Christie LW551i vs InFocus INL3149WU
MSRP $5,985 | ![]() MSRP $3,009 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 5,500 lm ANSI | — |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Throw ratio | 1.5–3:1 | 1.4–2.24:1 |
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Fan noise | Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A) | 27 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $5,985 | MSRP $3,009 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.2–6.5 m | 3.0–4.8 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 5,500 lmDerived | — |
| White light output | 5,500 lm ANSI | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 5,500 lm |
| Brightness uniformity | — | 85% |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.76 in | 0.67 in |
| On-screen resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Colour wheel segments | — | 4 |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic contrast method | Dynamic iris | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Picture mode memories | 4 | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | — | Yes |
| 3D formats | — | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
| 3D glasses sync | — | DLP-Link |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Emitter | — | Blue laser + phosphor |
| Light engine | — | Quantum Color Engine |
| Lamp power | 330 W | — |
| Light-source life | 2,500 h normal · 3,000 h eco | 30,000 h |
| Light output control | — | Steps |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.5–3:1 | 1.4–2.24:1 |
| Image size | 30–600 in | 21–302 in |
| Projection offset | — | 102% |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 2×Derived | 1.6×Derived |
| Focus | Motorised | Manual |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Vertical lens shift | -40–125% | -95–107% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±22% | — |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | No |
| Lens memory slots | 3 | — |
| Vertical keystone | 12° | — |
| Horizontal keystone | 20° | — |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Corner correction | 8-point | 4-corner |
| Interchangeable lens | Yes | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI | HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 1.4 |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | — | HDMI 2.0Derived |
| Other video inputs | VGA | VGA, + Composite, + HDBaseT |
| Max input resolution | 1600 × 1200 | DCI 4K |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm, + RCA | 3.5 mm, + Microphone |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Control ports | RS-232, + Wired IR | RS-232 |
| PJLink | Class 1 | — |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron | Crestron, + AMX |
| Horizontal scan | 15–106 kHz | 15–102 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 56–120 Hz | 23–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 16 W | 20 W |
| Speakers | 2 | 2 |
| Layout | Stereo | Stereo |
| Audio outputs | — | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | — | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 498 × 476 × 147 mm | 374 × 302 × 117 mm |
| Weight | 8,900 g | 5,500 g |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | — | M6, screws ≥ 10 mm |
| Ingress protection | — | IP5X |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–85%RH | 10–85%RH |
| Altitude | 3,048 m · high-altitude mode | 3,048 m · high-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 480 W | Max 341 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.35 W | Up to 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | — | Up to 2 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A) | 27 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Marks | CE, FCC, UL, + CCC | CE, FCC, UL, + KC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h) | — |
| User manual | https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000461-02-christie-lit-man-usr-d1.pdf | https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_10794.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | + Power cord, + Power adapter, Remote, + Remote batteries, User manual, HDMI cable, + VGA cable, + Lens cap, + Software CD | Remote, + Quick start guide, User manual, + Warranty card, HDMI cable |
| Remote | IR | — |
