JVC NZ800: The One I Chose for My Home Theater
I’ve owned several JVC projectors over the years, and the NZ800 is the one I personally use in my home theater—and for good reason. With 2,700 lumens of brightness, it’s bright enough to deliver proper HDR on my 150” cinemascope screen, something my previous NX7 struggled with. JVC’s native 4K resolution combined with 8K e-shiftX brings an incredible level of detail, while their best-in-class dynamic tone mapping (DTM) ensures that HDR content looks stunning right out of the box.
One of the standout features of the NZ800 is Lens Memory, a game-changer for those with Cinemascope screens (2.35:1, 2.40:1, etc.). I created a lens memory preset for 16:9, 2.35:1, 2.40:1, and even one for the PS5. Choosing one of the presets, the NZ800 will automatically zoom, shift, and refocus the image to perfectly fill my screen! Lens memory allows you to enjoy a full, immersive widescreen cinematic experience without any manual adjustments. You can save up to 10 presets with custom names.
Another huge advantage of the NZ800 is its laser light source. Lamp-based projectors get significantly dimmer over time and will need to be replaced around 3,000 hours. Laser projectors maintain their brightness much longer and are rated up to 20,000 hours to half-life. I find I use my theater room a lot more when I don’t have to continually be worried about how much time I’m putting on it.
As a casual gamer, I have put plenty of hours on my projector playing God of War Ragnarok, The Last of Us and Call of Duty. If you've never experienced gaming on a massive projection image in 4K120p, you are missing out.
Another perk with JVC is they continue to provide value and push the boundaries of performance by offering free firmware updates. I remember being excited when they announced they were offering Frame Adapt 2 as a free firmware update.
If you’re looking for a high-end experience that delivers premium performance without stepping into flagship pricing, the NZ800 is an absolute powerhouse. The JVC NZ800 is the best projector I’ve ever owned.
