InFocus INL164 vs Optoma ZW350ST

InFocus INL164 is quieter. Optoma ZW350ST is $574.01 cheaper and sharper.

	InFocus INL164MSRP $1,389	Optoma ZW350ST$814.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
Native resolution
Native resolution	1024 × 768	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.94–2.16:1	0.52:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	17 msDerived
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$1,389	$999
Best price
Best price	—	$814.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.9–4.4 m	1.1 m
Picture
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	4,100 lm	3,600 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	85%	75%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.55 in	0.65 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1024 × 768	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
Native aspect	4:3Derived	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	3,500,000:1	2,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	Frame packing, 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	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h max	30,000 h
Light output control
Light output control	Steps	Steps
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	10 s	—
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	100 s	90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.94–2.16:1	0.52:1
Image size
Image size	—	30–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	115%	115%
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	None
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.11×Derived	—
Focal length
Focal length	21.85–24 mm	7.51 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.41–2.53	2.8
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	30°	15°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	—
Motion & gaming
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 1.4	2 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, Composite	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	1080p	—
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	—
USB media playback
USB media playback	No	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–100 kHz	15–140 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	24–120 Hz	24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	No	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	15 W	15 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)	216 × 278 × 116 mm	274 × 216 × 114 mm
Weight
Weight	2,900 g	3,000 g
Colours
Colours	—	White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Dust filter
Dust filter	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	0–85%RH	—
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	2,500 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 139 W · Eco 88 W	Max 139 W · Normal 140 W · Eco 100 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	—	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC, CCC	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	—	1 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
User manual	https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12195.pdf	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/02387d20-4b12-4d04-97e4-be316b803cf2.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, HDMI cable	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
Remote	IR	IR

InFocus INL164MSRP $1,389

Optoma ZW350ST$814.99 · Amazon

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