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Christie LW551i vs Optoma ZH520

Christie LW551i
Christie LW551i
MSRP $5,985
Optoma ZH520
Optoma ZH520
MSRP $2,699
Key differences
White light output5,500 lm ANSI—
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio1.5–3:11.13–1.47:1
Lowest input lag—8.6 msDerived
Light sourceLampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noiseNormal 37 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)Max 35 dB(A) · Normal 29 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $5,985MSRP $2,699
Room fit
Distance to screen3.2–6.5 m2.5–3.3 m
Brightness
Rated brightness5,500 lmDerived—
White light output5,500 lm ANSI—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)—5,500 lm
Brightness uniformity—75%
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 contrast3,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast methodDynamic iris—
Colour
Gamma / EOTF presets—2.2, 2.4
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)—6-axis
Picture mode memories4—
3D
3D—Yes
3D formats—Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync—DLP-Link
Light source
Light sourceLampLaser (phosphor)
Lamp power330 W—
Light-source life2,500 h normal · 3,000 h ecoUp to 30,000 h max
Light output control—Steps
Cool-down time—90 s
Optics
Throw ratio1.5–3:11.13–1.47:1
Image size30–600 in30.72–320 in
Projection offset—116%
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio2×Derived1.3×Derived
Focal length—16.9–21.61 mm
Aperture (f-number)—2.43–2.78
FocusMotorisedManual
Autofocus—No
Vertical lens shift-40–125%None
Horizontal lens shift±22%—
Motorised lens shiftYes—
Lens memory slots3—
Vertical keystone12°30°
Horizontal keystone20°30°
Auto keystoneYes—
Corner correction8-point4-corner
Interchangeable lensYes—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh—1080p: 120 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p—120 HzDerived
Input lag—1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms
Lowest input lag—8.6 msDerived
Input lag at 4K 60 Hz—17 msDerived
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI version—HDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputsVGA—
Max input resolution1600 × 12004K UHD
Audio inputs3.5 mm, RCA—
USB media playbackYes—
Control portsRS-232, + Wired IRRS-232
PJLinkClass 1Class 2
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 × 109 mm
Weight8,900 g3,402 g
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, 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 · high-altitude mode
Power drawMax 480 WMax 205 W · Eco 128 W
StandbyUp to 0.35 WUp to 0.5 W
Power supply—External adapter
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input—19.5 V
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 37 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)Max 35 dB(A) · Normal 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 (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/7a6b0cdc-b771-4275-9e68-3d359a5c9b54.pdf
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, + HDMI cable, + VGA cable, + Lens cap, + Software CDPower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
RemoteIR—