InFocus INL178 vs Optoma ZH462

InFocus INL178 is $1,699.01 cheaper and lighter.

	InFocus INL178$699.99 · Amazon · Used Buy	Optoma ZH462MSRP $2,399

Key differences
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.48–1.62:1	1.13–1.47:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	8.6 msDerived
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Max 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$1,739	$2,399
Best price
Best price	$699.99	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.3–3.6 m	2.5–3.3 m
Picture
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	4,200 lm	5,000 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	85%	75%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	0.65 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	3,500,000:1	3,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	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
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	—	90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.48–1.62:1	1.13–1.47:1
Image size
Image size	—	30.72–320 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	116%	116%
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.09×Derived	1.3×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	12.81–16.74 mm	16.9–21.61 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.5–2.67	2.43–2.78
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 120 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 1.4	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	3420 × 2160	—
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, AMX
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	—
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	274 × 216 × 109 mm
Weight
Weight	2,900 g	3,402 g
Colours
Colours	—	White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	—	M4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Dust filter
Dust filter	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	—
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	2,500 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 139 W	Max 205 W · Eco 128 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)	Max 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	—	Notice 57
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC, CCC	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	—	3 yr
User manual
User manual	—	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/7a6b0cdc-b771-4275-9e68-3d359a5c9b54.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide, HDMI cable	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
Remote	IR	IR

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