InFocus IN1108ST vs InFocus INL168

InFocus INL168 is quieter and lighter.

	InFocus IN1108ST	InFocus INL168

Key differences
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.5:1	1.48–1.62:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	1.1 m	3.3–3.6 m
Picture
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	3,800 lm	4,000 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	80%	85%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in	0.47 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	—	3,500,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	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)
Emitter
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Light engine	Quantum Laser	Quantum Laser
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h max	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	—	100 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.5:1	1.48–1.62:1
Projection offset
Projection offset	116%	116%
Zoom
Zoom	None	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.09×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	21.42 mm	12.81–16.74 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.8	2.5–2.67
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	15°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	15°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.0	2 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	—	VGA, Composite
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	1080p
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
USB media playback
USB media playback	—	No
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–135 kHz	15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	—	No
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	15 W	15 W
Speakers
Speakers	—	1
Layout
Layout	—	Mono
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)	278 × 216 × 115 mm	216 × 278 × 116 mm
Weight
Weight	3,100 g	2,900 g
Orientations
Orientations	Portrait, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Dust filter
Dust filter	None	None
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP6X
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–80%RH	0–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	3,048 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 170 W	Max 139 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Mains input
Mains input	—	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	—
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	—
Marks
Marks	CE	CE, FCC, CCC
User manual
User manual	https://cdn.infocus.com/2026/07/IN1106SL_1108SL_1108ST_UG_EN_v1.pdf	https://cdn.infocus.com/2024/08/Quantum-Laser_Core_CoreII_Superior-Series_EN.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide, HDMI cable, Lens cap	Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide, HDMI cable
Remote
Remote	IR	IR