From March 19 to 21, 2026, the 43rd CAAPA Beijing Amusement Expo grandly opened at the Capital International Convention and Exhibition Center. Christie, a global leader in visual technology, made a grand debut with its all-new Griffyn 4K35‑RGB / HS / GS / IS series projectors. Relying on the immersive display at Wincomn Technology's booth (Hall A3, No. 1554), the series amazed the audience with its RGB pure laser core technology, all-dimensional high performance and full-scene adaptability, bringing a revolutionary visual solution to professional fields such as cultural tourism, theme parks, flight cinemas and dome projection. It once again demonstrated Christie's leading technological position in the professional projection field and continued the in-depth cooperation advantage between Christie and Wincomn Technology in the cultural tourism field.
The newly launched Griffyn 4K35 series includes four segmented models, which accurately match the differentiated needs of different professional scenarios. From the ultra-high-brightness RGB pure laser flagship to the cost-effective practical model, it comprehensively covers diverse applications such as cultural tourism performances, large venues, conferences and exhibitions, and higher education. Each model inherits Christie's consistent professional quality, takes performance as the core and scenario as the orientation, and relies on solid hardware configuration and refined performance tuning to create a professional projection benchmark with stability, practicality and professionalism, filling the gap in projection performance for different levels of professional scenarios.
Performance is King: In-depth Analysis of Core Performance of the Whole Series, Every Parameter Adapts to Professional Needs
The core competitiveness of the Christie Griffyn 4K35 series lies in the in-depth integration of cutting-edge laser technology and scenario-based needs, breaking the pain points of traditional professional projectors that "high brightness and high color cannot be achieved at the same time" and "high performance and convenience are compromised". The whole series is equipped with Christie's core technology, achieving comprehensive breakthroughs in key performance dimensions such as brightness, color, resolution and stability. Every performance parameter accurately meets the strict requirements of professional scenarios and can meet high-end application needs without additional configuration.
Core Performance 1: RGB Pure Laser Light Source, Balancing Ultimate Color and Long-term Stability
All models in the series are equipped with Christie's proprietary RGB pure laser light source architecture. From flagship to practical models, they all inherit Christie's profound accumulation in laser technology. As a leading brand cooperating with Dolby to promote the popularization of laser cinema technology, Christie integrates cinema-level color standards into the Griffyn 4K35 series to create professional-level color performance. Among them, the Griffyn 4K35-RGB, as the flagship model, takes color performance to the extreme, achieving 98% Rec.2020 color space coverage. This value is more than twice that of the Rec.709 color gamut and 50% more than that of projectors using the DCI-P3 color gamut. It can present richer, more vivid and realistic color details. Whether it is the gorgeous colors of Chinese-style projection shows or the delicate texture of immersive images, it can be accurately restored, bringing an immersive visual experience.
Compared with traditional laser light sources, RGB pure laser does not require a color wheel, completely eliminating color wheel wear and color deviation, and fundamentally ensuring the stability and consistency of color output. At the same time, the light source has an ultra-long service life: under 100% brightness operation, the service life of the light source can reach 25,000 hours with the brightness reduced to 50%; if operated at 60% brightness, the service life can be extended to 50,000 hours, greatly reducing long-term maintenance costs and adapting to the long-term and high-frequency use needs of professional scenarios. In addition, the light source adopts an on-site replaceable design, which is convenient and efficient for maintenance and replacement without disassembling the whole machine, further improving equipment use efficiency and reducing downtime loss. It is worth mentioning that the light source performance of the flagship model Griffyn 4K35-RGB is comparable to that of the higher-spec Christie Griffyn 4K50-RGB, which can provide bright, sharp and detailed image support for high-end scenarios such as flight dome cinemas.
Core Performance 2: All-dimensional Resolution and Display Technology, Adapting to Clarity Needs of Different Scenarios
According to the needs of different scenarios, the series models adopt differentiated display technologies and resolution configurations to achieve full-scene coverage. The flagship model Griffyn 4K35-RGB is equipped with 3DLP 1.38" DMD display technology and supports native 4K (4096×2160) resolution. It has low pixel structure, and can present delicate and non-blurred images even when viewed up close. Its pixel density is much higher than that of ordinary projectors, adapting to scenarios with high requirements for clarity such as dome projection and large-scale projection mapping. Even when projecting ultra-large-size images, it can clearly present every detail.
