BenQ EH620 vs InFocus INL178

BenQ EH620 is in stock. InFocus INL178 is $800 cheaper, quieter and lighter.

	BenQ EH620$1,499.99 · Amazon Buy	InFocus INL178$699.99 · Amazon · Used Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	3,400 lm ANSI	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.13–1.47:1	1.48–1.62:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	33.4 msDerived	—
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$1,499	$1,739
Best price
Best price	$1,499.99	$699.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.5–3.3 m	3.3–3.6 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	3,400 lm ANSI	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	4,200 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	85%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	0.47 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Colour wheel segments
Colour wheel segments	6	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	15,000:1	3,500,000:1
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 83% coverage	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Light engine	—	Quantum Laser
Lamp power
Lamp power	240 W	—
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	5J.JPT05.001	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h dynamic	30,000 h max
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.13–1.47:1	1.48–1.62:1
Image size
Image size	40–200 in	—
Projection offset
Projection offset	105%	116%
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.3×Derived	1.09×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	12–15.6 mm	12.81–16.74 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.84–2.47	2.5–2.67
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	No
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 120 Hz	—
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)	2 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, Component	VGA
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	3420 × 2160
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
USB media playback
USB media playback	—	No
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–102 kHz	15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	—
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	4.2	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	No
RAM
RAM	4 GB	—
Storage
Storage	64 GB	—
Casting
Casting	Miracast	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	15 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	1
Layout
Layout	Stereo	Mono
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	380 × 263 × 127 mm	278 × 216 × 116 mm
Weight
Weight	4,200 g	2,900 g
Colours
Colours	White	—
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 20–25 mm screws	—
Dust filter
Dust filter	—	None
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	0–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	3,048 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 350 W · Normal 340 W · Eco 280 W	Max 139 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
Marks	—	CE, FCC, CCC
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/EH620/EH620_UM_EN_220719111803.pdf	—
Spare parts
Spare parts	Lamp 5J.JPT05.001	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, VGA cable	Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide, HDMI cable
Remote
Remote	IR	IR

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