InFocus IN138HD vs ViewSonic LS625X

InFocus IN138HD is $190 cheaper, sharper and lighter.

	InFocus IN138HDMSRP $1,009	ViewSonic LS625XMSRP $1,199

Key differences
White light output
White light output	—	3,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1024 × 768
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.12–1.47:1	0.49:1
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Eco 21 dB(A)	—
MSRP
MSRP	$1,009	$1,199
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.5–3.3 m	1.00 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	—	3,200 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	4,000 lm	—
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Eco 3,200 lm	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1024 × 768
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	4:3Derived
Colour wheel segments
Colour wheel segments	6	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
3D
3D	Yes	—
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Lamp power
Lamp power	220 W	—
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	SP-LAMP-101	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	5,500 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h dynamic	20,000 h normal · 20,000 h dynamic
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.12–1.47:1	0.49:1
Image size
Image size	30.8–301 in	60–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	116%	—
Zoom
Zoom	—	None
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.5–2.67	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	40°
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	3 × HDMI 1.4	—
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, Composite	VGA, Composite
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	1080p
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232, 12 V trigger	RS-232, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	31.5–97.6 kHz	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	56–120 Hz	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	—	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	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)	312 × 236 × 125 mm	383 × 291 × 147 mm
Weight
Weight	3,200 g	6,200 g
Orientations
Orientations	—	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	—	4 × M4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	0–90%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 300 W · Eco 220 W	305 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	1.8 W	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Eco 21 dB(A)	—
Safety & support
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	—	3 yr
User manual
User manual	https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_10671.pdf	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/LS625X_LS625W/LS625X_LS625W_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, User manual, HDMI cable	Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable
Remote
Remote	—	IR