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Christie DWU860-iS vs Epson EB-PQ2008W

Christie DWU860-iS is brighter, sharper and lighter.

Christie DWU860-iS
Epson EB-PQ2008W
Key differences
White light outputISO
8,500 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI8,000 lm ISO
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
1.25–2:1—
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Max 34 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.7–4.3 m—
Picture
White light outputISO
8,500 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI8,000 lm ISO
Colour light output
—8,000 lm
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Brightness by mode
—Normal 8,000 lm · Eco 5,600 lm
Eco brightness
—70%Derived
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in—
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
—Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution
—4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
—5,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimming—
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame sequential—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphor—
Light-source life
20,000 h max20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Light output control
—Continuous
Constant brightness mode
YesYes
Optics
Throw ratio
1.25–2:1—
Image size
60–200 in—
Zoom
Optical—
Zoom ratio
1.6×Derived—
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±110%±60%
Horizontal lens shift
±50%±18%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Vertical keystone
—45°
Horizontal keystone
—30°
Grid warp
YesYes
Interchangeable lens
NoYes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
—Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 1.4 · HDMI 2.02 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
VGA, HDBaseTHDBaseT
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm—
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V triggerRS-232
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan
15.38–91.15 kHz—
Vertical scan
24–85 Hz—
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
20 W—
Speakers
2—
Layout
Stereo—
Audio outputs
—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
—545 × 436 × 164 mm
Weight
13,700 g18,600 g
Colours
—White
Orientations
360°360°
Ceiling mount
—M6, screws ≤ 14 mm
Ingress protection
IP5X (light engine)—
Sealed optical engine
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–50°C
Operating humidity
10–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Normal 520 W · Eco 415 WMax 522 W · Normal 522 W · Eco 424 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
—2 W
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz90–264 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Max 34 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2—
FDA laser notice
Notice 50Notice 57
Marks
CE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCMFCC
Warranty
—🇺🇸 US 3 yr or 20,000 h · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr or 20,000 h
User manual
https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001934-03-LIT-MAN-USR-Inspire-Series.pdfhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd64101.pdf
Firmware
1.10.0 (Dec 2025)—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card
Remote
IR—