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Christie Captiva DHD400S vs Epson PowerLite L270F

Christie Captiva DHD400S is quieter and in stock. Epson PowerLite L270F is $589.99 cheaper, brighter and lighter.

Christie Captiva DHD400S$1,999.99 · Amazon
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Epson PowerLite L270FMSRP $1,410
Key differences
White light outputISO
3,500 lm ISO · 3,100 lm ANSI5,200 lm ISO (Normal power)
Native contrast (on/off)
1,800:1—
Throw ratio
0.25:11.32–2.12:1
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
—$1,410
Best price
$1,999.99—
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.55 m2.9–4.7 m
Picture
White light outputISO
3,500 lm ISO · 3,100 lm ANSI5,200 lm ISO (Normal power)
Colour light output
—5,200 lm (Normal power)
Brightness by mode
—Normal 5,200 lm · Eco 3,600 lm
Eco brightness
—69%Derived
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in—
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
—None
Native contrast (on/off)
1,800:1—
Dynamic contrast
—Over 5,000,000:1
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
3D glasses sync
DLP-Link—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
20,000 h20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Light output control
StepsContinuous
Constant brightness mode
—Yes
Warm-up time
—30 s
Cool-down time
4 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.25:11.32–2.12:1
Image size
80–100 in31–310 in
Zoom
DigitalOptical
Zoom ratio
—1.61×Derived
Focal length
—18.2–29.1 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—1.51–1.77
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
—None
Horizontal lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
—30°
Horizontal keystone
—30°
Auto keystone
—No
Grid warp
—Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
VGAVGA
Max input resolution
WUXGADCI 4K
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm, RCA, Microphone
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
—Miracast
Audio
Speaker power
10 W16 W
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
383 × 310 × 103 mm325 × 299 × 90 mm
Weight
5,500 g4,200 g
Colours
Black, White—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4, screws ≥ 10 mm9 × M4, 9 mm screws
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
5–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
High-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 335 W · Eco 225 WMax 291 W · Normal 291 W · Eco 226 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
—2 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 2Class 1
Risk group
—RG2
Marks
CE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCMFCC, UL
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 15,000 h) · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr🇺🇸 US 3 yr or 20,000 h · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr or 20,000 h
User manual
https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000816-02-christie-lit-man-usr-captiva.pdfhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63079.pdf
Spare parts
—Air filter V13H134A60
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, User manual, VGA cablePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, HDMI cable
Remote
IR—
Christie Captiva DHD400S$1,999.99 · Amazon
Buy
Epson PowerLite L270FMSRP $1,410