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InFocus INL2166 vs Optoma ZH521

InFocus INL2166 is quieter. Optoma ZH521 is sharper.

InFocus INL2166MSRP $1,629
Optoma ZH521
Key differences
White light output
—5,500 lm ISO
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native contrast (on/off)
300,000:1—
Throw ratio
1.19–1.54:11.13–1.47:1
Lowest input lag
—8.6 msDerived
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,629—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.6–3.3 m2.5–3.3 m
Picture
White light output
—5,500 lm ISO
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
5,000 lm—
Brightness uniformity
85%75%
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in—
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:9Derived
Native contrast (on/off)
300,000:1—
Dynamic contrast
2,000,000:13,000,000:1
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
3D
YesYes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Quantum Laser—
Light-source life
30,000 h max30,000 h eco
Light output control
Steps—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.19–1.54:11.13–1.47:1
Image size
—30–306 in
Projection offset
112%116%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.29×Derived1.3×Derived
Focal length
16.9–21.6 mm16.9–21.6 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.5–2.782.43–2.78
Focus
Manual—
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
None—
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Interchangeable lens
No—
Motion & gaming
Input lag
—1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.7 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 1.42 × HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
VGA, CompositeVGA
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB media playback
No—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, 12 V trigger
Horizontal scan
15–100 kHz15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Yes—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W15 W
Speakers
11
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
337 × 119 × 265 mm274 × 216 × 114 mm
Weight
—2,900 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Dust filter
—None
Ingress protection
IP6XIP6X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine
YesYes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
0–85%RH—
Altitude
3,050 m2,500 m
Power draw
Max 211 WMax 210 W · Eco 147 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Power supply
—External adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
—RG2
Marks
CE, FCC, CCCFCC
Warranty
—5 yr or 12,000 h
User manual
https://cdn.infocus.com/2024/08/Quantum-Laser_Core_CoreII_Superior-Series_EN.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/K9MwpgPSz59vAXkTCNNs6i6XlKNiiRBCCcHAz398.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cablePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
IR—