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Christie LW551i vs Optoma ZH507+

Christie LW551i
Christie LW551i
MSRP $5,985
Optoma ZH507+Optoma ZH507+
MSRP $4,369
Key differences
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio1.5–3:11.4–2.24:1
Lowest input lag—8.2 msDerived
Light sourceLampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noiseNormal 37 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)Max 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $5,985MSRP $4,369
Room fit
Distance to screen3.2–6.5 m3.1–5.0 m
Brightness
Rated brightness5,500 lmDerived5,500 lmDerived
White light outputANSI5,500 lm ANSI5,500 lm ANSIPreliminary
Claimed brightness (non-standard)—5,500 lm
Brightness uniformity—80%
Display system
Imaging technology3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal0.76 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 contrast3,000:1300,000:1
Dynamic contrast methodDynamic iris—
Calibration
Picture mode memories4—
3D
3D—Yes
3D formats—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync—DLP-Link
Light source
Light sourceLampLaser (phosphor)
Lamp power330 W—
Light-source life2,500 h normal · 3,000 h eco30,000 h
Constant brightness mode—Yes
Cool-down time—90 s
Optics
Throw ratio1.5–3:11.4–2.24:1
Image size30–600 in20.2–320 in
Projection offset—100%
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio2×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length—20.91–32.62 mm
Aperture (f-number)—2.5–3.26
FocusMotorisedManual
Vertical lens shift-40–125%0–16%
Horizontal lens shift±22%—
Motorised lens shiftYes—
Lens memory slots3—
Vertical keystone12°30°
Horizontal keystone20°30°
Auto keystoneYesYes
Corner correction8-point4-corner
Interchangeable lensYes—
Motion & gaming
Input lag—1080p: 60 Hz 16.2 ms · 120 Hz 8.2 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.8 ms
Lowest input lag—8.2 msDerived
Input lag at 4K 60 Hz—16.8 msDerived
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMIHDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI version—HDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputsVGAVGA, + Composite
Max input resolution1600 × 1200—
Audio inputs3.5 mm, + RCA3.5 mm, + Microphone
USB media playbackYes—
Control portsRS-232, + Wired IRRS-232, + 12 V trigger
PJLinkClass 1Class 2
Control-system driversCrestronCrestron, + AMX
Horizontal scan15–106 kHz15.38–91.15 kHz
Vertical scan56–120 Hz50–85 Hz
Smart platform
EthernetYesYes
Audio
Speaker power16 W10 W
Speakers22
LayoutStereo—
Audio outputs—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)498 × 476 × 147 mm337 × 265 × 123 mm
Weight8,900 g4,500 g
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount—M4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Ingress protection—IP6X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity10–85%RH10–85%RH
Altitude3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawMax 480 WMax 282 W · Eco 227 W
StandbyUp to 0.35 WUp to 0.5 W
Power supply—Built in
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 37 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)Max 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class—Class 1
Risk group—RG2
FDA laser notice—Notice 57
Marks+ CE, FCC, + UL, + CCCFCC
Support & ownership
Warranty3 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h)3 yr
User manualhttps://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000461-02-christie-lit-man-usr-d1.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/80233fe8-c874-4eab-8164-2f93fa7e133d.pdf
In the box
In the boxPower cord, + Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, + HDMI cable, + VGA cable, + Lens cap, + Software CDPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, + Wi-Fi dongle
RemoteIR—