Epson EX3290 vs InFocus INL144

Epson EX3290 is $199.84 cheaper, sharper and lighter. InFocus INL144 is quieter.

	Epson EX3290$479.99 · Amazon Buy	InFocus INL144$679.83 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	4,000 lm ISO	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1024 × 768
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.44:1	1.49–1.93:1
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$649.99	—
Best price
Best price	$479.99	$679.83
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.1 m	3.0–3.9 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	4,000 lm ISO	—
Colour light output
Colour light output	4,000 lm	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	3,100 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	85%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.59 in	0.55 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1024 × 768
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	4:3Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	None	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 16,000:1	2,000,000:1
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	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	210 W	—
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	ELPLP97	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	6,000 h normal · 12,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	—	10 s
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	—	100 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.44:1	1.49–1.93:1
Image size
Image size	33–375 in	—
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	115%
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.3×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	16.7 mm	16.9–21.61 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.44	2.43–2.78
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	2 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	None	VGA
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	1080p
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
USB media playback
USB media playback	—	No
Control ports
Control ports	None	RS-232
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	50–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	None	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	—	No
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	2 W	15 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	—	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	—	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	302 × 234 × 77 mm	337 × 119 × 265 mm
Weight
Weight	2,500 g	3,900 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 9 mm screws	—
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	None
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP6X
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	0–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	349 W	Max 161 W
Standby
Standby	0.3 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 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1 (US: Class 3R)
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Marks
Marks	FCC	CE, FCC, CCC
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 1 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr	5 yr or 20,000 h
User manual
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd65860/EN/index.html	https://cdn.infocus.com/2024/08/Quantum-Laser_Core_CoreII_Superior-Series_EN.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable, Lens cap
Remote
Remote	—	IR

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