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InFocus IN1049SL vs ViewSonic LSD500HD

InFocus IN1049SL is sharper and quieter. ViewSonic LSD500HD is lighter and in stock.

InFocus IN1049SL
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Key differences
White light output
6,000 lm ISO5,500 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
1.4–2.24:11.13–1.47:1
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
—$1,049.99
Best price
—$1,049.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.0–4.8 m2.5–3.3 m
Picture
White light output
6,000 lm ISO5,500 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—6,000 lm (peak)
Brightness uniformity
85%—
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.65 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
—None
Dynamic contrast
2,000,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
DLP-LinkDLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)DerivedLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Quantum Laser—
Light-source life
Up to 30,000 h20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Light output control
Steps—
Warm-up time
—24.9 s
Cool-down time
—2.2 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.4–2.24:11.13–1.47:1
Image size
21–302 in30–300 in
Projection offset
102%132%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.6×Derived1.3×Derived
Focal length
20.91–32.62 mm16.9–21.61 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—2.43–2.78
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
—None
Horizontal lens shift
—None
Motorised lens shift
No—
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz720p: 120 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 1.42 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
VGA, HDBaseTNone
Max input resolution
DCI 4K4K UHD
USB media playback
—No
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
15.38–91.15 kHz15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—None
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W15 W
Speakers
11
Layout
—Mono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
374 × 302 × 117 mm286 × 216 × 129 mm
Weight
5,500 g2,900 g
Colours
—White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
—M4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Dust filter
NoneNone
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–85%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,658 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 341 W · Eco 190 W165 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 W—
Power supply
—External adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Hazard distance
—1 m
Marks
CE, FCC, CCCCE, FCC
Warranty
5 yr or 20,000 h3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
https://cdn.infocus.com/2026/06/UG_Authentic-I_IN1048SL_49SL_EN-v2.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/LSD500HD/LSD500HD_V53HD_LS740HD-5_V52HD-5_LSD600W_LS740W-5_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable, Lens capPower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
IRIR
InFocus IN1049SL
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