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Christie DWU860-iS vs Epson PowerLite L890E

Christie DWU860-iS is brighter. Epson PowerLite L890E is lighter and in stock.

Christie DWU860-iS
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Key differences
White light outputISO
8,500 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI8,000 lm ISO
Throw ratio
1.25–2:11.35–2.2:1
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Max 34 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
MSRP
—$5,811
Best price
—$5,376.89
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.7–4.3 m2.9–4.7 m
Picture
White light outputISO
8,500 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI8,000 lm ISO
Colour light output
—8,000 lm
Brightness uniformity
—88%
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.67 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shift
—Yes (scheme not stated)
Dynamic contrast
—Over 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
Yes—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.25–2:11.35–2.2:1
Image size
60–200 in50–500 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.6×Derived1.63×Derived
Focal length
—20–31.8 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—1.5–1.7
Focus
MotorisedManual
Vertical lens shift
±110%±50%
Horizontal lens shift
±50%±20%
Motorised lens shift
YesNo
Vertical keystone
—30°
Horizontal keystone
—30°
Grid warp
YesYes
Interchangeable lens
NoNo
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 1.4 · HDMI 2.02 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
VGA, HDBaseTHDBaseT
Max input resolution
DCI 4K—
Audio inputs
3.5 mm—
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V triggerRS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMX—
Horizontal scan
15.38–91.15 kHz26–135 kHz
Vertical scan
24–85 Hz23.98–60 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—Wi-Fi 6
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
—AirPlay 2, Miracast
Audio
Speaker power
20 W10 W
Speakers
21
Layout
StereoMono
Audio outputs
—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
—440 × 304 × 122 mm
Weight
13,700 g8,482 g
Orientations
360°Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
—M4, screws ≤ 9 mm
Ingress protection
IP5X (light engine)—
Sealed optical engine
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–80%RH—
Altitude
3,048 m3,048 m
Power draw
Normal 520 W · Eco 415 WNormal 470 W · Eco 341 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.3 W
Networked standby
—2.4 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Max 34 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 50—
Marks
CE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCM—
Warranty
—🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr
User manual
https://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 capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
IR—
Christie DWU860-iS
Epson PowerLite L890E$5,376.89 · Amazon
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