Comparison
IN1026ST vs ZW350ST
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A side-by-side look at how the InFocus IN1026ST and Optoma ZW350ST compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.
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- Buy at Amazon $815Free ship, ZW350ST
- Buy at PlayBetter $909Free ship, ZW350ST
- Buy at Indoor Golf Outlet $849Free ship, ZW350ST
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Specifications
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Image
| Spec | IN1026ST | ZW350ST |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | WXGA (1280×800), 16:10, 0.65-in DMD | WXGA (1280×800), 16:10 |
| Lumens | 4,000 (standard not stated) | 3,600 (standard not stated) |
| Picture Mode | — | Golf Sim picture mode (needs the latest firmware) |
- ResolutionIN1026STWXGA (1280×800), 16:10, 0.65-in DMDZW350STWXGA (1280×800), 16:10
- LumensIN1026ST4,000 (standard not stated)ZW350ST3,600 (standard not stated)
- Picture ModeIN1026ST—ZW350STGolf Sim picture mode (needs the latest firmware)
Hardware
| Spec | IN1026ST | ZW350ST |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Laser (up to 30,000 hours) | Laser (30,000 hours) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.521:1 (fixed) | 0.521:1 (fixed) |
| Offset | 112%; no lens shift | 115% (±5%; Optoma's datasheet says 116%); no lens shift |
| Dimensions | 10.94 × 8.5 × 4.6 in (W × D × H) | 10.79 × 8.5 × 4.49 in (W × D × H) |
- Light SourceIN1026STLaser (up to 30,000 hours)ZW350STLaser (30,000 hours)
- Throw RatioIN1026ST0.521:1 (fixed)ZW350ST0.521:1 (fixed)
- OffsetIN1026ST112%; no lens shiftZW350ST115% (±5%; Optoma's datasheet says 116%); no lens shift
- DimensionsIN1026ST10.94 × 8.5 × 4.6 in (W × D × H)ZW350ST10.79 × 8.5 × 4.49 in (W × D × H)
Requirements
| Spec | IN1026ST | ZW350ST |
|---|---|---|
| Throw Distance | 100 in (16:10) at about 3.7 ft (InFocus's user guide) | 100 in (16:10) at about 3.7 ft (Optoma's manual) |
- Throw DistanceIN1026ST100 in (16:10) at about 3.7 ft (InFocus's user guide)ZW350ST100 in (16:10) at about 3.7 ft (Optoma's manual)
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