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Christie LW401 vs Epson PowerLite L265F

Christie LW401 is quieter. Epson PowerLite L265F is $405 cheaper, sharper and lighter.

Christie LW401$1,699.99 · Amazon
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Epson PowerLite L265F$1,294.99 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
4,000 lm ANSI4,600 lm ISO
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
1.5–2.2:11.32–2.12:1
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
$4,985$1,416
Best price
$1,699.99$1,294.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.2–4.7 m2.9–4.7 m
Picture
White light output
4,000 lm ANSI4,600 lm ISO
Colour light output
—4,600 lm
Brightness by mode
—Normal 4,600 lm · Eco 3,200 lm
Eco brightness
—70%Derived
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.59 in—
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
3,000:1Over 5,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic iris—
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
Picture mode memories
4—
Light source
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Lamp power
245 W—
Light-source life
2,500 h normal · 4,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Constant brightness mode
—Yes
Warm-up time
—30 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.5–2.2:11.32–2.12:1
Image size
30–600 in31–310 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.47×Derived1.61×Derived
Focal length
—18.2–29.1 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—1.51–1.77
Focus
MotorisedManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
-45–155%None
Horizontal lens shift
±105%None
Motorised lens shift
Yes—
Lens memory slots
3—
Vertical keystone
12°30°
Horizontal keystone
20°30°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
8-point—
Interchangeable lens
YesNo
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGAVGA
Max input resolution
1600 × 1200DCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA—
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–106 kHz—
Vertical scan
56–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—Wi-Fi 5
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
—Miracast
Audio
Speaker power
16 W16 W
Speakers
2—
Layout
StereoMono
Audio outputs
—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
498 × 476 × 147 mm325 × 299 × 90 mm
Weight
8,500 g4,200 g
Colours
—Black
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–85%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 375 WMax 272 W · Normal 272 W · Eco 208 W
Standby
Up to 0.35 W0.5 W
Networked standby
—2 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
—RG2
FDA laser notice
—Notice 57
Marks
CE, FCC, UL, CCCFCC, UL
Warranty
3 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h)🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr
User manual
https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000461-02-christie-lit-man-usr-d1.pdfhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63079.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, HDMI cable, VGA cable, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, HDMI cable
Remote
IR—
Christie LW401$1,699.99 · Amazon
Buy
Epson PowerLite L265F$1,294.99 · Amazon
Buy