Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 vs Screen Innovations Zero Edge Slate 160
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Choosing between the Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 and Screen Innovations Zero Edge Slate 160? 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 Zero Edge Slate 160 leads in room fit.
Screen gain differs at 1 vs 0.8. Higher gain provides a brighter image but narrows the optimal viewing angle, and these screens use different materials (Matte White vs Slate).
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 | 0.8 |
| Viewing Angle | 50° | 170° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Material | Matte White | Slate |
| Screen Size | 106" | 160" |
| Screen Type | pull_down | fixed_frame |
| Acoustically Transparent | No | No |
| Masking | none | none |
| UST Compatible | No | No |
| ALR % | — | 65% |
| Tab-Tensioned | No | No |
| Viewable Width | 92.4" | 139.5" |
| Viewable Height | 52" | 78.4" |
| 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 Zero Edge Slate 160 at 170°
- Viewable Width: Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 at 92.4" vs Screen Innovations Zero Edge Slate 160 at 139.5"
- Screen Size: Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 at 106" vs Screen Innovations Zero Edge Slate 160 at 160"
- Viewable Height: Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 at 52" vs Screen Innovations Zero Edge Slate 160 at 78.4"
- Gain: Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 at 1 vs Screen Innovations Zero Edge Slate 160 at 0.8
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 if you want:
- + better gain
Choose Screen Innovations Zero Edge Slate 160 if you want:
- + better viewing angle
- + larger screen
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