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InFocus IN1089SL vs Optoma Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K

What IN1089SL does better (3) and where Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K wins (2) — every spec side by side.

InFocus IN1089SL
InFocus · 2026IN1089SL
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,450
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Optoma Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K
2 advantages≈ US$1,550
8.8Picture8.5

Why is IN1089SL better than Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm vs 4,100 lm+10%
  2. Light source life4,500 h vs 3,000 h+50%
  3. Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)

Why is Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K better than IN1089SL?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)300,000:1 vs 500,000:1+67%
Specifications

Side by side

InFocus IN1089SLInFocus IN1089SL≈ US$1,4507.6
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 sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm4,100 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)300,000:1500,000:1
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—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android (not TV-certified)
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version2—
USB portNoYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life4,500 h3,000 h
Design & noise
ColoursWhiteBlack
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