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InFocus Genesis IN0028SL vs Optoma Photon Life PK32

What Genesis IN0028SL does better (6) and where Photon Life PK32 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

InFocus Genesis IN0028SL
InFocus · 2025Genesis IN0028SL
7.7Score
6 advantages≈ US$610
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Optoma Photon Life PK32
Optoma · 2025Photon Life PK32
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$690
7.6Picture3.8
5.2Setup & placement2.1
7.0Noise, lifetime & portability8.6

Why is Genesis IN0028SL better than Photon Life PK32?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 1,100 lm3.6×
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)30,000:1 vs 400:175×
  3. Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  4. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  5. Fan noise27 dB vs 32 dB+19%
  6. Optical zoom2× vs 1.1×+82%

Why is Photon Life PK32 better than Genesis IN0028SL?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Light source life15,000 h vs 30,000 h2×
Specifications

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Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLampLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm1,100 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)30,000:1400:1
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.47:11.12:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.62:11.46:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.25 m2.48 m
Smallest image size—60″
Largest image size—150″
Optical zoom2×1.1×
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life15,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise27 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—30 dB
Weight—2.2 kg
ColoursWhiteBlack
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