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JVC DLA-X700RBE review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£6,160Native panel resolution:3840x2160ANSI lumens:1300Throw ratio:1.4-2.8:1Lamp life:3000 hours

JVC DLA-X700RBE Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 5 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

JVC DLA-X700RBE
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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%

6.0

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

8.5

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 52% of projectors
5.3

Value for money

Value for money
5.3/ 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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Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 96%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
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%

6.3

Image Quality

22%

7.1

Projection & Lens

12%

5.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.4

Audio & Features

8%

5.0

Connectivity

6%

4.6

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 71%
8.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.5/ 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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â–² Better than 70% of models

80%

8.8

Average grade

20%

7.5

Popularity

Grades by review (5)
3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each 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 70%
?

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~ £6,160
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the JVC DLA-X700RBE

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Reviewers love the deep blacks, thorough calibration options and lens memory, but the e-Shift 4K upscaling fails to impress.
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Technical Specifications of projector JVC DLA-X700RBE

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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%

6.3

Image Quality

22%

7.1

Projection & Lens

12%

5.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.4

Audio & Features

8%

5.0

Connectivity

6%

4.6

Design & Power

6.0
Reviews score
8.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
5.3/ 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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Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.3
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
120,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 120000:1, higher than 76.7% of projectors and equal to 1% of projectors.
Native contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
3840x2160
This projector uses a native resolution of 3840x2160, higher than 91.1% of projectors and equal to 4.7% 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
1.78 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.78 m, longer than 92.5% of projectors and equal to 0.3% 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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What reviewers say
Input lag
132 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 132 ms, higher than 98.4% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
In Game 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
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54% of projectors and equal to 35.7% 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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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.
Eco mode rating.
Lamp life (eco mode)
4,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 4,000 hours, longer than 93.8% of projectors and equal to 2.7% of projectors.
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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JVC DLA-X700RBE vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • 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.
  • 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 (120000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    120,000:1 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.
  • 14.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 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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    â–² Better than 70% of models

    80%

    8.8

    Average grade

    20%

    7.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each 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.
    8.5 vs 7.4
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • 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 (120000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    120,000:1 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.
  • Supports lens memory
    This projector stores lens settings, while the average projector does not. 8.1% of projectors offer this.
  • 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 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
  • DVI input included
    This projector supports DVI input, while the average projector does not. 5.3% of projectors support DVI input.
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 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
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    Panel bit depth is 8-bit; 12-bit internal processing is mentioned separately.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 105 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (132 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Game Mode.
    132 ms vs 27 ms
  • 0.77 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.8 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.78 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 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
  • 9.33x more expensive
    JVC DLA-X700RBE is more expensive than the average projector (£6,160 vs £660).
    £6,160 vs £660
  • 30.8% worse value for money
    JVC DLA-X700RBE has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.31 vs 6.9).
    5.31 vs 6.95
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    Panel bit depth is 8-bit; 12-bit internal processing is mentioned separately.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 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
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 8 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2013 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    December 2013
    2013 vs 2021
  • 0.77 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.8 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.78 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 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
  • 105 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (132 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Game Mode.
    132 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.4 vs 2
  • 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.
    Eco mode rating.
    3,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 5.03x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (15 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    15 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 16,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    Eco mode rating.
    4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 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

9.5
CNET
≈ estimated
19/03/2014
Hands-on review · picture quality and e-shift tests
Verdict
JVC DLA-X700RBE is a superb projector with excellent picture quality, though E-shift adds little and 3D costs extra.
9.5
AVForums
≈ estimated
25/02/2014
Video summary · picture performance and calibration
Verdict
JVC DLA-X700RBE is highly recommended, with some of the best 2D and 3D images at its price.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
hometheaterhifi.com
≈ estimated
14/04/2014
Hands-on review · Three-chip D-ILA
Verdict
The JVC DLA-X700R has some of the deepest blacks around, suiting dark-room movie fans, but it struggles to light a 110-inch screen.
9.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
21/10/2013
Expert review · Full HD D-ILA
Verdict
The JVC DLA-X700R has excellent contrast and wide calibration options, but it is not true 4K and its input lag is rather high.
9.0
hifitest.de
✓ explicit
02/12/2014
Lab test · Three-chip D-ILA
Verdict
The JVC DLA-X700RBEL shows the deepest blacks this reviewer has seen on screen, suiting film fans, though it lacks native 4K resolution.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about JVC DLA-X700RBE

  • Industry-leading native contrast and inky black levels that provide exceptional image depth
  • Highly accurate color reproduction with excellent saturation and a diverse tonal range
  • Whisper-quiet operation when used in Low lamp mode
  • Comprehensive calibration and setup options, including powered lens memory and a wide lens shift range
  • Solid build quality featuring a high-end glass lens and a minimalist, professional design
  • Good 3D performance with minimized crosstalk when using the included RF glasses and emitter
  • Effective de-interlacing and video processing for standard and high-definition content

What customers don't like about JVC DLA-X700RBE

  • Extremely expensive original retail price with questionable value compared to lower-tier models like the DLA-X35
  • Not a native 4K projector; uses e-shift technology to simulate higher resolution which may not noticeably improve 1080p content
  • Relatively limited light output (1300 lumens) making it unsuitable for rooms with ambient lighting
  • Fan noise increases significantly and can become distracting when using High lamp mode
  • Lack of built-in 3D emitter and glasses in some regions, requiring additional investment for 3D viewing
  • Inaccurate pre-calibration picture settings, often requiring professional calibration to achieve optimal performance
  • Lacks legacy analog PC and component video inputs

Verdict

The JVC DLA-X700RBE is a high-end 4K e-shift3 D-ILA home cinema projector featuring 1,300 lumens of brightness and a class-leading native contrast ratio of 120,000:1 (up to 1,200,000:1 dynamic). It excels with industry-leading black levels, motorized lens controls (2x zoom, focus, and shift), and THX 3D/ISF certifications for professional-grade calibration. While it provides exceptional picture depth and whisper-quiet 21dB operation in low lamp mode, it is not a native 4K projector, lacks built-in 3D accessories, and has relatively limited light output for rooms with ambient light.

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