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JVC DLA-X500RBE review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£2,990Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:1300Throw ratio:1.4-2.8:1Lamp life:3000 hours

JVC DLA-X500RBE Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 8 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

JVC DLA-X500RBE
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%

6.6

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

8.7

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%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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 54% of models
Score components

42%

7.2

Image Quality

22%

7.0

Projection & Lens

12%

6.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.4

Audio & Features

8%

4.9

Connectivity

6%

5.1

Design & Power

â–²Better than 54%
8.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.7/ 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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80%

8.9

Average grade

20%

8.1

Popularity

Grades by review (8)
7 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 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–²Better than 86%
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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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What reviewers say about the JVC DLA-X500RBE

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Reviewers praise the superb contrast, deep blacks and easy lens setup, but find the connectivity limited.
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Technical Specifications of projector JVC DLA-X500RBE

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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%

7.2

Image Quality

22%

7.0

Projection & Lens

12%

6.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.4

Audio & Features

8%

4.9

Connectivity

6%

5.1

Design & Power

6.6
Reviews score
8.7
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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Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.5
ANSI lumens
1,300
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 1,300 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 64.5% of projectors and equal to 0.9% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
60,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 60000:1, higher than 71.7% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
Native contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 27% of projectors and equal to 59.2% of projectors.
Output resolution
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 71.2% of projectors and equal to 24.6% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCoS
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.4-2.8:1
Min throw distance
?
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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What reviewers say
Input lag
?
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
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 46.1% of projectors and equal to 35.9% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 51.2% of projectors and equal to 46.5% 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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What reviewers say
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
?
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
3,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 3,000 hours, longer than 91.9% of projectors and equal to 4% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
360 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 360 W of power, more than 86.8% of projectors and equal to 0.9% of projectors.
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What reviewers say

JVC DLA-X500RBE vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 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 5 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
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (60000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    60,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via e-shift.
  • 10 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (21 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    Eco mode figure.
    21 dB vs 31 dB
  • 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
  • 17.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.7/ 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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    â–² Better than 86% of models

    80%

    8.9

    Average grade

    20%

    8.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    7 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 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.
    8.7 vs 7.4
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (60000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    60,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via e-shift.
  • 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 lens memory
    This projector stores lens settings, while the average projector does not. 8.1% of projectors offer this.
    Stores up to 5 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.
  • 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
  • 10 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (21 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    Eco mode figure.
    21 dB vs 31 dB
  • 7 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (21 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    Eco mode figure.
    21 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
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • 40.9% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (1,300 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    1,300 vs 2,200
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • 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 does not have a built-in speaker, while the average projector does. 87% of projectors have one.
  • 17,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (3,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    3,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 4.53x more expensive
    JVC DLA-X500RBE is more expensive than the average projector (£2,990 vs £660).
    £2,990 vs £660
  • 26.6% worse value for money
    JVC DLA-X500RBE has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.49 vs 6.9).
    5.49 vs 6.95
  • 40.9% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (1,300 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    1,300 vs 2,200
  • 8 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2013 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    2013 vs 2021
  • 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
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • 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 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.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This projector has fewer USB ports than the average projector (0 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • 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
  • 17,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (3,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    3,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 4.93x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (14.7 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    14.7 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 130 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (360 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    360 W vs 230 W
  • 158 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (455 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    455 mm vs 297 mm
  • 322 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (472 mm vs 150 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 150 mm.
    472 mm vs 150 mm
  • 57 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (179 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    179 mm vs 122 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
digitalfernsehende
≈ estimated
20/02/2014
Hands-on review · picture quality and e-shift tests
Verdict
JVC DLA-X500RBE delivers very good picture quality and is a worthwhile buy for home cinema fans who cannot afford a true 4K projector.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.5
hometheaterhifi.com
≈ estimated
25/06/2014
Hands-on review · e-shift 3D projector
Verdict
The JVC DLA-X500R has excellent black levels and e-shift sharpness close to 4K in a dark room, but it is heavy to mount.
9.5
projectorjunkies.com
≈ estimated
15/11/2014
Short review · Home cinema
Verdict
The JVC X500R is a large but stylish home cinema projector, praised for deep blacks, strong contrast, an excellent lens and quiet running.
10
projectorcentral.com
✓ explicit
24/03/2015
Lab test · 1080p D-ILA
Verdict
The JVC X500R has the deepest blacks seen on any lamp projector, suiting enthusiasts who like fine-tuning, though it weighs about 30 pounds.
9.0
projectiondream.com
≈ estimated
12/03/2016
Detailed review · Full HD 3D
Verdict
The JVC DLA-X500 looks sharp and natural with deep blacks, but its e-Shift softens the picture and it cannot play 4K Blu-ray without a converter.
9.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
14/04/2014
Performance test · Dedicated theatre
Verdict
The JVC DLA-RS4910 is a bright, very quiet projector for dedicated home theatres, with near-reference colour after calibration, but its e-Shift3 mode adds noise.
10
hifitest.de
✓ explicit
22/09/2014
Lab test · Tuned 4K projector
Verdict
The JVC DLA-X500RBE Cinemike mod. gives lively, detailed dark scenes and clean 4K scaling, and it performs best in a fully tuned signal chain.
8.0
fwdmagazine.be
≈ estimated
22/01/2014
Lab test · e-shift Full HD projector
Verdict
The JVC DLA-X500RBE has top black levels and rich colour for a dark room, and e-shift makes Full HD look close to 4K, but noise reduction is average.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about JVC DLA-X500RBE

  • World-beating native contrast and reference-level black depth
  • Excellent shadow detail and high dynamic range
  • Immersive, crosstalk-free 3D performance with stable RF sync
  • Motorised lens system with generous zoom, focus, and shift for easy setup
  • Near-silent operation in Low/Eco lamp mode
  • Effective e-shift3 technology that eliminates visible pixel structure
  • Responsive calibration controls, including a high-quality Color Management System (CMS)

What customers don't like about JVC DLA-X500RBE

  • Extremely high input lag (approx. 125ms), making it unsuitable for competitive gaming
  • Not a 'true' native 4K projector; uses pixel-shifting to simulate higher resolution
  • Lack of future-proofing due to no HDCP 2.2 or HEVC support for 4K content
  • Out-of-the-box color and gamma accuracy often require professional calibration
  • Dimmer 3D images compared to some competitors due to active-shutter glasses
  • Fan noise can become loud and distracting in 'High' lamp power mode
  • Missing some premium features like a motorised lens cover found on higher-end models

Verdict

The JVC DLA-X500RBE is a high-end D-ILA home cinema projector featuring 4K e-shift3 technology, a native contrast ratio of 60,000:1, and 1,300 lumens of brightness. It supports HDMI 2.0, 3D playback, and features a 2x motorized zoom lens with an Intelligent Lens Memory system for various aspect ratios. While it delivers industry-leading black levels, exceptional color accuracy, and quiet operation, it lacks native 4K resolution, is limited to 30Hz for 4K input, and has a relatively large chassis compared to modern competitors.

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