The practical HS series adopts 1DLP display technology and is equipped with the new Bold Color+ technology. While ensuring image clarity, it further improves color expression, making the image brighter, more colorful, deeper black and more natural and realistic, adapting to various display scenarios[7]. The cost-effective GS series and scenario-customized IS series both optimize resolution configurations according to scenario needs. Among them, the IS series can flexibly adjust resolution parameters according to the customized needs of dome screens, flight cinemas, etc., ensuring that the image is adapted to different sizes of projection surfaces without distortion or motion blur.
Core Performance 3: Gradient Brightness Configuration, Fearless of Various Ambient Light Interference
Aiming at the light environments of different scenarios, the Christie Griffyn 4K35 series creates a gradient brightness configuration, covering a comprehensive range of brightness from entry-level to flagship models, completely breaking the limitation that "professional projection relies on dark environments". The flagship model Griffyn 4K35-RGB has full brightness performance, with a maximum of 36,500 ISO lumens and 32,500 ANSI lumens. Even in outdoor strong light or high ambient light scenarios of large venues, it can present clear, bright and colorful images without additional light-shielding equipment; at the same time, it can be set to limited brightness mode, outputting 14,600 ISO lumens / 13,000 ANSI lumens, adapting to different light environments and balancing performance and energy consumption.
The brightness of the practical HS series ranges from 15,570 lumens to 23,650 lumens. It can flexibly select the appropriate brightness according to the space size and light conditions of small and medium-sized cultural tourism venues and conference centers to meet daily display and performance needs. The brightness of the cost-effective GS series covers three levels: 9,000 lumens, 10,600 lumens and 14,250 lumens, accurately matching the brightness needs of basic professional scenarios such as higher education, religious venues and small and medium-sized conferences, balancing practicality and economy. The scenario-customized IS series can customize brightness parameters according to the special needs of scenarios such as dome screens and flight cinemas, and can adapt to high-end applications up to 50,000 lumens, providing sufficient brightness support for immersive experiences.
Core Performance 4: Stable and Durable + Convenient Operation, Reducing the Threshold for Use in Professional Scenarios
Professional scenarios have high requirements for the stability and operational convenience of equipment. The Griffyn 4K35 series has been specially optimized in these two dimensions. The whole series adopts a sealed optical path and integrated cooling device, with excellent dust-proof and moisture-proof performance. It can adapt to a working environment of 5-40°C and a relative humidity of 10-80% without condensation, and can operate stably in complex environments such as cultural tourism outdoors and large venues, avoiding dust and water vapor from damaging the optical path and further extending the service life of the equipment. Among them, the flagship model Griffyn 4K35-RGB has a noise as low as 44 dBA in silent mode and only 45 dBA in standard mode. Even in close-range viewing or quiet venue environments, it will not produce noise interference, ensuring an immersive experience.
In terms of operation and calibration, the whole series is built with Christie Twist™ image geometric correction and multi-projector edge blending software, and is compatible with Christie Mystique™ camera-based automatic alignment software, which can realize rapid installation, alignment and calibration without time-consuming and laborious manual work, greatly improving the deployment efficiency of multi-projector systems. At the same time, the whole series is equipped with Electronic Color Convergence (ECC) function, which allows users to easily adjust convergence through the remote control to ensure perfect color alignment, without the need for professional and technical personnel to operate, greatly reducing the use threshold. Some models support dual-voltage operation, which can achieve full brightness output under 200-240 VAC power supply, or reduce brightness under 100-120 VAC power supply, doubling the service life of the Laser Optical System (LOS), balancing performance and durability.
