Epson PowerLite 1780W vs InFocus IN124STx

Epson PowerLite 1780W is $171 cheaper, sharper and lighter. InFocus IN124STx is quieter.

Key differences
White light output
3,000 lm ISO—
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Throw ratio
1.04–1.26:10.65:1
Fan noise
Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
MSRP
$849.99—
Best price
$625$796
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.2–2.7 m1.3 m
Picture
White light output
3,000 lm ISO—
Colour light output
3,000 lm—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—3,700 lm
Brightness by mode
Normal 3,000 lm · Eco 1,900 lmMax 3,700 lm · Eco 2,960 lm
Eco brightness
63%Derived80%Derived
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.59 in—
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Native aspect
16:10Derived4:3Derived
Colour wheel segments
—6
Colour wheel speed
—2×
Dynamic contrast
Up to 10,000:114,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic iris—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
206 W260 W
Replacement lamp
ELPLP94SP-LAMP-094
Light-source life
4,000 h normal · 7,000 h eco2,000 h max · 3,500 h eco · 5,000 h super eco
Warm-up time
—60 s
Cool-down time
0 s30 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.04–1.26:10.65:1
Image size
30–300 in—
Projection offset
—115%
Zoom
OpticalDigital
Zoom ratio
1.21×Derived—
Focal length
13.52–16.22 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.58–1.7—
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
None—
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Horizontal keystone
30°—
Auto keystone
YesYes
Interchangeable lens
No—
Motion & gaming
Native 24p
Via pulldown—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMIHDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, CompositeVGA
Max input resolution
1080pWUXGA
Audio inputs
3.5 mm—
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
—RS-232
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
—15–91 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 4—
Ethernet
—Yes
Audio
Speaker power
1 W10 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
292 × 213 × 44 mm300 × 230 × 130 mm
Weight
1,770 g2,300 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear—
Exhaust
—Front
Dust filter
Replaceable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH—
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Normal 290 W · Eco 208 W—
Standby
0.18 W0.4 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
FCC, ULCE, FCC, UL, CCC, KC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 2 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇪🇺 EU 5 yr (light source 5 yr or 1,000 h)2 yr
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd52793.pdfhttps://www.manua.ls/infocus/in124stx/manual
Spare parts
Lamp ELPLP94 · Air filter ELPAF53 · Mount ELPMB23—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, USB cable, Carry case, Software CDPower cord, Remote, User manual, VGA cable
Remote
—IR
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