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Acer QT12 vs Optoma Photon Life PK31

What QT12 does better (1) and where Photon Life PK31 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acer QT12
Acer · 2026QT12
1 advantage
vs
Optoma Photon Life PK31
Optoma · 2025Photon Life PK31
5.1Score
4 advantages≈ US$490
Higher score
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Why is QT12 better than Photon Life PK31?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)6,500 lm vs 900 lm7.2×

Why is Photon Life PK31 better than QT12?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Light source life6,500 h vs 30,000 h4.6×
  3. Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  4. Audio outputNo · QT12: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Picture
Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyLCD (single panel)DLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)6,500 lm900 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 size—60″
Largest image size—150″
Optical zoom—1.1×
Lens shift—None
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—5 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life6,500 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—30 dB
Weight—2.2 kg
ColoursWhiteBlack
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