Christie LW401 vs InFocus INL168
$1,699.99 | ![]() | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 4,000 lm ANSI | — |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Throw ratio | 1.5–2.2:1 | 1.48–1.62:1 |
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Fan noise | Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) |
| Price | $1,699.99 | — |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.2–4.7 m | 3.3–3.6 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 4,000 lmDerived | — |
| White light output | 4,000 lm ANSI | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 4,000 lm |
| Brightness uniformity | — | 85% |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.59 in | 0.47 in |
| On-screen resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000:1 | 3,500,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | Dynamic iris | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Picture mode memories | 4 | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | — | Yes |
| 3D formats | — | Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Emitter | — | Blue laser + phosphor |
| Light engine | — | Quantum Laser |
| Lamp power | 245 W | — |
| Light-source life | 2,500 h normal · 4,000 h eco | 30,000 h max |
| Light output control | — | Steps |
| Warm-up time | — | 10 s |
| Cool-down time | — | 100 s |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.5–2.2:1 | 1.48–1.62:1 |
| Image size | 30–600 in | — |
| Projection offset | — | 116% |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.47×Derived | 1.09×Derived |
| Focal length | — | 12.81–16.74 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 2.5–2.67 |
| Focus | Motorised | Manual |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Vertical lens shift | -45–155% | None |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±105% | None |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | — |
| Lens memory slots | 3 | — |
| Vertical keystone | 12° | 30° |
| Horizontal keystone | 20° | — |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Corner correction | 8-point | — |
| Interchangeable lens | Yes | No |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI | 2 × HDMI 1.4 |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | — | HDMI 1.4Derived |
| Other video inputs | VGA | VGA, + Composite |
| Max input resolution | 1600 × 1200 | 1080p |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm, + RCA | 3.5 mm |
| USB media playback | Yes | No |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron | — |
| Horizontal scan | 15–106 kHz | 15–100 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 56–120 Hz | 24–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 16 W | 15 W |
| Speakers | 2 | 1 |
| Layout | Stereo | Mono |
| Audio outputs | — | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | — | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 498 × 476 × 147 mm | 216 × 278 × 116 mm |
| Weight | 8,500 g | 2,900 g |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear, + Portrait, + 360° |
| Dust filter | — | None |
| Ingress protection | — | IP6X |
| Sealed optical engine | — | Yes |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–85%RH | 0–85%RH |
| Altitude | 3,048 m · high-altitude mode | 3,048 m |
| Power draw | Max 375 W | Max 139 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.35 W | Up to 0.5 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Marks | CE, FCC, + UL, CCC | CE, FCC, CCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h) | — |
| User manual | https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000461-02-christie-lit-man-usr-d1.pdf | https://cdn.infocus.com/2024/08/Quantum-Laser_Core_CoreII_Superior-Series_EN.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | + Power cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, + User manual, HDMI cable, + VGA cable, + Lens cap | + Power adapter, Remote, + Quick start guide, HDMI cable |
| Remote | IR | IR |
