Christie DWU880-GS vs Christie DWU960-iS

Christie DWU880-GSChristie DWU880-GSChristie DWU960-iSChristie DWU960-iS
Key differences
White light outputISO9,500 lm ISO · 8,000 lm ANSI9,600 lm ISO · 8,100 lm ANSI
Throw ratio—1.25–2:1
Fan noiseNormal 38 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)Max 36 dB(A)
Room fit
Distance to screen—2.7–4.3 m
Brightness
Rated brightness9,500 lmDerived9,600 lmDerived
White light outputISO9,500 lm ISO · 8,000 lm ANSI9,600 lm ISO · 8,100 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—
Colour wheel speed3×—
Contrast
Dynamic contrast6,000:1—
Dynamic contrast methodLight-source dimmingLight-source dimming
3D
3DYesYes
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter—Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life20,000 h20,000 h
Life defined as50% brightness50% brightness
Constant brightness mode—Yes
Optics
Throw ratio—1.25–2:1
Image size—60–200 in
Zoom—Optical
Zoom ratio—1.6×Derived
FocusMotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift±100%±110%
Horizontal lens shift±30%±50%
Motorised lens shiftYesYes
Lens memory slots55
Corner correction—4-corner
Grid warpYesYes
Interchangeable lensYesNo
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh1080p: 120 Hz—
Max refresh at 1080p120 HzDerived—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 2.0HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 1.4
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 2.0DerivedHDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputsHDBaseT, + SDI+ VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolutionDCI 4K—
Audio inputs—3.5 mm
Control portsRS-232, Wired IRRS-232, Wired IR, + 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers—Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan15–91 kHz15.38–91.15 kHz
Vertical scan24–120 Hz24–85 Hz
Smart platform
EthernetYesYes
Audio
Speaker power—20 W
Speakers—2
Layout—Stereo
Audio outputs—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Weight19,000 g13,700 g
ColoursBlack, White—
Orientations360°360°
Ingress protection—IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity10–85%RH10–85%RH
Altitude3,048 m3,048 m
Power drawMax 620 W545 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 38 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)Max 36 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1Class 1
Risk groupRG2RG2
FDA laser noticeNotice 57Notice 50
MarksCE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCMCE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCM
Support & ownership
User manualhttps://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001908-06-Christie-LIT-MAN-USR-GS-Series.pdfhttps://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001934-03-LIT-MAN-USR-Inspire-Series.pdf
Firmware1.9.0 (Jul 2026)—
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, + User manualPower cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, + Lens cap
RemoteIRIR