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Acer M311 vs InFocus INL2158

What M311 does better (4) and where INL2158 wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Acer M311
Acer · 2022M311
8.2Score
4 advantages≈ US$530
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InFocus INL2158
InFocus · 2022INL2158
7.6Score
8 advantages
5.1Picture6.1
7.9Setup & placement4.9
7.7Noise, lifetime & portability8.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

M311INL2158
313 × 114240337 × 265119
M311INL2158Difference
Height114 mm265 mm−151 mm
Width313 mm337 mm−24 mm
Depth240 mm119 mm+121 mm
Weight2.7 kg4.6 kg−1.9 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is M311 better than INL2158?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · INL2158: No
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm vs 4,000 lm+12%
  3. Fan noise27 dB vs 30 dB+11%
  4. Weight2.7 kg vs 4.6 kg+70%

Why is INL2158 better than M311?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Light source life6,000 h vs 30,000 h5×
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 20 W2×
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)20,000:1 vs 300,000:115×
  5. Native panel resolution1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  6. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  7. Ethernet (LAN)No · M311: Yes
  8. Optical zoom1.12× vs 2×+79%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer M311Acer M311≈ US$5308.2
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1280 × 800 (WXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1280 × 800 (WXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLampLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)20,000:1300,000:1
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.49:11.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.67:11.59:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.3 m2.68 m
Smallest image size30″—
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.12×2×
Lens shift—None
Autofocus—No
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W20 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputYesYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—211 W
Light source life6,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise27 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB—
Weight2.7 kg4.6 kg
Width313 mm337 mm
Height114 mm265 mm
Depth240 mm119 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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