Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 vs Screen Innovations Fixed 2" Short Throw 120
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Choosing between the Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 and Screen Innovations Fixed 2" Short Throw 120? Both compete in the Screen segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 scores higher in value, form factor. The Screen Innovations Fixed 2" Short Throw 120 leads in room fit.
Screen gain differs at 1 vs 0.5. Higher gain provides a brighter image but narrows the optimal viewing angle, and these screens use different materials (Matte White vs Short Throw).
These two Screen options trade wins across different dimensions. The right choice depends on which specs matter most for your room and listening preferences — review the detailed table below to decide.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Gain | 1 | 0.5 |
| Viewing Angle | 50° | 170° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Material | Matte White | Short Throw |
| Screen Size | 106" | 120" |
| Screen Type | pull_down | fixed_frame |
| Acoustically Transparent | No | No |
| Masking | none | none |
| UST Compatible | No | Yes |
| ALR % | — | 95% |
| Tab-Tensioned | No | No |
| Viewable Width | 92.4" | 104.6" |
| Viewable Height | 52" | 58.8" |
| 12V Trigger | No | No |
| IR Remote | No | No |
| Case Colors | black | black |
Key Differences
- Viewing Angle: Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 at 50° vs Screen Innovations Fixed 2" Short Throw 120 at 170°
- Gain: Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 at 1 vs Screen Innovations Fixed 2" Short Throw 120 at 0.5
- Screen Size: Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 at 106" vs Screen Innovations Fixed 2" Short Throw 120 at 120"
- Viewable Width: Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 at 92.4" vs Screen Innovations Fixed 2" Short Throw 120 at 104.6"
- Viewable Height: Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 at 52" vs Screen Innovations Fixed 2" Short Throw 120 at 58.8"
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 if you want:
- + better gain
Choose Screen Innovations Fixed 2" Short Throw 120 if you want:
- + better viewing angle
- + larger screen
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