Christie Captiva DHD400S vs Promethean UST-P3
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 Christie Captiva DHD400S | Promethean UST-P3 MSRP $499 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Technology brand | DLP | — |
| Number of imaging devices | 1 | — |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | 0.65 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1280 × 800 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.25:1 | 0.35:1 |
| Projection distance table | — | 80″: 0.28 m · 87″: 0.34 m · 97″: 0.42 m · 100″: 0.45 m |
| Zoom type | Digital | Digital |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Image size range | 80–100 in | 80–100 in |
| Vertical keystone | — | -40–40° |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) | Lamp |
| Light source detail | Solid state (laser phosphor) | UHP lamp |
| Lamp wattage | — | 240 W |
| Light source life | Typical: 20,000 h | Normal: 5,000 h · Eco: 8,000 h |
| Life definition | — | Unspecified |
| Cool-down time | 4 s | — |
| Light-source dimming | Manual steps | — |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | 3,500 lm | — |
| ANSI lumens | 3,100 lm | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 3,150 |
| Claimed brightness unit | — | Unspecified |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Native on/off contrast | 1,800:1 | — |
| Dynamic contrast | — | 2,300:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Gamma / EOTF presets | — | 2.2, 2.4 |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | — | 6-axis |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 20 W |
| Speaker count | — | 2 |
| Audio channels | Mono | Stereo |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 1920 × 1200 | 3840 × 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio input terminals | — | 3.5 mm |
| Horizontal scan frequency | — | 15–91.4 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | — | 24–120 Hz |
| VGA input | Yes | Yes |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | Yes | Yes |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Crestron | Crestron |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | Yes | Yes |
| 3D sync method | DLP-Link | — |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | Frame sequential, Top-bottom, Side-by-side, Frame packing |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Standard: 36 dB(A) · Eco: 32 dB(A) | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 5–90%RH | 10–85%RH |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | — |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | — |
| Power consumption (max) | 335 W | 330 W |
| Power consumption by mode | Max: 335 W · Eco: 225 W | — |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 383 mm | 288 mm |
| Depth | 310 mm | 375 mm |
| Height | 103 mm | 168 mm |
| Weight | 5.5 kg | 4.8 kg |
| Colours / finishes | White, Black | Black |
| Mount hole pattern | Screw: M4*4 · Min screw length mm: 10 | Thread: M4 · Screw length mm: 12 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | — | RG1 |
| Laser product class | Class 2 laser product (IEC 60825-1:2007) | — |
| Safety & market certifications | CE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCM | CE, FCC, UL, CCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr | — |
| Light-source warranty | Three years or 15,000 hours on the illumination system | — |
| User manual | https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000816-02-christie-lit-man-usr-captiva.pdf | https://cdn.cs.1worldsync.com/55/fb/55fb8d82-0779-48d1-9c55-233622ca8bbd.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Remote, Power cord, Vga cable, Camera, User manual | Projector, Remote, Batteries, Quick install guide, Vga cable, Power cord, Hdmi cable |
| Remote type | IR | IR |