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Christie LW401 vs Optoma ZH400ST

Christie LW401
Christie LW401
$1,699.99
Optoma ZH400ST
Optoma ZH400ST
MSRP $2,599
Key differences
White light output4,000 lm ANSI—
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio1.5–2.2:10.5:1
Lowest input lag—17 msDerived
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Light sourceLampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Max 36 dB(A)
Price$1,699.99MSRP $2,599
Room fit
Distance to screen3.2–4.7 m1.1 m
Brightness
Rated brightness4,000 lmDerived—
White light output4,000 lm ANSI—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)—4,000 lm
Brightness uniformity—75%
Display system
Imaging technology3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal0.59 in0.65 in
On-screen resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)Derived1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect16:10Derived16:9Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast3,000:12,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast methodDynamic iris—
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)—10 bit
HDR
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Calibration
Picture mode memories4—
3D
3D—Yes
3D glasses sync—DLP-Link
Light source
Light sourceLampLaser (phosphor)
Emitter—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine—DuraCore
Lamp power245 W—
Light-source life2,500 h normal · 4,000 h eco30,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio1.5–2.2:10.5:1
Image size30–600 in36–292 in
Projection offset—116%
ZoomOpticalNone
Zoom ratio1.47×Derived—
Focal length—7.51 mm
Aperture (f-number)—2.8
FocusMotorised—
Vertical lens shift-45–155%None
Horizontal lens shift±105%None
Motorised lens shiftYes—
Lens memory slots3—
Vertical keystone12°30°
Horizontal keystone20°30°
Auto keystoneYes—
Corner correction8-point—
Interchangeable lensYes—
Motion & gaming
Input lag—1080p: 60 Hz 33.8 ms · 120 Hz 17 ms
Lowest input lag—17 msDerived
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI2 × HDMI 2.0
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI version—HDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputsVGA—
Max input resolution1600 × 1200—
Audio inputs3.5 mm, RCA—
USB media playbackYes—
Control portsRS-232RS-232
PJLink—Class 1
Control-system driversCrestronCrestron, + AMX
Horizontal scan15–106 kHz15–140 kHz
Vertical scan56–120 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
EthernetYesYes
Audio
Speaker power16 W15 W
Speakers21
LayoutStereo—
Audio outputs—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)498 × 476 × 147 mm274 × 216 × 114 mm
Weight8,500 g2,998 g
Orientations+ Table, + Ceiling, + Rear+ Portrait, + 360°
Ceiling mount—M4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Ingress protection—IP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity10–85%RH—
Altitude3,048 m · high-altitude mode2,500 m
Power drawMax 375 WMax 173 W · Eco 119 W
StandbyUp to 0.35 WUp to 0.5 WPreliminary
Power supply—External adapter
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Max 36 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class—Class 1
Risk group—RG2
FDA laser notice—Notice 57
MarksCE, FCC, UL, CCC—
Support & ownership
Warranty3 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h)3 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manualhttps://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000461-02-christie-lit-man-usr-d1.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/f141af2c-7d8e-4d73-952f-5a86d8e9c891.pdf
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—