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Christie Captiva DWU500S vs Christie LW551i

Christie Captiva DWU500S is sharper and lighter. Christie LW551i is brighter.

Christie Captiva DWU500S
Christie LW551i$1,225 · Amazon · Used
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Key differences
White light outputANSI
5,000 lm ISO · 4,500 lm ANSI5,500 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
0.25:11.5–3:1
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)
MSRP
—$5,985
Best price
—$1,225
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.54 m3.2–6.5 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
5,000 lm ISO · 4,500 lm ANSI5,500 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.76 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
—3,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Dynamic iris
Picture mode memories
—4
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
3D glasses sync
DLP-Link—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Lamp power
—330 W
Light-source life
20,000 h2,500 h normal · 3,000 h eco
Optics
Throw ratio
0.25:11.5–3:1
Image size
130–150 in30–600 in
Zoom
—Optical
Zoom ratio
—2×Derived
Aperture (f-number)
2.4—
Focus
—Motorised
Vertical lens shift
—-40–125%
Horizontal lens shift
—±22%
Motorised lens shift
—Yes
Lens memory slots
—3
Vertical keystone
—12°
Horizontal keystone
—20°
Auto keystone
—Yes
Corner correction
4-corner8-point
Interchangeable lens
—Yes
Lens material
Glass—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGAVGA
Max input resolution
WUXGA1600 × 1200
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, Microphone3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, Wired IR
PJLink
—Class 1
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan
—15–106 kHz
Vertical scan
—56–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W16 W
Speakers
12
Layout
MonoStereo
Audio outputs
3.5 mm—
HDMI audio return
NoneDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
383 × 318 × 88 mm498 × 476 × 147 mm
Weight
5,800 g8,900 g
Colours
Black, White—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, PortraitTable, Ceiling, Rear
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–85%RH10–85%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 350 W · Eco 250 WMax 480 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.35 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
CE, FCC, UL, CCCCE, FCC, UL, CCC
Warranty
—3 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h)
User manual
https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001919-04-Christie-LIT-MAN-USR-Captiva-DWU500S.pdfhttps://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000461-02-christie-lit-man-usr-d1.pdf
Firmware
1.2.0 (Jun 2026)—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, RemotePower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, HDMI cable, VGA cable, Lens cap, Software CD
Remote
IRIR
Christie Captiva DWU500S
Christie LW551i$1,225 · Amazon · Used
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