Christie LW401 vs Optoma EH401
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| Christie LW401 MSRP $4,985 | Optoma EH401 MSRP $1,049 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Technology brand | 3LCD | DLP |
| Number of imaging devices | 3 | 1 |
| Chip / panel model | — | 0.47" 1080p TRP 2xLVDS DMD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.59 in | 0.47 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Native resolution | 1280 × 800 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.5–2.2:1 | 1.5–1.66:1 |
| Projection distance table | — | 50″: 1.7–1.8 m · 60″: 2–2.2 m · 70″: 2.3–2.6 m · 80″: 2.7–2.9 m · 90″: 3–3.3 m · 100″: 3.3–3.7 m · 120″: 4–4.4 m · 150″: 5–5.5 m · 200″: 6.6–7.3 m · 250″: 8.3–9.2 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | — |
| Zoom ratio | — | 1.1× |
| Focus | Motorized | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | -45–155% | — |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±105% | — |
| Motorized lens shift | Yes | — |
| Fixed offset | — | 116% |
| Focal length | — | 15.84–17.42 mm |
| Interchangeable lens | Yes | — |
| Image size range | 30–600 in | 29.93–301 in |
| Lens memory | 3 | — |
| Vertical keystone | -12–12° | -40–40° |
| Horizontal keystone | -20–20° | — |
| Corner / warp correction | 8pt | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Lamp | Lamp |
| Light source detail | 245 W UHP lamp | 240 W lamp |
| Lamp wattage | 245 W | 240 W |
| Light source life | Normal: 2,500 h · Eco: 4,000 h | Bright: 4,000 h · Dynamic: 15,000 h · Eco: 10,000 h |
| Brightness | ||
| ANSI lumens | 4,000 lm | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 4,000 |
| Claimed brightness unit | — | Unspecified |
| Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner) | — | 80% |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000:1 | 22,000:1 |
| Dynamic light control | Dynamic iris | — |
| Colour | ||
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | — | 30 bit |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | — | 6-axis |
| ISF certified | — | Yes |
| Picture mode memories | 4 | — |
| HDR | ||
| Max HDR input | — | HDMI 1: 4K 60 Hz with HDR; HDMI 2: 4K 30 Hz, no HDR |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max refresh rate | — | 1920×1080: 120 Hz |
| Input lag (rated) | — | 1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 8.4 ms · 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 16 ms |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 16 W | 3 W |
| Speaker count | 2 | 1 |
| Audio channels | Stereo | — |
| Audio outputs | — | 3.5 mm |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 1600 × 1200 | 3840 × 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | — | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2: HDMI 1.4a, HDCP 2.2 |
| Audio input terminals | 3.5 mm, Rca | — |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 15–106 kHz | 15.38–91.15 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | 56–120 Hz | 50–85 Hz |
| VGA input | Yes | — |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| RS-232 | Yes | — |
| LAN control | Yes | — |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Crestron | — |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | — | Yes |
| 3D sync method | — | DLP-Link |
| 3D formats | — | Side-by-side, Frame packing, Top-bottom |
| Setup automation | ||
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Standard: 35 dB(A) · Eco: 29 dB(A) | Min: 27 dB(A) · Max: 29 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–85%RH | 10–85%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 3,048 m | 3,000 m |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | — |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 375 W | 290 W |
| Power consumption by mode | — | Max: 290 W · Min: 210 W |
| Standby power | 0.35 W | 0.5 W |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 498 mm | 316 mm |
| Depth | 476 mm | 244 mm |
| Height | 147 mm | 108 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 2.88 kg |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | — | RG2 |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC, UL, CE, CCC | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr |
| Light-source warranty | 500 hours or one year (whichever comes first) | — |
| User manual | https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000461-02-christie-lit-man-usr-d1.pdf | https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/09618c8e-818f-46f7-8daa-72abca9ea8bb.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Power cord, Computer cable, Hdmi dvi cable, Remote, Batteries, Lens cover, User manual cd | Power cord, Remote control, 2xAAA battery, Basic user manual |
| Remote type | IR | IR |