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Christie DWU850-GS vs Christie DWU860-iS

Christie DWU850-GS
Christie DWU850-GS
MSRP $18,995
Christie DWU860-iS
Christie DWU860-iS
Key differences
White light outputISO8,400 lm ISO · 7,500 lm ANSI8,500 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI
Throw ratio—1.25–2:1
Fan noiseNormal 36 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Max 34 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $18,995—
Room fit
Distance to screen—2.7–4.3 m
Brightness
Rated brightness8,400 lmDerived8,500 lmDerived
White light outputISO8,400 lm ISO · 7,500 lm ANSI8,500 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal0.67 in0.67 in
On-screen resolutionWUXGA (1920 × 1200)DerivedWUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolutionWUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect16:10Derived16:10Derived
Colour wheel segments4—
Contrast
Dynamic contrast6,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method—Light-source dimming
3D
3DYesYes
3D formats+ Frame packing, + Side-by-side, + Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame sequential
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter—Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life20,000 h20,000 h max
Life defined as—50% brightness
Constant brightness mode—Yes
Optics
Throw ratio—1.25–2:1
Image size—60–200 in
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio—1.6×Derived
FocusMotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift±100%±110%
Horizontal lens shift±30%±50%
Motorised lens shiftYesYes
Grid warpYesYes
Interchangeable lensYesNo
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMIHDMI 1.4 · HDMI 2.0
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI version—HDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputsVGA, HDBaseT, + SDIVGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution—DCI 4K
Audio inputs—3.5 mm
Control portsRS-232, Wired IRRS-232, Wired IR, + 12 V trigger
Control-system driversCrestronCrestron, + AMX
Horizontal scan15–91 kHz15.38–91.15 kHz
Vertical scan24–85 Hz24–85 Hz
Smart platform
EthernetYesYes
Audio
Speaker power—20 W
Speakers—2
Layout—Stereo
Physical & installation
Weight23,700 g13,700 g
Orientations+ Portrait, 360°360°
Ingress protection—IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity10–85%RH10–80%RH
Altitude3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m
Power draw900 WNormal 520 W · Eco 415 W
Standby—Up to 0.5 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 36 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Max 34 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1Class 1
Risk groupRG2RG2
FDA laser noticeNotice 50Notice 50
MarksCE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCMCE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCM
Support & ownership
User manualhttps://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001044-03-christie-lit-man-usr-gs-series.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 boxPower cord, Remote, + User manualPower cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, + Lens cap
RemoteIRIR