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Dangbei N3 Max vs Optoma Photon Life PK31

What N3 Max does better (2) and where Photon Life PK31 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Dangbei N3 Max
Dangbei · 2026N3 Max
4.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$450
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Optoma Photon Life PK31
Optoma · 2025Photon Life PK31
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$490
Higher score
3.4Picture3.8
2.8Setup & placement2.1

Why is N3 Max better than Photon Life PK31?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)12 W vs 5 W2.4×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm vs 900 lm+11%

Why is Photon Life PK31 better than N3 Max?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Weight3.6 kg vs 2.2 kg+64%
Specifications

Side by side

Dangbei N3 MaxDangbei N3 Max≈ US$4504.1
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm900 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—400:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10—
Gaming
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.25:11.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.65:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.77 m3.32 m
Smallest image size60″60″
Largest image size150″150″
Optical zoom—1.1×
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Built-in stand / gimbalYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)12 W5 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformVIDAA—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version2—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life30,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—30 dB
Weight3.6 kg2.2 kg
ColoursGrey, BlackBlack
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