Epson PowerLite 1290 vs InFocus INL168

Epson PowerLite 1290 is in stock. InFocus INL168 is quieter and lighter.

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Key differences
White light output
White light output	4,100 lm ISO	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.3–2.09:1	1.48–1.62:1
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	$986	—
Best price
Best price	$912	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.9–4.6 m	3.3–3.6 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	4,100 lm ISO	—
Colour light output
Colour light output	4,100 lm	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	4,000 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	85%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.62 in	0.47 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 16,000:1	3,500,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Dynamic iris	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
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	230 W	—
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	ELPLP97	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	5,500 h normal · 12,000 h eco	30,000 h max
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	—	10 s
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	0 s	100 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.3–2.09:1	1.48–1.62:1
Image size
Image size	31–304 in	—
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	116%
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.61×Derived	1.09×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	18.2–29.1 mm	12.81–16.74 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.51–1.77	2.5–2.67
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	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
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	2 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	—	VGA, Composite
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	1080p
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
USB media playback
USB media playback	—	No
Control ports
Control ports	—	RS-232
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	—	No
Casting
Casting	AirPlay 2, Miracast	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	16 W	15 W
Speakers
Speakers	—	1
Layout
Layout	—	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)	309 × 282 × 90 mm	216 × 278 × 116 mm
Weight
Weight	3,100 g	2,900 g
Colours
Colours	Black	—
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	3 × M4	—
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 · high-altitude mode	3,048 m
Power draw
Power draw	Normal 349 W · Eco 241 W	Max 139 W
Standby
Standby	0.3 W	Up to 0.5 W
Mains input
Mains input	90–264 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
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	—
Marks
Marks	FCC	CE, FCC, CCC
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr	—
User manual
User manual	—	https://cdn.infocus.com/2024/08/Quantum-Laser_Core_CoreII_Superior-Series_EN.pdf
Spare parts
Spare parts	Lamp V13H010L97 · Air filter V13H134A54	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide, HDMI cable
Remote
Remote	—	IR

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