Christie M 4K15 RGB vs Optoma ProScene ZU1700

Christie M 4K15 RGB is lighter. Optoma ProScene ZU1700 is $8,246 cheaper, sharper and quieter.

	Christie M 4K15 RGB MSRP $51,995	Optoma ProScene ZU1700 MSRP $43,749

Key differences
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	15,750 lm ISO · 14,000 lm ANSI	14,500 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 43.5 dB(A) · Eco 41 dB(A)	Max 38 dB(A) · Normal 36 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$51,995	$43,749
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	15,750 lm ISO · 14,000 lm ANSI	14,500 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	17,000 lm
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.95 in	0.96 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	Yes (scheme not stated)	—
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	—	2,000,000:1
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	About BT.2020 98% coverage	—
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, 2.4, 2.6
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	—	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	RGB triple laser	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Light engine	—	DuraCore Laser
Light-source life
Light-source life	25,000 h	30,000 h max
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Light output control
Light output control	—	Continuous
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	—	Yes
Optics
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	—
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	Yes
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	±120%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	±50%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	Yes	Yes
Lens memory slots
Lens memory slots	—	5
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	Yes	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.1 · 2 × HDMI 2.0	2 × HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	SDI	VGA, HDBaseT, SDI
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	DCI 4K
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
PJLink
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	—	None
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speakers
Speakers	—	0
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	—	650 × 682 × 301 mm
Weight
Weight	38,100 g	50,000 g
Orientations
Orientations	360°	360°
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	Yes	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–50°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–80%RH	10–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m	—
Power draw
Power draw	Max 1,212 W · Normal 827 W	Max 1,000 W
Standby
Standby	—	0.5 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 43.5 dB(A) · Eco 41 dB(A)	Max 38 dB(A) · Normal 36 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	—	Notice 57
Marks
Marks	—	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	—	3 yr
User manual
User manual	—	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/87976a43-d226-4070-9208-42864369964f.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	—	Power cord, Remote
Remote
Remote	—	Backlit