InFocus IN1089SL vs Optoma ZH520

InFocus IN1089SL is sharper. Optoma ZH520 is quieter and lighter.

	InFocus IN1089SL	Optoma ZH520MSRP $2,699

Key differences
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.4–2.24:1	1.13–1.47:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	8.6 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR formats	HLG	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)	Max 35 dB(A) · Normal 29 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	—	$2,699
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.0–4.8 m	2.5–3.3 m
Picture
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	5,000 lm	5,500 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	80%	75%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	0.65 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	—	3,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, 2.6	2.2, 2.4
HDR formats
HDR formats	HLG	—
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	6-axis
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Light engine
Light engine	Quantum Laser	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	Up to 30,000 h max
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	10 s	—
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	—	90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.4–2.24:1	1.13–1.47:1
Image size
Image size	30–300 in	30.72–320 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	116%
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.6×Derived	1.3×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	20.91–32.62 mm	16.9–21.61 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.5–3.26	2.43–2.78
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	4-corner
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 120 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 1.4 · HDMI 2.0	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, Composite	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	4K UHD
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	Class 2	Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron, AMX	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–135 kHz	15–140 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	15 W
Speakers
Speakers	—	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)	337 × 265 × 123 mm	274 × 216 × 109 mm
Weight
Weight	4,400 g	3,402 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	3 × M4, screws ≥ 10 mm	M4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	IP5X	IP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–85%RH	—
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	2,500 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 240 W	Max 205 W · Eco 128 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	Up to 2 W	—
Power supply
Power supply	—	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input
DC input	—	19.5 V
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)	Max 35 dB(A) · Normal 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	Notice 57
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	—	3 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
User manual	https://infocus.com/product/in1089sl?variation=21858	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/7a6b0cdc-b771-4275-9e68-3d359a5c9b54.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, HDMI cable, Lens cap	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
Remote	IR	—