Christie Captiva DHD400S vs Epson PowerLite W49

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	Christie Captiva DHD400S	Epson PowerLite W49 MSRP $668
Display system
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Technology brand	DLP	3LCD
Number of imaging devices	1	3
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in	0.59 in
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:10
Native resolution	1920 × 1080	1280 × 800
Optics
Throw ratio	0.25:1	1.3–1.56:1
Projection distance table	—	33″: 0.91–1.1 m · 35″: 0.97–1.17 m · 40″: 1.11–1.34 m · 50″: 1.39–1.68 m · 60″: 1.68–2.02 m · 80″: 2.25–2.7 m · 100″: 2.81–3.38 m · 150″: 4.24–5.09 m · 200″: 5.66–6.8 m · 320″: 9.07–10.89 m
Zoom type	Digital	Optical
Zoom ratio	—	1.2×
Focus	Manual	Manual
Vertical lens shift	—	0%
Horizontal lens shift	—	0%
Focal length	—	16.9–20.28 mm
F-number	—	1.49–1.72
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Image size range	80–100 in	33–320 in
Vertical keystone	—	-30–30°
Horizontal keystone	—	-30–30°
Corner / warp correction	—	4pt
Light source
Light source type	Laser (phosphor)	Lamp
Light source detail	Solid state (laser phosphor)	UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) lamp, 210 W
Lamp wattage	—	210 W
Light source life	Typical: 20,000 h	Normal: 8,000 h · Medium: 10,000 h · Eco: 17,000 h
Cool-down time	4 s	0 s
Light-source dimming	Manual steps	Manual steps
Brightness
ISO light output	3,500 lm	3,800 lm
ANSI lumens	3,100 lm	—
Colour light output (CLO)	—	3,800 lm (colour)
Brightness by mode	—	High: 3,800 lm · Medium: 3,700 lm · Eco: 2,600 lm
Contrast & black level
Native on/off contrast	1,800:1	—
Dynamic contrast	—	16,000:1
Dynamic light control	—	Iris + laser dimming
Colour
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	—	10 bit
Audio
Speaker power	10 W	5 W
Speaker count	—	1
Audio channels	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal	1920 × 1200	1920 × 1080
HDMI port count	2	2
HDMI ports (feature-level)	—	HDMI 1: HDMI; HDMI 2: HDMI
Audio input terminals	—	3.5 mm, Rca
Vertical scan frequency	—	24–85 Hz
VGA input	Yes	Yes
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
RS-232	Yes	Yes
LAN control	Yes	Yes
Control ecosystem drivers	Crestron	Crestron, Control4
Wi-Fi	—	None
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
3D
3D support	Yes	—
3D sync method	DLP-Link	—
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
Setup automation
Auto keystone	—	Yes
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Standard: 36 dB(A) · Eco: 32 dB(A)	Eco: 28 dB(A) · Normal: 37 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature	5–40°C	5–35°C
Operating humidity	5–90%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode	—	3,048 m
High-altitude mode	Yes	Yes
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage	100–240 V	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	335 W	345 W
Power consumption by mode	Max: 335 W · Eco: 225 W	Eco: 235 W · Medium: 303 W · Normal: 345 W
Standby power	0.5 W	0.3 W
Networked standby power	—	2 W
Physical & installation
Width	383 mm	302 mm
Depth	310 mm	249 mm
Height	103 mm	92 mm
Weight	5.5 kg	2.7 kg
Colours / finishes	White, Black	White
Mount hole pattern	Screw: M4*4 · Min screw length mm: 10	Thread: M4 · Screw length mm: 9 · Hole count: 3
Air filter	—	Replaceable
Safety & compliance
Laser product class	Class 2 laser product (IEC 60825-1:2007)	—
Safety & market certifications	CE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCM	FCC, UL
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr	🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr
Light-source warranty	Three years or 15,000 hours on the illumination system	90 days (US)
User manual	https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000816-02-christie-lit-man-usr-captiva.pdf	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd59679.pdf
In the box
Box contents	Projector, Remote, Power cord, Vga cable, Camera, User manual	Projector, Power cord, Hdmi cable, Remote, Batteries, Software cd, Quick start guide, Warranty card
Remote type	IR	—