InFocus IN124STx vs Optoma ZX350e
 $796 |  MSRP $1,299 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.65:1 | 1.94–2.16:1 |
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Fan noise | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) | Max 34 dB(A) · Normal 32 dB(A) |
| Price | $796 | MSRP $1,299 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 1.3 m | 3.9–4.4 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 3,700 lm | 3,700 lm |
| Brightness uniformity | — | 75% |
| Brightness by mode | Max 3,700 lm · Eco 2,960 lm | — |
| Eco brightness | 80%Derived | — |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.55 in |
| On-screen resolution | 1024 × 768Derived | 1024 × 768Derived |
| Native resolution | 1024 × 768 | 1024 × 768 |
| Native aspect | 4:3Derived | 4:3Derived |
| Colour wheel segments | 6 | — |
| Colour wheel speed | 2× | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 14,000:1 | 2,000,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | — | 2.2, 2.4 |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | — | 6-axis |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
| 3D glasses sync | DLP-Link | DLP-Link |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light engine | — | DuraCore |
| Lamp power | 260 W | — |
| Replacement lamp | SP-LAMP-094 | — |
| Light-source life | 2,000 h max · 3,500 h eco · 5,000 h super eco | 30,000 h |
| Light output control | — | Steps |
| Warm-up time | 60 s | — |
| Cool-down time | 30 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.65:1 | 1.94–2.16:1 |
| Image size | — | 20–300 in |
| Projection offset | 115% | 115% |
| Zoom | Digital | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | — | 1.11×Derived |
| Focal length | — | 21.85–24.01 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 2.41–2.53 |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Vertical lens shift | — | None |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | 40° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Corner correction | — | 4-corner |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 1.4 | 2 × HDMI 1.4 |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 1Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 1.4Derived | HDMI 1.4Derived |
| Other video inputs | VGA | — |
| Max input resolution | WUXGA | WUXGA |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron | — |
| Horizontal scan | 15–91 kHz | 15–140 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 24–120 Hz | 24–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 15 W |
| Speakers | 1 | 1 |
| Layout | Mono | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 300 × 230 × 130 mm | 274 × 216 × 114 mm |
| Weight | 2,300 g | 3,000 g |
| Orientations | — | Portrait, 360° |
| Ceiling mount | — | M4, 10 mm screws |
| Exhaust | Front | — |
| Ingress protection | — | IP6X |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Altitude | 3,048 m · high-altitude mode | 2,500 m · high-altitude mode |
| Power draw | — | Max 139 W · Eco 88 W |
| Standby | 0.4 W | Up to 0.5 W |
| Power supply | — | External adapter |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) | Max 34 dB(A) · Normal 32 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | — | Class 1 |
| Risk group | — | RG2 |
| Marks | + CE, FCC, + UL, + CCC, + KC | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 yr | 3 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h) |
| User manual | https://www.manua.ls/infocus/in124stx/manual | https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/883be603-99a2-4b9e-96fe-36fe3f4eae3e.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, User manual, + VGA cable | Power cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, User manual |
| Remote | IR | IR |