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Hisense PT1SE vs Optoma Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K

What PT1SE does better (3) and where Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Hisense PT1SE
Hisense · 2026PT1SE
3 advantages≈ US$1,600
vs
Optoma Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K
1 advantage≈ US$1,550

Why is PT1SE better than Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K?

  1. HDMI inputs3 vs 13×
  2. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K: No
  3. Audio outputYes · Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K: No

Why is Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K better than PT1SE?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000:1 vs 500,000:1166.7×
Specifications

Side by side

Hisense PT1SEHisense PT1SE≈ US$1,600
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 sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)—4,100 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000:1500,000:1
HDR support—No
Gaming
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.6:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—3.54 m
Lens shiftNone—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformVIDAAAndroid (not TV-certified)
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
AirPlayYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs31
HDMI version2.1—
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life—3,000 h
Design & noise
Weight7.2 kg—
Width521 mm—
Height119 mm—
ColoursBlackBlack
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