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JVC LX-NZ3 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£3,430Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:3000Throw ratio:1.36-2.18:1Lamp life:20000 hours

JVC LX-NZ3 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 LX-NZ3
7.0/10

Overall score

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

35%

6.9

Technical score

30%

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

25%

6.9

Reviews score

10%

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

â–¼Worse than 57% of projectors
5.2

Value for money

Value for money
5.2/ 10
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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%

7.0

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

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6.9

Technical score

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

42%

8.3

Image Quality

22%

5.3

Projection & Lens

12%

6.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.5

Audio & Features

8%

5.8

Connectivity

6%

6.9

Design & Power

â–²Better than 66%
6.9

Reviews score

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

Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

7.5

Popularity

Grades by review (5)
4 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 4 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–¼Worse than 62%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
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Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £3,430
Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the JVC LX-NZ3

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Reviewers like the punchy HDR and accurate colour, but uneven image uniformity and noticeable fan noise draw complaints.
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Technical Specifications of projector JVC LX-NZ3

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

42%

8.3

Image Quality

22%

5.3

Projection & Lens

12%

6.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.5

Audio & Features

8%

5.8

Connectivity

6%

6.9

Design & Power

6.9
Reviews score
6.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
5.2/ 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%

7.0

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.2
ANSI lumens
3,000
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 3,000 ANSI lumens, brighter than 62.9% of projectors and equal to 8.4% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
Infinity:1 (dynamic)
This projector has a contrast ratio of Infinity:1 (dynamic), higher than 99.5% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast is described as effectively infinite.
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.
Via XPR pixel shifting.
Projection technology
DLP
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.36-2.18:1
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
1.6
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.6, wider than 61.5% of projectors and equal to 17% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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What reviewers say
Input lag
44 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 44 ms, higher than 73.7% of projectors.
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.
Different HDMI ports use 2 and 1.4.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 48.9% of projectors and equal to 39.7% 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.
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.
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 LX-NZ3 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (Infinity:1 (dynamic) vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast is described as effectively infinite.
    Infinity:1 (dynamic) vs 10,000:1
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Via XPR pixel shifting.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 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
  • Laser light source
    This projector has a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 26.7% of projectors have one.
  • 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
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    1 vs 0
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (Infinity:1 (dynamic) vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast is described as effectively infinite.
    Infinity:1 (dynamic) vs 10,000:1
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Via XPR pixel shifting.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 0.3 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.6 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.6 vs 1.3
  • 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
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    1 vs 0
  • Laser light source
    This projector has a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 26.7% of projectors have one.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 7 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (23 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    23 % vs 30 %
  • No built-in speaker
    This projector does not have a built-in speaker, while the average projector does. 87% of projectors have one.
  • 17 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (44 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    44 ms vs 27 ms
  • No 3D video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • 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
  • 5.2x more expensive
    JVC LX-NZ3 is more expensive than the average projector (£3,430 vs £660).
    £3,430 vs £660
  • 32.8% worse value for money
    JVC LX-NZ3 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.23 vs 6.9).
    5.23 vs 6.95
  • 6.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.9/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models

    6.9

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    7.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    4 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 4 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.
    6.9 vs 7.4
  • No 3D video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not display 3D with glasses, while the average projector does. 54.4% of projectors offer 3D with glasses.
  • 2 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2019 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    November 2019
    2019 vs 2021
  • Narrower color gamut
    This projector has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (97.6% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    97.6% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 7 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (23 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    23 % vs 30 %
  • 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
  • 4 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (60 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    60 % vs 64 %
  • 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
  • 17 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (44 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    44 ms vs 27 ms
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • No built-in speaker
    This projector does not have a built-in speaker, while the average projector does. 87% of projectors have one.
  • 3 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (34 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    34 dB vs 31 dB
  • 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
  • 2.11x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (6.3 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    6.3 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 1 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (29 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    29 dB vs 28 dB
  • 108 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (405 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    405 mm vs 297 mm

Video reviews

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

8.0
That Home Theater Dude
≈ estimated
01/02/2020
Hands-on review · picture, settings and remote tests
Verdict
The JVC LX-NZ3 delivers excellent picture quality, but trades off some brightness and has a few setup and remote limits.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
projectorjunkies.com
≈ estimated
28/12/2020
Hands-on review · 4K laser DLP
Verdict
The JVC LX-NZ3 is a compact, very bright 4K DLP projector that is easy to place with lens shift, but it needs a large screen and hand-turned focus.
8.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
02/01/2020
Lab test · Brightness and noise
Verdict
The JVC LX-NZ3 measured close to its rated 3,000 lumens and stays quiet in Eco, but Normal laser mode is noticeably louder.
8.0
techforbrains.com
≈ estimated
06/02/2021
Lab test · Laser projector
Verdict
The JVC LX-NZ3 is a brighter, laser-based follow-up to the LX-UH1 that suits big screens in rooms that are not fully dark, though its blacks look lifted.
5.0
mondoprojos.fr
≈ estimated
26/11/2019
Hands-on test · Laser DLP
Verdict
The JVC LX-NZ3 is bright, with wide lens shift and good HDR after calibration, but it is loud and low in contrast.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about JVC LX-NZ3

  • Exceptional brightness (3,000 lumens) suitable for rooms with ambient light
  • Maintenance-free laser light source with a long lifespan of up to 20,000 hours
  • Auto Tone Mapping feature provides effective HDR10 optimization without manual adjustments
  • Sharp 4K image quality through efficient XPR pixel-shifting technology
  • Flexible installation options including a wide 1.6x zoom and vertical/horizontal lens shift
  • Compact and lightweight design compared to other high-end JVC models
  • Sealed light path prevents internal dust build-up

What customers don't like about JVC LX-NZ3

  • Fan noise can be significant and distracting in 'Normal' lamp mode
  • Black levels and native contrast are not as deep as JVC's higher-end D-ILA models
  • Susceptible to the 'rainbow effect' inherent to single-chip DLP projectors
  • Lacks motorized lens controls, requiring manual adjustment for zoom and focus
  • Not a native 4K projector (uses pixel shifting to achieve resolution)
  • Some reports of reliability issues, such as dead pixels or unit failure shortly after the one-year warranty
  • Does not support 3D content or third-party anamorphic lenses

Verdict

The JVC LX-NZ3 is a compact 4K UHD DLP home theater projector powered by a BLU-Escent laser light source that delivers 3,000 lumens of brightness and an impressive 20,000-hour lifespan. Its standout features include proprietary Auto Tone Mapping for optimized HDR10 performance, a wide manual lens shift (±60% vertical, ±23% horizontal), and a 1.6x optical zoom for flexible installation. The projector provides sharp imagery and maintenance-free operation with an 'Infinity:1' dynamic contrast ratio, making it ideal for rooms with some ambient light. However, its native contrast and black levels are not as deep as JVC's higher-end D-ILA models, it lacks a motorized lens, and fan noise can be noticeable when operating in full-power mode.

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