CHRISTIE LWU530-APS Laser Projector Review

The Christie LWU530-APS is a 5,000 ANSI lumen business class laser projector with WUXGA resolution that can accept a full range of content up to 4K. It is designed for classrooms, board rooms, and small-sized auditoriums.

Christie is known for producing high quality projectors that usually command a premium price. The goal of Christie’s APS series is to provide reliability, flexibility, and good performance at a value. The APS Series projectors are the most affordable projectors in Christies current projector lineup.

Christie currently offers two laser projector chassis in its APS-Series lineup. The other model is the 6,000 ANSI lumen LWU650-APS ($3,249 SRP) Both models are WUXGA projectors with laser light engines rated for up to 20,000 hours.

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With the ability to deliver up to 5,000 lumens, combined with the reliability and longevity of a laser light engine, the Christie LWU530 projector could be the perfect solution for someone looking for a mid-brightness business class projector. The LWD530 is part of Christie’s APS-Series projector lineup which are designed to deliver high performance in a conference, boardroom, or classroom without blowing the budget.

The LWU530’s native resolution is WUXGA HD (1,920 x 1,200) but the projector accepts 4K@30P content. Its dynamic contrast is rated by Christie to deliver 3,000,000:1. While the black level and native contrast cannot match those of a similar priced home theater projector, the LWU530 high brightness still resulted in good perceived blacks in a room with some ambient light.

The laser light engine can deliver up to 20,000 hours in high power mode. As with all 3LCD projectors, the Christie LWU530 produces as many color lumens as it does white lumens, which ensures a bright, vibrant image when utilized in a meeting room, classroom, or mid-size lecture hall.