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Christie LW401 vs ViewSonic PA503S

Christie LW401
Christie LW401
$1,699.99
ViewSonic PA503SViewSonic PA503S
MSRP $359
Key differences
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)800 × 600
Throw ratio1.5–2.2:11.96–2.15:1
Lowest input lag—16 msDerived
Fan noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Price$1,699.99MSRP $359
Room fit
Distance to screen3.2–4.7 m4.0–4.4 m
Brightness
Rated brightness4,000 lmDerived4,000 lmDerived
White light outputANSI4,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ANSI
Display system
Imaging technology3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal0.59 in0.55 in
On-screen resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)Derived800 × 600Derived
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)800 × 600
Native aspect16:10Derived4:3Derived
Colour wheel segments—6
Contrast
Dynamic contrast3,000:122,000:1
Dynamic contrast methodDynamic iris—
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)—10 bit
Calibration
Picture mode memories4—
3D
3D—Yes
Light source
Light sourceLampLamp
Lamp power245 W190 W
Replacement lamp—RLC-108
Light-source life2,500 h normal · 4,000 h eco5,000 h normal · 15,000 h super eco
Optics
Throw ratio1.5–2.2:11.96–2.15:1
Image size30–600 in30–300 in
Projection offset—120%
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.47×Derived1.1×Derived
Focal length—22–24.1 mm
Aperture (f-number)—2.56–2.68
FocusMotorisedManual
Vertical lens shift-45–155%None
Horizontal lens shift±105%None
Motorised lens shiftYes—
Lens memory slots3—
Vertical keystone12°40°
Horizontal keystone20°—
Auto keystoneYes—
Corner correction8-point—
Interchangeable lensYes—
Motion & gaming
Input lag—1080p: 60 Hz 16 ms
Lowest input lag—16 msDerived
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMIHDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived1Derived
Newest HDMI version—HDMI 1.4Derived
Other video inputsVGAVGA, + Component, + Composite
Max input resolution1600 × 1200WUXGA
Audio inputs3.5 mm, + RCA3.5 mm
USB media playbackYes—
Control portsRS-232RS-232
Control-system driversCrestron—
Horizontal scan15–106 kHz15–102 kHz
Vertical scan56–120 Hz23–120 Hz
Smart platform
EthernetYes—
Audio
Speaker power16 W2 W
Speakers21
LayoutStereoMono
Audio outputs—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)498 × 476 × 147 mm294 × 218 × 110 mm
Weight8,500 g2,200 g
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity10–85%RH10–90%RH
Altitude3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawMax 375 W260 W
StandbyUp to 0.35 WUp to 0.5 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
MarksCE, FCC, + UL, + CCCCE, FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty3 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h)3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manualhttps://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000461-02-christie-lit-man-usr-d1.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/PA500_PA503%20Series/PA500S_PA503S_SP3_PA500X_PA503X_SP6_PA503W_PA503SP_PA503XP_UG_ENG.pdf
Spare parts—Lamp RLC-108
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, + User manual, + HDMI cable, VGA cable, + Lens capPower cord, Remote, + Quick start guide, VGA cable
RemoteIR—