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DLA-NZ9

2022Unverified

JVC's flagship 8K e-shift laser projector for reference-grade home cinema

Launch price $24,999Today $22,999
Check price at Amazon · ~$22,999JVC

Then vs. now

7565

The frontier has moved: down 10 points since 2022.

BrightnessImage qualityFeaturesNoisePortabilityValue
At launch (2022)Today
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DimensionAt launchToday
Brightness8572
Image quality9782
Features9075
Noise8883
Portability3530
Value5546

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Why the DLA-NZ9 stands out

Where it beats the average projector in its class.

Peak Brightness

3000 lumens

16% more than the 2,580 average

Specifications

Optics & Display

Resolution
Native 4K D-ILA (8K/e-shift)
Native Contrast
120,000:1
Peak Brightness
3000 lumens
HDR Support
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision-mapped, HLG

Light Source

Light Source Type
BLU-Escent Laser
Light Source Lifespan
20,000 hrs

Audio & Smart Features

Speaker Power
None (external only)
Smart Platform
None (external streamer required)

Physical & Connectivity

Throw Type
Standard throw
Screen Size Range
60-200 in
Weight
64 lbs
HDMI Ports
2