Christie DWU1400-GS vs Optoma ProScene ZU1100

Christie DWU1400-GS is $3,043 cheaper and brighter. Optoma ProScene ZU1100 is quieter and lighter.

	Christie DWU1400-GS MSRP $19,706	Optoma ProScene ZU1100 MSRP $22,749

Key differences
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	14,250 lm ISO · 12,000 lm ANSI	9,600 lm ANSI
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 40 dB(A) · Eco 37 dB(A)	Max 40 dB(A) · Normal 38 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$19,706	$22,749
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	14,250 lm ISO · 12,000 lm ANSI	9,600 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	11,500 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	90%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	0.67 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Colour wheel segments
Colour wheel segments	4	—
Colour wheel speed
Colour wheel speed	3×	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	6,000:1	2,000,000:1
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Light engine	—	DuraCore
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h	30,000 h max
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	—	Yes
Optics
Focus
Focus	Motorised	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±100%	—
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±30%	—
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	Yes	Yes
Lens memory slots
Lens memory slots	5	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	—	20°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	20°
Grid warp
Grid warp	Yes	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	Yes	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.0	2 × HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	HDBaseT, SDI	HDBaseT, SDI
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	DCI 4K
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger	RS-232, Wired IR
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron, AMX	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–91 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	24–120 Hz	—
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	—	484 × 529 × 208 mm
Weight
Weight	22,800 g	21,001 g
Orientations
Orientations	360°	Portrait, 360°
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP6X (light engine)
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–85%RH	10–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	—
Power draw
Power draw	Max 985 W	Max 680 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.5 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 40 dB(A) · Eco 37 dB(A)	Max 40 dB(A) · Normal 38 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 57	Notice 57
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCM	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	—	3 yr
User manual
User manual	https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001908-06-Christie-LIT-MAN-USR-GS-Series.pdf	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/51687b1f-d2f4-41d3-bfaf-cdf4dfee071d.pdf
Firmware
Firmware	1.8.0	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, User manual	Power cord, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap
Remote
Remote	IR	—