InFocus IN1106SL vs Optoma ZH451ST

InFocus IN1106SL is quieter and lighter. Optoma ZH451ST is sharper and in stock.

Key differences
White light output
—4,200 lm ISO
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
1.54–1.72:10.5:1
Lowest input lag
—8.4 msDerived
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Best price
—$1,698.98
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.3–3.7 m1.1 m
Picture
White light output
—4,200 lm ISO
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
4,000 lm—
Brightness uniformity
80%75%
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
—2,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Picture certifications
—ISF, Filmmaker Mode
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialSide-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
DLP-LinkDLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Quantum LaserDuraCore
Light-source life
30,000 h max30,000 h
Light output control
—Steps
Constant brightness mode
—Yes
Cool-down time
—90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.54–1.72:10.5:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Projection offset
112%116%
Zoom
OpticalDigital
Zoom ratio
1.12×Derived—
Focal length
21.85–24 mm7.51 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.41–2.532.8
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
None—
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Vertical keystone
30°15°
Horizontal keystone
30°15°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Motion & gaming
Input lag
—About 1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.4 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.7 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.42 × HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
—VGA
Max input resolution
WUXGA4K UHD
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
PJLink
—Class 1
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
—Yes
Audio
Speaker power
15 W15 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm—
HDMI audio return
NoneDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
278 × 216 × 115 mm274 × 216 × 114 mm
Weight
2,800 g3,000 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4, screws ≥ 10 mmM4, 10 mm screws
Ingress protection
—IP6X
Sealed optical engine
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–80%RH—
Altitude
3,048 m2,500 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 150 WMax 170 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Power supply
External adapterExternal adapter
Mains input
—100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input
19.5 V—
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Hazard distance
—1 m
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
CE, FCCFCC
User manual
https://cdn.infocus.com/2026/07/IN1106SL_1108SL_1108ST_UG_EN_v1.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/0NL94Q0vvVEJVe7dxQKlMzhtuURlT8FwUXNkLi8y.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide, HDMI cable, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
IRIR
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