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InFocus Pinnacle Challenger review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£240Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:?Throw ratio:1.27:1Lamp life:25000 hours

InFocus Pinnacle Challenger Review: Compare 86 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

InFocus Pinnacle Challenger
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

7.2

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 70% of projectors
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

★Better than 95%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

42%

7.4

Image Quality

22%

6.1

Projection & Lens

12%

8.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.9

Audio & Features

8%

7.3

Connectivity

6%

6.9

Design & Power

â–²Better than 77%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.8.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £240
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Technical Specifications of projector InFocus Pinnacle Challenger

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

42%

7.4

Image Quality

22%

6.1

Projection & Lens

12%

8.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.9

Audio & Features

8%

7.3

Connectivity

6%

6.9

Design & Power

7.2
Reviews score
7.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

8.0
ANSI lumens
?
Contrast ratio
2,500:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 2500:1, lower than 69.4% of projectors and equal to 1.6% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 27% of projectors and equal to 59.2% of projectors.
Output resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 25.9% of projectors and equal to 42.3% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCD
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Throw ratio
1.27:1
Min throw distance
1.4 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.4 m, longer than 78.2% of projectors and equal to 1% of projectors.
Max projection size
150 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 150 inch, smaller than 67.2% of projectors and equal to 10.2% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
yes
This projector switches to low-latency mode automatically for games. 84.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
?
HDMI version
2.1
This projector supports HDMI 2.1, more modern than 82.2% of projectors and equal to 17.8% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
?
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N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 54.2% of projectors and equal to 42.9% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector connects to Wi-Fi networks for streaming. 46.7% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This projector uses Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is newer than 83.1% of projectors and the same as in 14.9% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth for speakers and headphones. 49.4% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
5.2
This projector supports Bluetooth 5.2, more modern than 87.1% of projectors and equal to 7.4% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has built-in smart TV features. 56.2% of projectors offer this.
Google TV built in.
Operating system
Google TV
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
?
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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Light source type
led
This projector uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.6% of projectors and equal to 39.9% of projectors.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
25,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 25,000 hours, shorter than 61.1% of projectors and equal to 6.8% of projectors.
LED light source life.
Lamp life (eco mode)
25,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 25,000 hours, shorter than 57.5% of projectors and equal to 6.4% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
65 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 65 W of power, less than 80.7% of projectors and equal to 6.1% of projectors.
Maximum power-on rating.
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InFocus Pinnacle Challenger vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (90% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    90% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Supports auto low-latency mode
    This projector switches to low-latency mode automatically, while the average projector does not. 16% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    Via eARC on HDMI 2.
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
    Google TV built in.
  • 10 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 24.9% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
    Google TV certified.
  • 14.5% better value for money
    InFocus Pinnacle Challenger has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.95 vs 6.9).
    7.95 vs 6.95
  • 2.75x cheaper
    InFocus Pinnacle Challenger is cheaper than the average projector (£240 vs £660).
    £240 vs £660
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (90% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    90% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 4 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2025 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    2025 vs 2021
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • 10 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Supports auto low-latency mode
    This projector switches to low-latency mode automatically, while the average projector does not. 16% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
  • Modern HDMI standard
    This projector offers Modern HDMI standard than the average projector (2.1 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    2.1 vs 2
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    Via eARC on HDMI 2.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 24.9% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
    Google TV certified.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
    AirPlay 2 supported.
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • DLNA streaming supported
    This projector supports DLNA streaming, while the average projector does not. 3.2% of projectors support DLNA streaming.
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
    Google TV built in.
  • 165 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (65 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    Maximum power-on rating.
    65 W vs 230 W
  • 5,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (25,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    LED light source life.
    25,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 46.3% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.6 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    1.6 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser
  • 100 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    150 inch vs 250 inch
  • 0.39 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.4 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.4 m vs 1.0055 m
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (2500:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    2,500:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 50% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (5 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    5 W vs 10 W
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (2500:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    2,500:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 100 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    150 inch vs 250 inch
  • 0.39 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.4 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.4 m vs 1.0055 m
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 50% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (5 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    5 W vs 10 W
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser
  • 103 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (225 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    225 mm vs 122 mm
  • 1 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (32 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    32 dB vs 31 dB
  • 75 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (225 mm vs 150 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 150 mm.
    225 mm vs 150 mm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about InFocus Pinnacle Challenger

  • Native Full HD 1080p resolution with DCI-P3 wide color gamut for vibrant, cinematic colors
  • Built-in Google TV 12 OS provides direct access to streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Disney+
  • Long-lasting LED light source with a 25,000-hour life span
  • Automatic setup features including autofocus, auto keystone correction, and intelligent obstacle avoidance
  • Compact and portable design suitable for smaller rooms or bedrooms
  • Built-in 5-watt speaker and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity
  • Supports 3D content playback with glasses

What customers don't like about InFocus Pinnacle Challenger

  • Lower brightness level (300 ISO lumens) compared to the higher-end Pinnacle Master
  • As of late 2025, user reviews are limited due to recent release and limited availability
  • Some sources suggest the 300 ISO lumen brightness might be too low for bright, daytime viewing
  • Lacks the higher 600 ISO lumen brightness found in the 'Master' model of the same series
  • Standard 5W speaker may not satisfy users seeking high-quality built-in audio

Verdict

The InFocus Pinnacle Challenger is a native Full HD (1920x1080) LED projector featuring a brightness of 300 ISO lumens and a 2500:1 contrast ratio. It is powered by a MediaTek MTK9629 SoC with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, running on the licensed Google TV 12 OS with built-in Netflix and Google Play Store access. Key characteristics include a wide DCI-P3 colour gamut for vibrant visuals and a unique integrated panoramic cloud bracket that facilitates floor-to-ceiling projection. Its main pros are the seamless setup provided by autofocus, auto keystone correction, and Intelligent PTZ Calibration, as well as modern connectivity with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and HDMI 2.1 (eARC). Cons include a relatively modest 300-lumen brightness that may struggle in well-lit environments and a single 5W internal speaker that might require external audio for a more immersive cinematic experience.

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