InFocus IN116x vs NEC NP-VE303X

InFocus IN116x is $130 cheaper, sharper and quieter.

	InFocus IN116x$90 · Amazon · Used Buy	NEC NP-VE303X$220 · Amazon · Used Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	—	3,000 lm ISO · 3,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1024 × 768
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.5–1.8:1	1.95–2.15:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)
Best price
Best price	$90	$220
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.2–3.9 m	4.0–4.4 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	—	3,000 lm ISO · 3,000 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	3,200 lm	—
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Normal 3,200 lm · Eco 2,900 lm	—
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	91%Derived	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in	0.55 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1024 × 768
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	4:3Derived
Colour wheel segments
Colour wheel segments	6	—
Colour wheel speed
Colour wheel speed	2×	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	15,000:1	10,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	10 bit
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	—	2
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	203 W	195 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	—	NP40LP
Light-source life
Light-source life	5,000 h normal · 6,000 h eco · 10,000 h super eco	4,500 h normal · 6,000 h eco
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	30 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.5–1.8:1	1.95–2.15:1
Image size
Image size	—	30–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	115%	—
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.2×Derived	1.1×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	—	21.8–24 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	2.41–2.55
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	—
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	40°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 1.4	HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	VGA
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	WUXGA
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–91 kHz	15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	24–120 Hz	50–120 Hz
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	—
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	292 × 220 × 121 mm	324 × 250 × 88 mm
Weight
Weight	2,450 g	2,600 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filter
Dust filter	None	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	—	5–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	—	Max 237 W · Normal 232 W · Eco 192 W
Standby
Standby	—	0.33 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC, UL, CCC, KC	CE, FCC, UL
Warranty
Warranty	1 yr (light source 6 mo)	3 yr (light source 3 yr or 4,000 h)
User manual
User manual	https://prosoundonline.com/wp-content/uploads/Infocus-IN119hdx-Manual.pdf	https://www.sharp-nec-displays.com/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/ve303x/VE303X_manual_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, User manual, VGA cable	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable
Remote
Remote	IR	IR

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