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InFocus
IN112xv

Compact SVGA presentation with HDMI. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

The IN112xv is worth comparing when a small presentation room needs HDMI and can accept an SVGA image. InFocus specifies native 800 × 600 DLP, a conventional 1.95–2.15:1 throw, 1.1× manual zoom, and 3,400 lumens without an ANSI label. The projector can accept higher-resolution signals, but that does not increase the native pixel grid. Its fit depends on source compatibility, moderate screen expectations, and the condition of its lamp.

Consider it for

A small presentation room that needs an inexpensive HDMI-connected projector and can accept SVGA detail.

Look elsewhere if

Choose a Full HD model if you show fine text, detailed charts, or widescreen film. It is also unsuitable for a buyer who needs a verified ANSI rating, a battery, UST placement, or guaranteed 15,000-hour lamp performance on a particular used unit.

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Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • The manufacturer documents HDMI 1.4b alongside VGA, composite, and S-video inputs.
  • A 1.1× manual zoom and 1.95–2.15:1 throw provide a calculable conventional setup.
  • InFocus specifies native SVGA and model-specific 3D support rather than relying on listing copy.

What to weigh up

  • Native 800 × 600 resolution limits detail compared with WXGA, Full HD, and 4K models.
  • The 3,400-lumen figure is not labeled ANSI and cannot be compared as an ANSI rating.
  • The datasheet gives different lamp-life descriptions by mode; current hours remain unit-specific.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredIN112xv
Image formatNative SVGA 800 × 600 DLP
Rated light output3,400 lumens; ANSI method not stated
PlacementStandard 1.95–2.15:1 throw; 1.1× manual zoom

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 15, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

SVGA is the central trade-off

InFocus identifies the IN112xv as a native 800 × 600 SVGA DLP projector with a 4:3 aspect ratio. It can accept a WUXGA input signal, but that only describes supported source timing; the displayed image remains bounded by the native panel. This difference matters for spreadsheet columns, small labels, and widescreen video. For a basic meeting slide or a legacy computer, SVGA may be acceptable; for detailed work, select a higher-resolution model.

Keep the brightness language precise

The InFocus datasheet lists 3,400 lumens but does not label the figure ANSI. The value can be reported as the manufacturer's unqualified rating, not converted to a standardized number. That distinction matters when comparing this model with Canon or BenQ products whose documentation explicitly uses ANSI lumens. The current lamp may also differ from a new-model rating, so check lamp hours and the image under the room's real lighting instead of inferring present brightness.

Use the throw range to check a room

The datasheet gives a 1.95–2.15:1 throw ratio, 1.1:1 manual zoom, and an image range from 28 to 300 inches. Those specifications make ordinary placement calculable before purchase. They do not describe a short-throw or UST lens, so a room with the projector close to the screen may not work. Manual focus and zoom require physical adjustment after placement, but can compensate for modest distance differences.

HDMI adds a current source path

Compared with some older presentation models, the IN112xv has HDMI 1.4b in addition to VGA, composite video, and S-video. That gives a route for a current laptop or media source, although the image remains SVGA and an adapter may still be needed for a device with only USB-C output. InFocus also describes 3D support over HDMI with separate DLP Link glasses. Confirm the source timing and glasses; the model does not establish that accessories accompany the unit.

Lamp claims are mode-dependent

The datasheet lists 5,000 hours in its specification table and up to 15,000 hours in a Dynamic Mode marketing note. Those are not interchangeable conditions and neither states how much lamp life remains in a used unit. Ask the seller for the on-screen lamp-hour figure, check for even brightness, and confirm the filter and remote are present. InFocus specifies lamp-based illumination, so service history is part of the total ownership decision.

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Before you buy

Does a WUXGA input make the IN112xv WUXGA native?

No. InFocus lists WUXGA as a supported input but native SVGA at 800 × 600, which limits displayed detail.

Are the 3,400 lumens ANSI-rated?

The InFocus model datasheet says 3,400 lumens without an ANSI label, so it should not be compared as an ANSI figure.

What does the 3D feature require?

The manufacturer describes HDMI 3D with separately required DLP Link glasses; verify source timing and accessory condition.

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Sources and review basis

Sources & review basis

We use the linked product documentation for the features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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