Core Performance 5: Full Interface Integration, Adapting to High-speed Connection Needs of Multiple Devices
All models in the series are equipped with Christie's new TruLife+™ integrated electronic platform, which integrates all connection interfaces required for professional scenarios. No additional removable tabs are needed, completely eliminating additional cost input for users[1][3][5]. Among them, the flagship model Griffyn 4K35-RGB is equipped with rich interfaces, including HDMI 2.1, 2 HDMI 2.0, 4 micro BNC (12G-SDI), 2 DisplayPort 1.4, 2 DisplayPort 1.2, as well as optical fiber (QSFP+), SDVoE and other interfaces. It can realize high-speed connection of multiple devices, adapting to various professional devices such as high-definition players, simulators and consoles, and meeting the multi-device collaboration needs of scenarios such as cultural tourism performances and flight cinemas[1]. The HS, GS and IS series are also equipped with suitable high-definition interfaces according to scenario needs, ensuring the compatibility and convenience of device connection without additional adapters.
Detailed Performance of Each Model: Four Series, Accurately Matching Diverse Professional Scenarios
The four newly launched Griffyn 4K35‑RGB / HS / GS / IS series have differentiated performance configurations according to the needs of different professional scenarios. They not only meet the ultimate visual needs of high-end cultural tourism, but also take into account the cost-effective use needs of small and medium-sized venues, achieving full-scene coverage. Each model has a clear performance positioning and scenario adaptation direction.
Flagship Model: Griffyn 4K35-RGB Pure Laser Projector
As the flagship of the series, this model can be called a "technological miracle". It is specially designed for demanding large venues and high-end cultural tourism applications with full core performance. It is the focus exhibit of this CAAPA Amusement Expo. Its super strong visual strength is demonstrated through Chinese-style projection shows on site, and its performance is comparable to that of high-end cinema-level projection equipment.
- Brightness Performance: Maximum 36,500 ISO lumens and 32,500 ANSI lumens, optional limited brightness mode (14,600 ISO lumens / 13,000 ANSI lumens), adapting to different light environments such as outdoor strong light and large venues, the image is still clear and full without additional light shielding[1][3][5];
- Resolution and Display: Native 4K (4096×2160) resolution, equipped with 3DLP 1.38" DMD display technology, low pixel structure, delicate and non-blurred image, adapting to scenarios with high requirements for clarity such as dome projection and large-scale projection mapping, and can present cinema-level delicate image quality;
- Contrast Ratio: Standard on/off contrast ratio of 2000:1, which can be increased to 5000:1 with a high-contrast lens, rich light and dark layers, clear dark details, no overexposure in bright areas, perfectly presenting light and shadow transition effects, adapting to immersive image display;
- Frame Rate and Expansion: Standard support for 24-60Hz frame rate, optional Mirage option to achieve 4K@120Hz frame rate or 4K@60Hz 3D content display; optional Mirage Pro option to further support 2K@240-480Hz frame rate and Christie View multi-content simultaneous viewing function, adapting to scenarios with high frame rate requirements such as flight cinemas and dynamic performances, with no motion blur or stuttering;
- Lens Compatibility: Compatible with all Christie 3DLP 4K ILS4 lenses, optional 0.38:1 ultra-short throw lens to 5.43:1 telephoto lens, flexibly adapting to the projection needs of different space sizes without additional venue renovation;
- Body and Silence: Compact integrated design, no external cooler or laser rack, body size of only 922×635×380mm and weight of only 81kg, which is one of the smallest and lightest high-brightness RGB pure laser projectors on the market, convenient for handling and installation; 44 dBA in silent mode and 45 dBA in standard mode, silent operation does not interfere with immersive experience.
Practical Model: HS Series Laser Projector
The HS series is positioned in mid-to-high-end professional scenarios, balancing performance and cost-effectiveness. As a new generation of upgraded models, it has achieved comprehensive improvements in color performance and reliability, adapting to small and medium-sized cultural tourism venues, conference centers, exhibition halls and other scenarios, meeting daily professional projection needs with balanced performance.
