BenQ MX825STH vs InFocus INL144

BenQ MX825STH is $70.83 cheaper and lighter. InFocus INL144 is quieter and in stock.

Key differences
White light output
3,500 lm ANSI—
Throw ratio
0.61:11.49–1.93:1
Lowest input lag
34 msDerived—
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$609—
Best price
—$679.83
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.2 m3.0–3.9 m
Picture
White light output
3,500 lm ANSI—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—3,100 lm
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.55 in0.55 in
Native resolution
1024 × 7681024 × 768
Native aspect
4:3Derived4:3Derived
Dynamic contrast
20,000:12,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Picture mode memories
2—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialSide-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—Quantum Laser
Lamp power
200 W—
Replacement lamp
5J.JMM05.001—
Light-source life
6,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Light output control
—Steps
Warm-up time
30 s10 s
Cool-down time
90 s100 s
Optics
Throw ratio
0.61:11.49–1.93:1
Image size
60–120 in—
Projection offset
115%115%
Zoom
NoneOptical
Zoom ratio
—1.3×Derived
Focal length
6.9 mm16.9–21.61 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.62.43–2.78
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
—None
Horizontal lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
—Yes
Corner correction
—4-corner
Interchangeable lens
—No
Motion & gaming
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 34 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, CompositeVGA
Max input resolution
WUXGA1080p
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA3.5 mm
USB media playback
—No
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMX—
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz50–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesNo
Audio
Speaker power
10 W15 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
296 × 239 × 120 mm337 × 119 × 265 mm
Weight
2,600 g3,900 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screws—
Dust filter
—None
Ingress protection
—IP6X
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH0–85%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
260 WMax 161 W
Standby
0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
2 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1 (US: Class 3R)
Risk group
—RG2
Marks
—CE, FCC, CCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr5 yr or 20,000 h
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20EDUCATION/UserManual/MW826STH/UM_EN_241101130905.pdfhttps://cdn.infocus.com/2024/08/Quantum-Laser_Core_CoreII_Superior-Series_EN.pdf
Spare parts
Lamp 5J.JMM05.001 · Air filter 5J.JGV14.001 · Mount WM06G3—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, VGA cablePower cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable, Lens cap
Remote
—IR
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