Christie DHD850-GS vs Christie DWU860-iS

Christie DWU860-iS is brighter, sharper and lighter.

	Christie DHD850-GS MSRP $17,995	Christie DWU860-iS

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	7,750 lm ISO · 6,900 lm ANSI	8,500 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	—	1.25–2:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)	Max 34 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$17,995	—
Room fit
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	—	2.7–4.3 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	7,750 lm ISO · 6,900 lm ANSI	8,500 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in	0.67 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	6,000:1	—
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	—	Light-source dimming
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h	20,000 h max
Life defined as
Life defined as	—	50% brightness
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	—	Yes
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	—	1.25–2:1
Image size
Image size	—	60–200 in
Zoom
Zoom	—	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.6×Derived
Focus
Focus	—	Motorised
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±120%	±110%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±30%	±50%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	Yes	Yes
Grid warp
Grid warp	Yes	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	Yes	No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	HDMI 1.4 · HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, HDBaseT, SDI	VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	DCI 4K
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232, Wired IR	RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–91 kHz	15.38–91.15 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	24–85 Hz	24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	—	20 W
Speakers
Speakers	—	2
Layout
Layout	—	Stereo
Physical & installation
Weight
Weight	23,700 g	13,700 g
Orientations
Orientations	Portrait, 360°	360°
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	5–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–85%RH	10–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	3,048 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 900 W	Normal 520 W · Eco 415 W
Standby
Standby	—	Up to 0.5 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)	Max 34 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	Notice 50	Notice 50
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCM	CE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCM
User manual
User manual	https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001044-03-christie-lit-man-usr-gs-series.pdf	https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001934-03-LIT-MAN-USR-Inspire-Series.pdf
Firmware
Firmware	—	1.10.0 (Dec 2025)
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, User manual	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap
Remote
Remote	IR	IR