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Christie Captiva DWU500S vs Epson Pro EX11000

Christie Captiva DWU500S is brighter and sharper. Epson Pro EX11000 is lighter and in stock.

Christie Captiva DWU500S
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Key differences
White light outputISO
5,000 lm ISO · 4,500 lm ANSI4,600 lm ISO
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
0.25:11.32–2.12:1
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
—$1,299
Best price
—$1,499.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.54 m2.9–4.7 m
Picture
White light outputISO
5,000 lm ISO · 4,500 lm ANSI4,600 lm ISO
Colour light output
—4,600 lm
Brightness by mode
—Normal 4,600 lm · Eco 3,200 lm
Eco brightness
—70%Derived
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in—
Panel alignment
—Zone-by-zone
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
—Over 2,500,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
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)
Light-source life
20,000 h20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Constant brightness mode
—Yes
Warm-up time
—30 s
Cool-down time
—0 s
Optics
Throw ratio
0.25:11.32–2.12:1
Image size
130–150 in31–310 in
Zoom
—Optical
Zoom ratio
—1.61×Derived
Focal length
—18.2–29.1 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.41.51–1.77
Focus
—Manual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical keystone
—30°
Horizontal keystone
—30°
Auto keystone
—Yes
Corner correction
4-corner—
Grid warp
—Yes
Lens material
Glass—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGAVGA
Max input resolution
WUXGADCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, Microphone3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXControl4, Crestron
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
—Miracast
Audio
Speaker power
10 W16 W
Speakers
1—
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
383 × 318 × 88 mm325 × 299 × 90 mm
Weight
5,800 g4,200 g
Colours
Black, White—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, PortraitTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
—9 × M4, 9 mm screws
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–85%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 350 W · Eco 250 WNormal 272 W · Eco 208 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 W2 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 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
CE, FCC, UL, CCCFCC
Warranty
—🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr · 🇵🇷 PR 1 yr
User manual
https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001919-04-Christie-LIT-MAN-USR-Captiva-DWU500S.pdfhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63149.pdf
Firmware
1.2.0 (Jun 2026)—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, RemotePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Carry case
Remote
IR—
Christie Captiva DWU500S
Epson Pro EX11000$1,499.99 · Amazon
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