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InFocus Genesis IN0028SL vs Optoma HZ41HDR

What Genesis IN0028SL does better (2) and where HZ41HDR wins (5) — every spec side by side.

InFocus Genesis IN0028SL
InFocus · 2025Genesis IN0028SL
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ US$610
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Optoma HZ41HDR
Optoma · 2026HZ41HDR
5 advantages≈ US$860
7.6Picture7.6

Why is Genesis IN0028SL better than HZ41HDR?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)

Why is HZ41HDR better than Genesis IN0028SL?

  1. Light source life15,000 h vs 30,000 h2×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 4,400 lm+10%
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 15 W+50%
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)30,000:1 vs 2,500,000:183.3×
  5. Ethernet (LAN)No · Genesis IN0028SL: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma HZ41HDROptoma HZ41HDR≈ US$860
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLampLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm4,400 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)30,000:12,500,000:1
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.47:11.48:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.62:11.62:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.25 m3.28 m
Smallest image size—30″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom2×—
Lens shiftNone—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W15 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputYesYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life15,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise27 dB—
Weight—2.9 kg
Width—274 mm
Height—114 mm
Depth—216 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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