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Christie CP2309-RGB vs Christie DWU860-iS

Christie CP2309-RGBChristie CP2309-RGB
Christie DWU860-iS
Christie DWU860-iS
Key differences
White light output—8,500 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution2048 × 1080WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio—1.25–2:1
Light sourceRGB triple laserLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise—Max 34 dB(A)
Room fit
Distance to screen—2.7–4.3 m
Brightness
Rated brightness—8,500 lmDerived
White light output—8,500 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)Up to 8,500 lm—
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal0.69 in0.67 in
On-screen resolution2048 × 1080DerivedWUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolution2048 × 1080WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect17:9Derived16:10Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast method—Light-source dimming
Colour
Colour gamutOver BT.2020 95% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)15 bit—
3D
3DYesYes
3D formats—Frame sequential
Light source
Light sourceRGB triple laserLaser (phosphor)
EmitterRGB triple laserBlue laser + phosphor
Light-source lifeOver 50,000 h20,000 h max
Life defined as—50% brightness
Constant brightness modeYesYes
Optics
Throw ratio—1.25–2:1
Image size—60–200 in
Zoom—Optical
Zoom ratio—1.6×Derived
FocusMotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift—±110%
Horizontal lens shift—±50%
Motorised lens shift—Yes
Grid warp—Yes
Interchangeable lensYesNo
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 1.4HDMI 1.4 · HDMI 2.0
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 1.4DerivedHDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputs—VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution—DCI 4K
Audio inputs—3.5 mm
Control ports—RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers—Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan—15.38–91.15 kHz
Vertical scan—24–85 Hz
Smart platform
EthernetYesYes
Audio
Speaker power—20 W
Speakers—2
Layout—Stereo
Physical & installation
Weight73,000 g13,700 g
Orientations—360°
Ingress protection—IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engineYesYes
Environment & power
Operating temperature10–35°C5–40°C
Operating humidity10–80%RH10–80%RH
Altitude3,000 m3,048 m
Power draw1,025 WNormal 520 W · Eco 415 W
Standby—Up to 0.5 W
Mains input200–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise—Max 34 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1Class 1
Risk groupRG3RG2
FDA laser notice—Notice 50
MarksFCC+ CE, FCC, + CCC, + KC, + PSE, + RCM
Support & ownership
User manualhttps://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-103081-02-Christie-LIT-MAN-USR-CP2309-RGB.pdfhttps://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001934-03-LIT-MAN-USR-Inspire-Series.pdf
Firmware—1.10.0 (Dec 2025)
In the box
In the box—Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap
Remote—IR