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InFocus INL2166 vs Panasonic PT-VMZ50

InFocus INL2166
InFocus INL2166
MSRP $1,629
Panasonic PT-VMZ50Panasonic PT-VMZ50
$2,253.77
Key differences
White light output—5,000 lm ISO (Dynamic mode)
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native contrast (on/off)300,000:1—
Throw ratio1.19–1.54:11.09–1.77:1
Fan noiseNormal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $1,629$2,253.77
Room fit
Distance to screen2.6–3.3 m2.3–3.8 m
Brightness
Rated brightness—5,000 lmDerived
White light output—5,000 lm ISO (Dynamic mode)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)5,000 lm—
Brightness uniformity85%85%
Brightness by mode—Normal 5,000 lm · Eco 3,300 lm
Eco brightness—66%Derived
Display system
Imaging technologyDLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal0.65 in0.64 in
On-screen resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)DerivedWUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect16:10Derived16:10Derived
Contrast
Native contrast (on/off)300,000:1—
Dynamic contrast2,000,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method—Light-source dimming
Colour
Colour gamut—Rec. 709 90% coverage
3D
3DYesNo
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
EmitterBlue laser + phosphor—
Light engineQuantum Laser—
Light-source life30,000 h max20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as—50% brightness
Light output controlSteps—
Optics
Throw ratio1.19–1.54:11.09–1.77:1
Image size—30–300 in
Projection offset112%—
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.29×Derived1.62×Derived
Focal length16.9–21.6 mm15.3–24.64 mm
Aperture (f-number)2.5–2.781.6–2.12
FocusManualManual
AutofocusNoNo
Vertical lens shiftNone0–44%
Horizontal lens shiftNone±20%
Motorised lens shift—No
Vertical keystone30°25°
Horizontal keystone30°35°
Auto keystoneYesYes
Corner correction4-corner4-corner
Interchangeable lensNo—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh—WUXGA: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputsHDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 1.42 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 2.0DerivedHDMI 1.4Derived
Other video inputsVGA, + CompositeVGA, + HDBaseT
Max input resolutionDCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs3.5 mm3.5 mm, + RCA
USB media playbackNoYes
Control portsRS-232RS-232
PJLink—Class 2
Control-system drivers—Crestron
Horizontal scan15–100 kHz—
Vertical scan23–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi—None
EthernetYesYes
Audio
Speaker power10 W10 W
Speakers11
LayoutMonoMono
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio returnNoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)337 × 119 × 265 mm399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight—7,200 g
Colours—White
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, Rear, + Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount—M4, 8 mm screws
Dust filter—Washable
Ingress protectionIP6X—
Sealed optical engineYes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity0–85%RH20–80%RH
Altitude3,050 m2,700 m
Power drawMax 211 WMax 370 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 235 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 W0.4 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class—Class 1 (US: Class 3R)
Risk group—RG2
MarksCE, FCC, CCC—
Support & ownership
Warranty—🇺🇸 US 3 yr or 2,500 h · 🇦🇺 AU 5 yr or 10,000 h (light source 5 yr or 10,000 h)
User manualhttps://cdn.infocus.com/2024/08/Quantum-Laser_Core_CoreII_Superior-Series_EN.pdfhttps://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/vmz50_manual_en.pdf
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, + Quick start guide, + VGA cablePower cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, + Lens cap
RemoteIR—