Epson PowerLite L265F vs InFocus INL176

Epson PowerLite L265F is $214.01 cheaper, sharper and in stock. InFocus INL176 is quieter and lighter.

	Epson PowerLite L265F$1,294.99 · Amazon Buy	InFocus INL176MSRP $1,509

Key differences
White light output
White light output	4,600 lm ISO	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.32–2.12:1	1.54–1.72:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$1,416	$1,509
Best price
Best price	$1,294.99	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.9–4.7 m	3.3–3.7 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	4,600 lm ISO	—
Colour light output
Colour light output	4,600 lm	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	4,200 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	85%
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Normal 4,600 lm · Eco 3,200 lm	—
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	70%Derived	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	—	0.65 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Over 5,000,000:1	3,500,000:1
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	—
3D
3D	—	Yes
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Light engine	—	Quantum Laser
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	30,000 h max
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	Yes	—
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	30 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.32–2.12:1	1.54–1.72:1
Image size
Image size	31–310 in	—
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	112%
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.61×Derived	1.12×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	18.2–29.1 mm	21.85–24 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.51–1.77	2.41–2.53
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	—	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	2 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	VGA
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	1080p
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	No
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	No
Casting
Casting	Miracast	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	16 W	15 W
Speakers
Speakers	—	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	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)	325 × 299 × 90 mm	278 × 216 × 116 mm
Weight
Weight	4,200 g	2,900 g
Colours
Colours	Black	—
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	—	M4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	None
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP6X
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	0–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	3,048 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 272 W · Normal 272 W · Eco 208 W	Max 139 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	2 W	—
Power supply
Power supply	—	External adapter
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 27 dB(A)	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1 (US: Class 3R)
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Marks
Marks	FCC, UL	CE, FCC, CCC
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	—
User manual
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63079.pdf	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, HDMI cable	Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide, HDMI cable
Remote
Remote	—	IR

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