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Epson PowerLite L690E vs InFocus IN1049SL

Epson PowerLite L690E is brighter. InFocus IN1049SL is quieter and lighter.

Epson PowerLite L690EMSRP $4,169
InFocus IN1049SL
Key differences
White light outputISO
6,500 lm ISO6,000 lm ISO
Throw ratio
1.35–2.2:11.4–2.24:1
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$4,169—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–4.7 m3.0–4.8 m
Picture
White light outputISO
6,500 lm ISO6,000 lm ISO
Colour light output
6,500 lm—
Brightness uniformity
88%85%
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.67 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shift
Yes (scheme not stated)—
Dynamic contrast
Over 5,000,000:12,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4, 2.6
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)Derived
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—Quantum Laser
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h ecoUp to 30,000 h
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Light output control
ContinuousSteps
Optics
Throw ratio
1.35–2.2:11.4–2.24:1
Image size
50–500 in21–302 in
Projection offset
—102%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.63×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length
20–31.8 mm20.91–32.62 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.5–1.7—
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
±50%—
Horizontal lens shift
±20%—
Motorised lens shift
NoNo
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
—Yes
Corner correction
—4-corner
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
HDBaseTVGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 2—
Horizontal scan
26–135 kHz15.38–91.15 kHz
Vertical scan
23.98–60 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6—
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
AirPlay 2, Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 W
Speakers
11
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
440 × 304 × 122 mm374 × 302 × 117 mm
Weight
8,210 g5,500 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filter
ReplaceableNone
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH10–85%RH
Altitude
3,048 m3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
415 WMax 341 W · Eco 190 W
Standby
0.3 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
2.4 WUp to 2 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
—CE, FCC, CCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr5 yr or 20,000 h
User manual
https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EBL890E_EN_EAI.pdfhttps://cdn.infocus.com/2026/06/UG_Authentic-I_IN1048SL_49SL_EN-v2.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable, Lens cap
Remote
—IR