Christie LW401 vs Optoma ZW350e
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| Christie LW401 MSRP $4,985 | Optoma ZW350e MSRP $979 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Technology brand | 3LCD | — |
| Number of imaging devices | 3 | 1 |
| Chip / panel model | — | S450 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.59 in | 0.65 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Native resolution | 1280 × 800 | 1280 × 800 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.5–2.2:1 | 1.54–1.72:1 |
| Projection distance table | — | 40″: 1.33–1.48 m · 50″: 1.66–1.85 m · 60″: 2–2.22 m · 70″: 2.33–2.59 m · 80″: 2.66–2.96 m · 90″: 2.99–3.33 m · 100″: 3.33–3.7 m · 120″: 3.99–4.45 m · 150″: 4.99–5.56 m · 180″: 5.99–6.67 m · 200″: 6.65–7.41 m · 250″: 8.31–9.26 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | — | 1.1× |
| Focus | Motorized | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | -45–155% | — |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±105% | — |
| Motorized lens shift | Yes | — |
| Fixed offset | — | 112% |
| Focal length | — | 21.85–24 mm |
| F-number | — | 2.41–2.53 |
| Interchangeable lens | Yes | — |
| Image size range | 30–600 in | 20–300 in |
| Lens memory | 3 | — |
| Vertical keystone | -12–12° | -40–40° |
| Horizontal keystone | -20–20° | — |
| Corner / warp correction | 8pt | 4pt |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light source detail | 245 W UHP lamp | DuraCore laser |
| Lamp wattage | 245 W | — |
| Light source life | Normal: 2,500 h · Eco: 4,000 h | Laser: 30,000 h |
| Light-source dimming | — | Manual steps |
| Brightness | ||
| ANSI lumens | 4,000 lm | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 4,000 |
| Claimed brightness unit | — | Unspecified |
| Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner) | — | 75% |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000:1 | 2,000,000:1 |
| Dynamic light control | Dynamic iris | — |
| Colour | ||
| Gamma / EOTF presets | — | 2.2, 2.4 |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | — | 10 bit |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | — | 6-axis |
| Picture mode memories | 4 | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 16 W | 15 W |
| Speaker count | 2 | 1 |
| Audio channels | Stereo | Mono |
| Audio outputs | — | 3.5 mm |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 1600 × 1200 | 1920 × 1200 |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | — | HDMI 1: HDMI 1.4a; HDMI 2: HDMI 1.4a |
| Audio input terminals | 3.5 mm, Rca | — |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 15–106 kHz | 15–140 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | 56–120 Hz | 24–120 Hz |
| VGA input | Yes | — |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | Yes | — |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Crestron | — |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | — | Yes |
| 3D sync method | — | DLP-Link |
| 3D formats | — | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
| Setup automation | ||
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Standard: 35 dB(A) · Eco: 29 dB(A) | Min: 27 dB(A) · Max: 34 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–85%RH | — |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 3,048 m | 3,000 m |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | Yes |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Portrait, 360° |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 375 W | 139 W |
| Power consumption by mode | — | Min: 88 W · Max: 139 W |
| Standby power | 0.35 W | 0.5 W |
| Power supply | — | External brick |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 498 mm | 274 mm |
| Depth | 476 mm | 216 mm |
| Height | 147 mm | 114 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 3 kg |
| Ingress protection | — | IP6X |
| Mount hole pattern | — | Thread: M4 · Screw length mm: 10 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | — | RG2 |
| Laser product class | — | Class 1 (Risk Group 2) |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC, UL, CE, CCC | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr |
| Light-source warranty | 500 hours or one year (whichever comes first) | 5-year or 12000 hour light source |
| 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/883be603-99a2-4b9e-96fe-36fe3f4eae3e.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Power cord, Computer cable, Hdmi dvi cable, Remote, Batteries, Lens cover, User manual cd | Projector, Remote, Power cord, Battery, Quick start guide |
| Remote type | IR | IR |