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InFocus IN1089SL vs Optoma UHZ36STe

What IN1089SL does better (3) and where UHZ36STe wins (1) — every spec side by side.

InFocus IN1089SL
InFocus · 2026IN1089SL
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,450
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Optoma UHZ36STe
Optoma · 2026UHZ36STe
1 advantage≈ US$1,600
8.8Picture8.9

Why is IN1089SL better than UHZ36STe?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm vs 4,000 lm+12%
  2. Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  3. Light source life4,500 h vs 4,000 h+12%

Why is UHZ36STe better than IN1089SL?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Specifications

Side by side

InFocus IN1089SLInFocus IN1089SL≈ US$1,4507.6
Optoma UHZ36STeOptoma UHZ36STe≈ US$1,600
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)300,000:1—
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.1:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—2.44 m
Lens shiftNone—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs1—
HDMI version2—
USB portNo—
Ethernet (LAN)No—
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputNo—
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life4,500 h4,000 h
Design & noise
ColoursWhiteBlack
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