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Epson EF-100 vs InFocus IN1156

What EF-100 does better (2) and where IN1156 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Epson EF-100
Epson · 2019EF-100
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,350
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InFocus IN1156
InFocus · 2019IN1156
6.0Score
5 advantages
3.4Picture3.8
9.0Noise, lifetime & portability8.1

Why is EF-100 better than IN1156?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1 vs 1,000,000:12.5×
  2. Fan noise29 dB vs 33 dB+14%

Why is IN1156 better than EF-100?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 3,000 lm+50%
  3. Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
  4. Largest image size150″ vs 300″2×
  5. Weight2.7 kg vs 2 kg+35%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EF-100Epson EF-100≈ US$1,3507.0
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD)1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD)1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Display technology3LCDDLP
Light sourceLaserLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm3,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:11,000,000:1
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.04:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.4:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.3 m2.66 m
Smallest image size30″—
Largest image size150″300″
Optical zoom1.35×—
Autofocus—No
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W—
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—No
BluetoothYes—
AirPlay—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)—No
VGA input—Yes
Audio output—Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption172 W—
Light source life—30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)26 dB26 dB
Weight2.7 kg2 kg
Width210 mm—
Height92 mm—
Depth230 mm—
Colours—White
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