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Acer Predator GD712 vs Optoma Photon Beam PK52

What Predator GD712 does better (4) and where Photon Beam PK52 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acer Predator GD712
Acer · 2026Predator GD712
7.0Score
4 advantages≈ US$970
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Optoma Photon Beam PK52
Optoma · 2025Photon Beam PK52
6.9Score
3 advantages≈ US$980
5.8Picture7.2
6.4Gaming & inputs5.0
4.3Setup & placement3.9
7.7Noise, lifetime & portability6.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Predator GD712Photon Beam PK52
320 × 109232238 × 130215
Predator GD712Photon Beam PK52Difference
Height109 mm130 mm−21 mm
Width320 mm238 mm+82 mm
Depth232 mm215 mm+17 mm
Weight3.2 kg5 kg−1.8 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Predator GD712 better than Photon Beam PK52?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,500,000:1 vs 1,500,000:12.3×
  2. HDR supportYes · Photon Beam PK52: No
  3. Weight3.2 kg vs 5 kg+56%
  4. Power consumption143 W vs 150 W+5%

Why is Photon Beam PK52 better than Predator GD712?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,600 lm vs 3,500 lm2.2×
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 15 W+50%
  3. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer Predator GD712Acer Predator GD712≈ US$9707.0
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,600 lm3,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,500,000:11,500,000:1
HDR supportYesNo
HDR formatsHDR10—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.22:11.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.59:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.7 m2.68 m
Smallest image size—28″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom—1.3×
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W15 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption143 W150 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise—33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)26 dB28 dB
Weight3.2 kg5 kg
Width320 mm238 mm
Height109 mm130 mm
Depth232 mm215 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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