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Acer QF16ATV vs Optoma Photon Life PH31

What QF16ATV does better (2) and where Photon Life PH31 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acer QF16ATV
Acer · 2025QF16ATV
3.8Score
2 advantages≈ US$320
vs
Optoma Photon Life PH31
Optoma · 2025Photon Life PH31
3.8Score
2 advantages≈ US$390
Higher score
2.7Picture3.1
6.5Setup & placement2.1

Why is QF16ATV better than Photon Life PH31?

  1. Light source life30,000 h vs 20,000 h+50%
  2. Largest image size300″ vs 150″2×

Why is Photon Life PH31 better than QF16ATV?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)550 lm vs 1,500 lm2.7×
  2. Weight3.15 kg vs 2.2 kg+43%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer QF16ATVAcer QF16ATV≈ US$3203.8
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyLCD (single panel)DLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)550 lm1,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—400:1
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.65:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—3.32 m
Smallest image size72″60″
Largest image size300″150″
Optical zoom—1.1×
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—5 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs—1
USB port—Yes
Ethernet (LAN)—No
VGA input—No
Audio output—Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life30,000 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)16 dB30 dB
Weight3.15 kg2.2 kg
Width178 mm—
Height257 mm—
Depth192 mm—
ColoursBlackBlack
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