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Christie DWU860-iS vs Sharp XP-A824U-B

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Christie DWU860-iS
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Key differences
White light outputISO
8,500 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI8,200 lm ISO · 8,200 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
1.25–2:1—
HDR formats
—HDR10
Fan noise
Max 34 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Best price
—$8,055.43
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.7–4.3 m—
Picture
White light outputISO
8,500 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI8,200 lm ISO · 8,200 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.76 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
—3,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimming—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
HDR formats
—HDR10
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame sequential—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
20,000 h max20,000 h
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Constant brightness mode
Yes—
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%-10–50%
Horizontal lens shift
±50%±20%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Vertical keystone
—40°
Horizontal keystone
—40°
Grid warp
Yes—
Interchangeable lens
NoYes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 1.4 · HDMI 2.02 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
VGA, HDBaseTHDBaseT
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm—
Control ports
RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V triggerRS-232, Wired IR
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
15.38–91.15 kHz15–153 kHz
Vertical scan
24–85 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
20 W—
Speakers
20
Layout
Stereo—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
—599 × 490 × 216 mm
Weight
13,700 g24,100 g
Colours
—Black, White
Orientations
360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait
Dust filter
—None
Ingress protection
IP5X (light engine)IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine
YesYes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m3,650 m
Power draw
Normal 520 W · Eco 415 WNormal 615 W · Eco 560 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.28 W
Networked standby
—0.8 W
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Max 34 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2—
FDA laser notice
Notice 50—
Marks
CE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCM—
Warranty
—🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001934-03-LIT-MAN-USR-Inspire-Series.pdfhttps://www.sharpdisplays.eu/p/download/v/d83415ceef9185fcef330746a17439ef/cp/Products/Projectors/Products/CurrentProducts/Sharp-A-Series/Shared/Manuals/A104U+Series/Axx4U-W_manual_EN.pdf?fn=Axx4U-W_manual_EN.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
IRIR
Christie DWU860-iS
Sharp XP-A824U-B$8,055.43 · Amazon
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