InFocus IN1048SL vs Optoma ZH551

InFocus IN1048SL
InFocus IN1048SL
$2,096.90
Optoma ZH551
Optoma ZH551
$1,499
Key differences
White light outputISO6,000 lm ISO5,600 lm ISO
Lowest input lagβ€”8.6 msDerived
HDR formatsβ€”HLG
Fan noiseNormal 30 dB(A) Β· Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 33 dB(A) Β· Eco 28 dB(A)
Price$2,096.90$1,499
Room fit
Distance to screen3.1–5.0 m3.1–5.0 m
Brightness
Rated brightness6,000 lmDerived5,600 lmDerived
White light outputISO6,000 lm ISO5,600 lm ISO
Brightness uniformity85%75%
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal0.65 in0.65 in
On-screen resolution1080p (1920 Γ— 1080)Derived1080p (1920 Γ— 1080)Derived
Native resolution1080p (1920 Γ— 1080)1080p (1920 Γ— 1080)
Native aspect16:9Derived16:9Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast2,000,000:13,000,000:1
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bitβ€”
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.6β€”
HDR
HDR formatsβ€”HLG
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)6-axis6-axis
3D
3DYesYes
3D formatsSide-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential+ Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses syncDLP-LinkDLP-Link
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)DerivedLaser (phosphor)
EmitterBlue laser + phosphorβ€”
Light engineQuantum Laserβ€”
Light-source lifeUp to 30,000 h30,000 h eco
Light output controlStepsβ€”
Cool-down timeβ€”90 s
Optics
Throw ratio1.4–2.24:11.4–2.24:1
Image size20–300 in28–145 in
Projection offset103%103%
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.6Γ—Derived1.6Γ—Derived
Focal length20.91–32.62 mm20.91–32.62 mm
Aperture (f-number)β€”2.5–3.26
FocusManualManual
AutofocusNoNo
Vertical lens shift0–15%0–15%
Motorised lens shiftNoNo
Vertical keystone30Β°30Β°
Horizontal keystone30Β°30Β°
Auto keystoneYesβ€”
Corner correction4-corner4-corner
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh1080p: 120 Hz Β· 4K UHD: 60 Hzβ€”
Max refresh at 1080p120 HzDerivedβ€”
Max refresh at 4K60 HzDerivedβ€”
Input lagβ€”1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms Β· 120 Hz 8.6 ms Β· 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.9 ms
Lowest input lagβ€”8.6 msDerived
Input lag at 4K 60 Hzβ€”16.9 msDerived
Inputs & control
HDMI inputsHDMI 2.0 Β· HDMI 1.42 Γ— HDMI 2.0
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 2.0DerivedHDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputsVGA, + HDBaseTVGA
Max input resolutionDCI 4K4K UHD
Control portsRS-232RS-232, + 12 V trigger
PJLinkβ€”Class 1
Control-system driversβ€”Crestron
Horizontal scan15.38–91.15 kHz15.38–135 kHz
Vertical scan24–120 Hz23.97–120 Hz
Smart platform
EthernetYesYes
Castingβ€”Miracast
Audio
Speaker power10 W15 W
Speakers1β€”
Layoutβ€”Mono
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio returnNoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W Γ— D Γ— H)374 Γ— 302 Γ— 117 mm274 Γ— 216 Γ— 114 mm
Weight5,500 g2,900 g
Orientations+ Table, + Ceiling, + Rear+ Portrait, + 360Β°
Dust filterNoneβ€”
Ingress protectionβ€”IP6X (light engine)
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–40Β°C0–40Β°C
Operating humidity10–85%RHβ€”
Altitude3,048 m Β· high-altitude mode3,048 m Β· high-altitude mode
Power drawMax 341 W Β· Eco 190 WNormal 230 W Β· Eco 200 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standbyUp to 2 Wβ€”
Mains input100–240 V Β· 50/60 Hz100–240 V Β· 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 30 dB(A) Β· Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 33 dB(A) Β· Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1Class 1
Risk groupRG2RG2
Hazard distanceβ€”1 m
Marks+ CE, FCC, + CCCFCC
Support & ownership
Warranty5 yr or 20,000 h3 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manualhttps://cdn.infocus.com/2026/06/UG_Authentic-I_IN1048SL_49SL_EN-v2.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/sj3ba9jjcgNo3jqZNW4eSSqXsUgO3XnIzHgAsT4w.pdf
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Quick start guide, + VGA cable, + Lens capPower cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Wi-Fi dongle
RemoteIRIR