Alternatives to InFocus IN1089SL

10 home cinema projectors at a similar price that compete with the IN1089SL — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

InFocus · 2026

IN1089SL

1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)4,500 lmLaser

approx. price≈ US$1,450

7.6

Cheaper

Acer Vero HL6820G 32% cheaper Higher score

XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition +2.1 score Newest

Optoma UZ38X 2026

Alternatives to the IN1089SL

Optoma · 2026UHZ67

8% pricier ≈ US$1,550

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

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,300 lm vs 4,500 lm
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)

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Optoma · 2026UHZ67-W

5% pricier ≈ US$1,500

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

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,300 lm vs 4,500 lm
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)

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Acer · 2026SL2820n Vero

5% cheaper ≈ US$1,350

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

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 4,500 lm
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)

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Optoma · 2026Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K

10% pricier ≈ US$1,550

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 500,000:1 vs 300,000:1

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,100 lm vs 4,500 lm
Light source life 3,000 h vs 4,500 h

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Optoma · 2026UHZ36STe

13% pricier ≈ US$1,600

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

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 4,500 lm
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)

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Optoma · 2026Photon Beam PK53ST 4K

9% pricier ≈ US$1,550

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 500,000:1 vs 300,000:1

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,800 lm vs 4,500 lm
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)

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XGIMI · 2026Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition

9.7

36% pricier ≈ US$1,950

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Lens shift Vertical and horizontal vs None
HDMI inputs 2 vs 1

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,100 lm vs 4,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 20,000:1 vs 300,000:1

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Optoma · 2026UZ38X

7.9

25% cheaper ≈ US$1,050

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Light source life 30,000 h vs 4,500 h
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,500,000:1 vs 300,000:1

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,800 lm vs 4,500 lm
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)

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ViewSonic · 2026LSD500HD

22% cheaper ≈ US$1,100

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 5,500 lm vs 4,500 lm
Light source life 5,500 h vs 4,500 h

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)

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Acer · 2026Vero HL6820G

8.5

32% cheaper ≈ US$970

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Light source life 20,000 h vs 4,500 h
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 3,500,000:1 vs 300,000:1

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 4,500 lm
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)

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