Epson PowerLite L690SE vs InFocus IN1049SL

InFocus IN1049SL is quieter and lighter.

	Epson PowerLite L690SEMSRP $5,710	InFocus IN1049SL

Key differences
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.5–0.7:1	1.4–2.24:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$5,710	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	1.1–1.5 m	3.0–4.8 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	6,000 lm ISO	6,000 lm ISO
Colour light output
Colour light output	6,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	88%	85%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	0.67 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	Yes (scheme not stated)	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 5,000,000:1	2,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, 2.4, 2.6
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	—	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)Derived
Emitter
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Light engine	—	Quantum Laser
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h max · 20,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco	Up to 30,000 h
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.5–0.7:1	1.4–2.24:1
Image size
Image size	100–500 in	21–302 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	102%
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.4×Derived	1.6×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	7.54–10.55 mm	20.91–32.62 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.8–2	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±50%	—
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±20%	—
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	No	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	—	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Grid warp
Grid warp	Yes	—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	HDBaseT	VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	DCI 4K
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	Class 2	—
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Control4, Crestron, AMX	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15.38–91.15 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	—	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	0	1
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)	440 × 304 × 122 mm	374 × 302 × 117 mm
Weight
Weight	9,299 g	5,500 g
Colours
Colours	White	—
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	None
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–45°C	5–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	10–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 432 W · Normal 432 W · Eco 313 W	Max 341 W · Eco 190 W
Standby
Standby	0.3 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	2.4 W	Up to 2 W
Power supply
Power supply	Built in	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Marks
Marks	FCC	CE, FCC, CCC
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	5 yr or 20,000 h
User manual
User manual	https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EBL890E_EN_EAI.pdf	https://cdn.infocus.com/2026/06/UG_Authentic-I_IN1048SL_49SL_EN-v2.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