Christie Captiva DWU500S vs Epson PowerLite 815E

	Christie Captiva DWU500S	Epson PowerLite 815E MSRP $3,662
Key differences
White light outputISO	5,000 lm ISO · 4,500 lm ANSI	5,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio	0.25:1	0.16–0.22:1
HDR formats	—	HDR10, HLG
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
Price	—	MSRP $3,662
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	0.54 m	0.35–0.49 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	5,000 lmDerived	5,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO	5,000 lm ISO · 4,500 lm ANSI	5,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Colour light output	—	5,000 lm (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Brightness by mode	—	Normal 5,000 lm · Eco 3,500 lm
Eco brightness	—	70%Derived
Display system
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	—
On-screen resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived	1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift	—	Yes (scheme not stated)
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	—	Over 2,500,000:1
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
HDR
HDR formats	—	HDR10, HLG
3D
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 h	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as	—	50% brightness
Light output control	—	Continuous
Constant brightness mode	—	Yes
Optics
Throw ratio	0.25:1	0.16–0.22:1
Image size	130–150 in	80–160 in
Zoom	—	Digital
Focal length	—	2.3 mm
Aperture (f-number)	2.4	1.8
Focus	—	Manual
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Lens material	Glass	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	—	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	2Derived
Other video inputs	+ VGA	+ HDBaseT
Max input resolution	WUXGA	DCI 4K
Audio inputs	3.5 mm, Microphone	—
USB media playback	—	Yes
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers	Crestron, AMX	Crestron, AMX
Smart platform
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 5
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Casting	—	Miracast
Audio
Speaker power	10 W	16 W
Speakers	1	2
Layout	Mono	Stereo
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	—
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	383 × 318 × 88 mm	695 × 341 × 145 mm
Weight	5,800 g	12,500 g
Colours	Black, + White	Black
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, + Portrait	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount	—	4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mm
Dust filter	—	Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity	10–85%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw	Max 350 W · Eco 250 W	Normal 398 W · Eco 296 W
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.4 W
Networked standby	Up to 2 W	2 W
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1 (US: Class 1)
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Eye-protection sensor	—	Yes
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	Notice 57
Marks	+ CE, FCC, UL, + CCC	FCC, UL
Support & ownership
Warranty	—	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr
User manual	https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001919-04-Christie-LIT-MAN-USR-Captiva-DWU500S.pdf	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63352.pdf
Firmware	1.2.0 (Jun 2026)	—
Spare parts	—	Air filter V13H134AE0 · Mount V12HB12010
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote	Power cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, + Quick start guide
Remote	IR	—