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Christie DWU860-iS vs Panasonic PT-REQ80

Christie DWU860-iS is brighter and lighter.

Christie DWU860-iS
Panasonic PT-REQ80
Key differences
White light outputISO
8,500 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI8,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 8,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
1.25–2:11.36–2.1:1
HDR formats
—HLG
Fan noise
Max 34 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.7–4.3 m2.9–4.5 m
Picture
White light outputISO
8,500 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI8,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 8,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
—90%
Brightness by mode
—Normal 8,000 lm · Eco 6,400 lm
Eco brightness
—80%Derived
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.8 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Addressable resolution
—3840 × 2400
Dynamic contrast
—25,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimming—
HDR formats
—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 · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Constant brightness mode
Yes—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.25–2:11.36–2.1:1
Image size
60–200 in70–1,000 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.6×Derived1.54×Derived
Focal length
—23.9–37.2 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—1.84–2.31
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±110%±60%
Horizontal lens shift
±50%±29%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Vertical keystone
—40°
Horizontal keystone
—40°
Grid warp
Yes—
Interchangeable lens
NoYes
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 240 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 1.4 · HDMI 2.02 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
VGA, HDBaseT—
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm—
Control ports
RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V triggerRS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
15.38–91.15 kHz27–292 kHz
Vertical scan
24–85 Hz24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
20 W—
Speakers
2—
Layout
Stereo—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
—498 × 648 × 212 mm
Weight
13,700 g28,700 g
Colours
—Black, White
Orientations
360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ingress protection
IP5X (light engine)IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–80%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m4,200 m
Power draw
Normal 520 W · Eco 415 WMax 760 W · Normal 595 W · Eco 470 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Max 34 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 50—
Marks
CE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCMFCC
User manual
https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001934-03-LIT-MAN-USR-Inspire-Series.pdfhttps://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/212059
Firmware
1.10.0 (Dec 2025)—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries
Remote
IR—