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Christie LW401 vs Epson PowerLite 1290

Christie LW401
Christie LW401
$1,699.99
Epson PowerLite 1290Epson PowerLite 1290
MSRP $986
Key differences
White light output4,000 lm ANSI4,100 lm ISO
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio1.5–2.2:11.3–2.09:1
Fan noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Price$1,699.99MSRP $986
Room fit
Distance to screen3.2–4.7 m2.9–4.6 m
Brightness
Rated brightness4,000 lmDerived4,100 lmDerived
White light output4,000 lm ANSI4,100 lm ISO
Colour light output—4,100 lm
Display system
Imaging technology3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal0.59 in0.62 in
On-screen resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)Derived1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect16:10Derived16:9Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast3,000:1Up to 16,000:1
Dynamic contrast methodDynamic irisDynamic iris
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)—10 bit
Calibration
Picture mode memories4—
Light source
Light sourceLampLamp
Lamp power245 W230 W
Replacement lamp—ELPLP97
Light-source life2,500 h normal · 4,000 h eco5,500 h normal · 12,000 h eco
Cool-down time—0 s
Optics
Throw ratio1.5–2.2:11.3–2.09:1
Image size30–600 in31–304 in
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.47×Derived1.61×Derived
Focal length—18.2–29.1 mm
Aperture (f-number)—1.51–1.77
FocusMotorisedManual
Vertical lens shift-45–155%—
Horizontal lens shift±105%—
Motorised lens shiftYes—
Lens memory slots3—
Vertical keystone12°30°
Horizontal keystone20°30°
Auto keystoneYesYes
Corner correction8-point—
Interchangeable lensYes—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI2 × HDMI
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Other video inputsVGA—
Max input resolution1600 × 1200—
Audio inputs3.5 mm, RCA—
USB media playbackYes—
Control portsRS-232—
Control-system driversCrestron—
Horizontal scan15–106 kHz—
Vertical scan56–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
EthernetYes—
Casting—AirPlay 2, Miracast
Audio
Speaker power16 W16 W
Speakers2—
LayoutStereo—
Audio outputs—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)498 × 476 × 147 mm309 × 282 × 90 mm
Weight8,500 g3,100 g
Colours—Black
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount—3 × M4
Dust filter—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity10–85%RH—
Altitude3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawMax 375 WNormal 349 W · Eco 241 W
StandbyUp to 0.35 W0.3 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz90–264 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Risk group—RG2
Marks+ CE, FCC, + UL, + CCCFCC
Support & ownership
Warranty3 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h)🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr
User manualhttps://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000461-02-christie-lit-man-usr-d1.pdf—
Spare parts—Lamp V13H010L97 · Air filter V13H134A54
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + User manual, + HDMI cable, + VGA cable, + Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide
RemoteIR—