InFocus INL144 vs NEC NP-M300W
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| InFocus INL144 | NEC NP-M300W MSRP $1,399 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Technology brand | — | 3LCD |
| Number of imaging devices | — | 3 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.55 in | 0.59 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:10 |
| Native resolution | 1024 × 768 | 1280 × 800 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.49–1.93:1 | 1.35–2.25:1Derived |
| Projection distance table | — | 60″: 1.71–2.88 m · 100″: 2.88–4.82 m · 150″: 4.35–7.26 m · 200″: 5.81–9.69 m · 300″: 8.74–14.56 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.3× | 1.7× |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | 0% | 0% |
| Horizontal lens shift | 0% | 0% |
| Fixed offset | 115% | — |
| Focal length | 16.9–21.61 mm | 17.5–29 mm |
| F-number | 2.43–2.78 | 1.7–2.1 |
| Interchangeable lens | No | No |
| Image size range | — | 25–300 in |
| Vertical keystone | -30–30° | -30–30° |
| Corner / warp correction | 4pt | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) | Lamp |
| Light source detail | Quantum Laser | — |
| Lamp wattage | — | 230 W |
| Light source life | Normal: 20,000 h · Eco: 30,000 h | Normal: 4,000 h · Eco: 5,000 h |
| Warm-up time | 10 s | 3 s |
| Cool-down time | 100 s | 0 s |
| Light-source dimming | Manual steps | — |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | — | 3,000 lm |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 3,100 | — |
| Claimed brightness unit | Unspecified | — |
| Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner) | 85% | — |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Native on/off contrast | — | 2,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 2,000,000:1 | — |
| Colour | ||
| Colour temperature presets | — | D65, D93 |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | — | 30 bit |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | 6-axis | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 15 W | 10 W |
| Speaker count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio channels | Mono | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 1920 × 1080 | 1600 × 1200 |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI 1: HDMI 1.4; HDMI 2: HDMI 1.4 | — |
| Audio input terminals | 3.5 mm | Rca, 3.5 mm |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 15–100 kHz | 15–100 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | 50–120 Hz | 50–120 Hz |
| HDBaseT | No | — |
| VGA input | Yes | Yes |
| USB media playback | No | Yes |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | No | Yes |
| 12 V trigger | No | — |
| PJLink class | — | Class 1 |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | Yes | — |
| 3D formats | Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | — |
| Setup automation | ||
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Normal: 30 dB(A) · Eco: 28 dB(A) | Normal: 35 dB(A) · Eco: 29 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 0–85%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 3,048 m | — |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | Yes |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360° | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 161 W | — |
| Power consumption by mode | — | Normal: 311 W · Eco1: 239 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.2 W |
| Networked standby power | — | 8 W |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 337 mm | 339 mm |
| Depth | 119 mm | 257 mm |
| Height | 265 mm | 99 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | 2.99 kg |
| Ingress protection | IP6X | — |
| Sealed optical engine | Yes | — |
| Air filter | None | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | — |
| Laser product class | Class 3R (US); Class 1, Risk Group 2 (IEC 60825-1:2014, international) | — |
| Safety & market certifications | CE, FCC, CCC | UL, FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇼🇼 WW 5 yr or 20,000 h | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr |
| Light-source warranty | — | 1 year or 500 hours, whichever comes first |
| User manual | https://cdn.infocus.com/2024/08/Quantum-Laser_Core_CoreII_Superior-Series_EN.pdf | https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/english/M350X_manual_EN.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Remote, Power cord, Vga cable, Setup guide, Lens cap | Projector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Vga cable, Soft case, Cd rom, Quick start guide, Warranty card |
| Remote type | IR | IR |