectors
6.0

Value for money

Value for money
6.0/ 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 70% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 70%
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 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
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

42%

9.0

Image Quality

22%

8.4

Projection & Lens

12%

8.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.4

Audio & Features

8%

5.6

Connectivity

6%

7.9

Design & Power

★Better than 95%
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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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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

  • jvc-dla-rs4100
jvc-dla-rs4100
Where to buy
    N/A~ £22,000
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Technical Specifications of projector JVC DLA RS4100

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
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
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

42%

9.0

Image Quality

22%

8.4

Projection & Lens

12%

8.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.4

Audio & Features

8%

5.6

Connectivity

6%

7.9

Design & Power

8.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 RS4100 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 64.5% of projectors.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.0/ 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 70% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

6.0
ANSI lumens
3,000
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 3,000 ANSI lumens, brighter than 64.2% of projectors and equal to 9.1% 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.
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
1.35-2.75:1
Min throw distance
1.88 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.88 m, longer than 94.7% of projectors and equal to 0.6% of projectors.
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
36 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 36 ms, higher than 63.1% of projectors and equal to 0.9% of projectors.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
yes
This projector supports ALLM. 82.9% of projectors support 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.
48Gbps bandwidth; HDCP 2.3.
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
?
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.
Laser Light Source
yes
This projector uses a laser light source. 72% of projectors use a laser light source.
BLU-Escent Laser Diode.
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.
Eco mode rating.
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 RS4100 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 %
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.7% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports ALLM
    This projector supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
  • 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 HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.7% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • 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.
    Native contrast ratio.
    100,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 36.4% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,000 vs 2,200
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via e-shiftX.
  • 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. 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 ALLM
    This projector supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
  • 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.
    48Gbps bandwidth; HDCP 2.3.
    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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 0.86 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 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.88 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.
  • 8.16x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (25.3 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    25.3 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 28.57x more expensive
    JVC DLA RS4100 is more expensive than the average projector (£22,000 vs £770).
    £22,000 vs £770
  • 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
  • 9 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (36 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    36 ms vs 27 ms
  • 28.57x more expensive
    JVC DLA RS4100 is more expensive than the average projector (£22,000 vs £770).
    £22,000 vs £770
  • 4.87x less popular
    JVC DLA RS4100 has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 8.9% worse value for money
    JVC DLA RS4100 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.97 vs 6.5).
    5.97 vs 6.51
  • 0.86 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 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.88 m vs 1.025 m
  • 9 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (36 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    36 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 built-in speaker
    This projector drawback: no built-in speaker. 85.3% of projectors have a built-in speaker.
  • 8.16x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (25.3 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    25.3 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
  • 383 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (528 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    528 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

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What customers like about JVC DLA RS4100

  • Superb 8K and native 4K image clarity due to the high-quality 100mm all-glass lens assembly
  • Exceptional HDR performance with industry-leading dynamic tone mapping and 'Frame Adapt HDR'
  • Incredible native and dynamic contrast providing deep, rich black levels and significant 'pop' in highlights
  • High brightness of 3,000 lumens allows for vibrant images even on larger screens
  • Quiet operation thanks to a large chassis that accommodates slower-moving fans
  • Excellent for gaming with dual 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 inputs supporting 4K/120p and low latency modes
  • Long-lasting BLU-Escent laser light source with a 20,000-hour lifespan
  • Improved signal locking speed compared to previous generations

What customers don't like about JVC DLA RS4100

  • Very high price point makes it a significant investment compared to other native 4K models
  • Large and heavy chassis (approx. 25kg) requires a sturdy mount and often two people for installation
  • Highest brightness mode can sometimes negatively affect color accuracy, specifically flesh tones
  • Noticeable reduction in brightness (approx. 25-30%) when the Cinema Filter is engaged for wider color gamut
  • Occasional 'firmware gremlins' reported, such as issues with laser dimming when Low Latency mode is active
  • Lack of built-in smart TV features or streaming apps
  • Slow HDMI handshaking when switching between resolutions or frame rates

Verdict

The JVC DLA-RS4100 is a flagship D-ILA laser projector featuring proprietary 8K/e-shiftX technology to deliver a high-resolution 8192 x 4320 image through an 18-element, 16-group 100mm all-glass lens. Driven by a BLU-Escent laser diode, it provides a powerful 3,000 lumens of brightness, a 100,000:1 native contrast ratio, and a wide color gamut exceeding 100% of DCI-P3. Key pros include industry-leading HDR performance with Frame Adapt HDR and HDR10+ support, exceptionally deep black levels, and 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 inputs that support 8K/60p and 4K/120p for advanced gaming. Cons include its substantial physical footprint, high premium price point, and the absence of integrated smart TV features or wireless connectivity like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

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