Christie 4K860-iS vs Sharp XP-A824U-B

Christie 4K860-iS is lighter. Sharp XP-A824U-B is sharper and in stock.

Key differences
White light outputISO
8,500 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI8,200 lm ISO · 8,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
1.25–2:1—
HDR formats
—HDR10
Fan noise
Up to Eco 34 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Best price
—$8,055.43
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.8–4.4 m—
Picture
White light outputISO
8,500 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI8,200 lm ISO · 8,200 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.76 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Dynamic contrast
—3,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimming—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
HDR formats
—HDR10
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
20,000 h max20,000 h
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.25–2:1—
Image size
60–200 in—
Zoom
Optical—
Zoom ratio
1.6×Derived—
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±110%-10–50%
Horizontal lens shift
±50%±20%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Lens memory slots
5—
Vertical keystone
—40°
Horizontal keystone
—40°
Corner correction
4-corner—
Grid warp
Yes—
Interchangeable lens
NoYes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.02 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
HDBaseTHDBaseT
Max input resolution
—DCI 4K
Control ports
RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V triggerRS-232, Wired IR
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
15.73–135 kHz15–153 kHz
Vertical scan
24–240 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
20 W—
Speakers
20
Layout
Stereo—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm—
HDMI audio return
NoneDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
—599 × 490 × 216 mm
Weight
15,000 g24,100 g
Colours
—Black, White
Orientations
360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait
Ceiling mount
4 × M4—
Dust filter
—None
Ingress protection
IP5X (light engine)IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine
YesYes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–85%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,650 m
Power draw
—Normal 615 W · Eco 560 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.28 W
Networked standby
—0.8 W
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Up to Eco 34 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2—
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
CE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCM—
Warranty
—🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-002098-01-christie-lit-man-usr-inspire-series.pdfhttps://www.sharpdisplays.eu/p/download/v/d83415ceef9185fcef330746a17439ef/cp/Products/Projectors/Products/CurrentProducts/Sharp-A-Series/Shared/Manuals/A104U+Series/Axx4U-W_manual_EN.pdf?fn=Axx4U-W_manual_EN.pdf
Spare parts
Air filter 140-148104-XX · Mount 108-506102-XX—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
IRIR
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