Christie 4K1600-JS vs Epson EB-PU2116W

	Christie 4K1600-JS	Epson EB-PU2116W MSRP $42,870
Key differences
White light outputISO	16,600 lm ISO · 14,000 lm ANSI	16,000 lm ISO
HDR formats	HDR10	HDR10, + HLG
Fan noise	Normal 45 dB(A) · Eco 43 dB(A)	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Price	—	MSRP $42,870
Brightness
Rated brightness	16,600 lmDerived	16,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO	16,600 lm ISO · 14,000 lm ANSI	16,000 lm ISO
Colour light output	—	16,000 lm
Brightness uniformity	—	85%
Display system
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal	0.8 in	—
On-screen resolution	3840 × 2400Derived	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift	Yes (scheme not stated)	Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution	3840 × 2400	—
Colour wheel segments	4	—
Colour wheel speed	4×	—
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	25,000:1	5,000,000:1
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10	HDR10, + HLG
3D
3D	Yes	—
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	—
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 50,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as	50% brightness	50% brightness
Light output control	—	Continuous
Constant brightness mode	—	Yes
Optics
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Motorised lens shift	Yes	—
Lens memory slots	5	10
Vertical keystone	—	45°
Horizontal keystone	—	30°
Grid warp	Yes	Yes
Interchangeable lens	Yes	Yes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	—	Yes
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz	—
Max refresh at 1080p	240 HzDerived	—
Max refresh at 4K	60 HzDerived	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)	HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	1Derived
Newest HDMI version	HDMI 2.0Derived	—
Other video inputs	HDBaseT, + SDI	+ VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution	3840 × 2400	DCI 4K
USB media playback	—	Yes
Control ports	RS-232, + Wired IR	RS-232
PJLink	Class 2	—
Control-system drivers	Crestron, + AMX	Crestron
Horizontal scan	15.38–135 kHz	—
Vertical scan	23.98–120 Hz	—
Smart platform
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Audio outputs	—	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	—	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	—	586 × 492 × 185 mm
Weight	29,400 g	24,300 g
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount	—	M6, screws ≤ 14 mm
Dust filter	—	None
Ingress protection	—	IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–50°C
Operating humidity	10–85%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude	3,048 m	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw	Max 1,020 W · Normal 1,020 W · Eco 840 W	Normal 1,118 W · Eco 791 W
Standby	Up to 0.3 W	0.4 W
Networked standby	Up to 6 W	2 W
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 45 dB(A) · Eco 43 dB(A)	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group	RG3	—
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Marks	+ CE, FCC, + CCC, + KC, + PSE, + RCM	FCC, + UL
Support & ownership
Warranty	—	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr
User manual	https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-002122-03-Christie-LIT-MAN-USR-Jazz-Series.pdf	—
Firmware	1.4.0 (Jul 2026)	—
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote	Power cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, + Warranty card
Remote	IR	—