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Christie LW551i vs Optoma ZW521

Christie LW551i
Christie LW551i
MSRP $5,985
Optoma ZW521Optoma ZW521
Key differences
White light output5,500 lm ANSI6,000 lm ISO
Throw ratio1.5–3:11.18–1.54:1
Light sourceLampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noiseNormal 37 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $5,985—
Room fit
Distance to screen3.2–6.5 m2.5–3.3 m
Brightness
Rated brightness5,500 lmDerived6,000 lmDerived
White light output5,500 lm ANSI6,000 lm ISO
Brightness uniformity—75%
Display system
Imaging technology3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal0.76 in—
On-screen resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)DerivedWXGA (1280 × 800)Derived
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect16:10Derived16:10Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast3,000:1300,000:1
Dynamic contrast methodDynamic iris—
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)—10 bitDerived
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)
Emitter—Blue laser + phosphor
Lamp power330 W—
Light-source life2,500 h normal · 3,000 h eco30,000 h eco
Optics
Throw ratio1.5–3:11.18–1.54:1
Image size30–600 in30–300 in
Projection offset—112%
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio2×Derived1.31×Derived
Focal length—16.9–21.6 mm
FocusMotorised—
Vertical lens shift-40–125%—
Horizontal lens shift±22%—
Motorised lens shiftYes—
Lens memory slots3—
Vertical keystone12°30°
Horizontal keystone20°30°
Auto keystoneYes—
Corner correction8-point4-corner
Interchangeable lensYes—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI2 × HDMI 1.4
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI version—HDMI 1.4Derived
Other video inputsVGAVGA
Max input resolution1600 × 1200—
Audio inputs3.5 mm, + RCA3.5 mm
USB media playbackYes—
Control portsRS-232, + Wired IRRS-232, + 12 V trigger
PJLinkClass 1—
Control-system driversCrestron—
Horizontal scan15–106 kHz15–102 kHz
Vertical scan56–120 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
EthernetYes—
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 × 114 mmDerived
Weight8,900 g2,900 g
Orientations+ Table, + Ceiling, + Rear+ Portrait, + 360°
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity10–85%RH—
Altitude3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m
Power drawMax 480 WMax 210 W · Eco 150 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 37 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Risk group—RG2
MarksCE, FCC, UL, CCC—
Support & ownership
Warranty3 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h)—
User manualhttps://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000461-02-christie-lit-man-usr-d1.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/v7yJFGdU4BR7x2iwjoSdhOZu6xxkQ55F64vBbmwO.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, + Quick start guide
RemoteIR—