InFocus INL166 vs InFocus INL178

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Key differences
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.54–1.72:1	1.48–1.62:1
MSRP
MSRP	—	$1,739
Best price
Best price	—	$699.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.3–3.7 m	3.3–3.6 m
Picture
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	4,200 lm	4,200 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	85%	85%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in	0.47 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	3,500,000:1	3,500,000:1
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Light engine	Quantum Laser	Quantum Laser
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h max	30,000 h max
Light output control
Light output control	Steps	Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.54–1.72:1	1.48–1.62:1
Projection offset
Projection offset	112%	116%
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.12×Derived	1.09×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	21.85–24 mm	12.81–16.74 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.41–2.53	2.5–2.67
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 1.4	2 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, Composite	VGA
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	1080p	3420 × 2160
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
USB media playback
USB media playback	No	No
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–100 kHz	15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	24–120 Hz	24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	No	No
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)	278 × 216 × 116 mm	278 × 216 × 116 mm
Weight
Weight	2,900 g	2,900 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Dust filter
Dust filter	None	None
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	IP6X	IP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	0–85%RH	0–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	3,048 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 139 W	Max 139 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
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 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC, CCC	CE, FCC, CCC
User manual
User manual	https://cdn.infocus.com/2024/08/Quantum-Laser_Core_CoreII_Superior-Series_EN.pdf	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide, HDMI cable	Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide, HDMI cable
Remote
Remote	IR	IR

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