- Brightness Performance: Brightness ranges from 15,570 lumens to 23,650 lumens, gradient configuration, can flexibly select according to scenario size and light conditions, meeting the visual presentation and performance needs of small and medium-sized venues without additional light-shielding equipment;
- Color and Display: Adopting 1DLP display technology and equipped with new Bold Color+ technology, the image is brighter, more colorful, deeper black and more natural and realistic, with color reproduction close to professional cinema level, adapting to various display and performance scenarios;
- Stability and Operation: Inheriting the consistent reliability and silent operation advantages of the HS series, the operating noise is controlled within a reasonable range to avoid interfering with the use scenario; supporting intelligent calibration, optional Christie Intelligent Camera (CIC) to achieve color uniformity optimization, adapting to multi-projector system deployment and greatly improving debugging efficiency;
- Interface and Expansion: Equipped with TruLife+™ integrated electronic platform, integrating common professional interfaces, no additional configuration required, compatible with high-definition players, consoles and other equipment, meeting the multi-device connection needs of small and medium-sized scenarios.
Cost-effective Model: GS Series Laser Projector
The GS series is positioned in entry-level professional scenarios, with high reliability and long service life as its core advantages. It adapts to high-frequency use scenarios such as higher education, religious venues and small and medium-sized conferences, balancing practicality and economy, and meeting daily projection needs with basic professional performance.
- Brightness Performance: Brightness covers three levels: 9,000 lumens, 10,600 lumens and 14,250 lumens, can flexibly select according to space size and light conditions, meeting basic professional projection needs and adapting to small and medium-sized indoor scenarios;
- Light Source and Service Life: Adopting laser light source, the service life can reach 20,000 hours (brightness reduced to 50%), no need to frequently replace the light source, low long-term maintenance cost, adapting to long-term and high-frequency use scenarios, reducing the manpower and material input for equipment replacement and maintenance;
- Core Performance: Compact structure, stable operation, good compatibility and expandability, can be quickly deployed without complex debugging; clear display and uniform color, meeting basic professional needs such as daily display, meetings and teaching, with outstanding cost-effectiveness;
- Convenience: Supports basic geometric correction and quick installation, low operation threshold, and non-professional personnel can also complete debugging and operation, adapting to various entry-level professional scenarios.
Scenario-customized Model: IS Series Laser Projector
The IS series is specially customized for special professional scenarios, focusing on personalized applications such as dome screens, flight cinemas and immersive exhibition halls. It has been specially optimized in projection angle, image adaptation and system integration. It is the core model of customized professional projection solutions and can flexibly adjust performance parameters according to scenario needs.
- Core Performance: Equipped with laser light source, brightness and resolution can be customized according to scenario needs, can adapt to high-end applications up to 50,000 lumens, adapt to different sizes of dome screens and irregular projection surfaces, accurate image correction, no distortion or motion blur, restoring realistic visual effects;
- Scenario Advantages: Supports synchronous operation of multiple projectors, and can achieve large-area seamless splicing with Christie Mystique automatic alignment software, creating an immersive surround visual effect, adapting to the core needs of scenarios such as flight dome cinemas and immersive exhibition halls;
- Stability and Adaptability: Adopting sealed optical path design, dust-proof and moisture-proof, can adapt to complex venue environments, support long-term continuous operation, meet the 24/7 use needs of scenarios such as cultural tourism performances and immersive experiences; interface configuration can be customized according to scenarios, adapting to various professional equipment such as simulators and consoles, realizing seamless system integration.
Debut Highlights and Industry Significance: Empowering with Performance, Promoting the Upgrade of Professional Projection Scenarios
At this CAAPA Beijing Amusement Expo, the grand debut of the Christie Griffyn 4K35 series not only demonstrated Christie's technological strength in the professional projection field, but also filled the gap in projection performance for different levels of professional scenarios. From the ultimate performance of the flagship RGB pure laser to the cost-effective configuration of the entry-level model, the four series accurately cover diverse professional needs, providing a one-stop projection solution for fields such as cultural tourism, theme parks and flight cinemas.
As a global leader in visual technology, relying on years of technological accumulation in the field of laser projection and in-depth cooperation experience with brands such as Dolby, Christie integrates cinema-level color and professional-level performance into the Griffyn 4K35 series, breaking the performance limitations of traditional professional projectors. The launch of this series not only enriches Christie's professional projection product matrix, but also will promote the in-depth application of professional projection technology in fields such as cultural tourism and amusement, bringing more efficient, stable and immersive visual experiences to the industry, and helping professional scenarios achieve visual upgrading and quality improvement.