Casio XJ-A252 vs InFocus INL144
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| Casio XJ-A252 MSRP $1,249 | InFocus INL144 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Technology brand | DLP | — |
| Number of imaging devices | 1 | — |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | 0.55 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 | 4:3 |
| Native resolution | 1280 × 800 | 1024 × 768 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.11–2.23:1Derived | 1.49–1.93:1 |
| Projection distance table | 40″: 1–1.9 m · 60″: 1.4–2.8 m · 80″: 1.9–3.8 m · 100″: 2.4–4.8 m · 150″: 3.6–7.2 m · 200″: 4.8–9.6 m | — |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 2× | 1.3× |
| Focus | Motorized | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | — | 0% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | 0% |
| Fixed offset | — | 115% |
| Focal length | 15.9–30.8 mm | 16.9–21.61 mm |
| F-number | 2.29–3.09 | 2.43–2.78 |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Image size range | 18–300 in | — |
| Vertical keystone | — | -30–30° |
| Corner / warp correction | — | 4pt |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Hybrid laser + LED | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light source detail | Laser and LED | Quantum Laser |
| Light source life | Rated: 20,000 h | Normal: 20,000 h · Eco: 30,000 h |
| Life definition | Unspecified | — |
| Warm-up time | — | 10 s |
| Cool-down time | — | 100 s |
| Light-source dimming | — | Manual steps |
| Brightness | ||
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 3,000 | 3,100 |
| Claimed brightness unit | Unspecified | Unspecified |
| Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner) | — | 85% |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 1,800:1 | 2,000,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 24 bit | — |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | — | 6-axis |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 1 W | 15 W |
| Speaker count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio channels | Mono | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| HDMI port count | 1 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | — | HDMI 1: HDMI 1.4; HDMI 2: HDMI 1.4 |
| Audio input terminals | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 15–91 kHz | 15–100 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | 50–85 Hz | 50–120 Hz |
| HDBaseT | — | No |
| VGA input | Yes | Yes |
| USB media playback | No | No |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | — | No |
| 12 V trigger | — | No |
| Wi-Fi | None | — |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | No | Yes |
| 3D formats | — | Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
| Setup automation | ||
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | — | Normal: 30 dB(A) · Eco: 28 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 0–85%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 3,000 m | 3,048 m |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | Yes |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Tilt-limited | Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360° |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 165 W | 161 W |
| Power consumption by mode | Eco level 1: 120 W · Eco level 5: 75 W · Eco off bright: 165 W · Eco off normal: 135 W | — |
| Standby power | 0.23 W | 0.5 W |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 297 mm | 337 mm |
| Depth | 210 mm | 119 mm |
| Height | 43 mm | 265 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 3.9 kg |
| Ingress protection | — | IP6X |
| Sealed optical engine | — | Yes |
| Air filter | — | None |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | — | RG2 |
| Laser product class | Class 1 | Class 3R (US); Class 1, Risk Group 2 (IEC 60825-1:2014, international) |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC | CE, FCC, CCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | — | 🇼🇼 WW 5 yr or 20,000 h |
| Light-source warranty | Warranty certificate period or 6,000 hours, whichever comes first | — |
| User manual | https://world.casio.com/manual/projector/ | https://cdn.infocus.com/2024/08/Quantum-Laser_Core_CoreII_Superior-Series_EN.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Vga cable, Av cable, Carry case, Setup guide, Warranty card | Projector, Remote, Power cord, Vga cable, Setup guide, Lens cap |
| Remote type | — | IR |