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InFocus IN1089SL vs Optoma Photon Beam PK53ST 4K

What IN1089SL does better (3) and where Photon Beam PK53ST 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 PK53ST 4K
Optoma · 2026Photon Beam PK53ST 4K
2 advantages≈ US$1,550
8.8Picture8.5

Why is IN1089SL better than Photon Beam PK53ST 4K?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm vs 3,800 lm+18%
  2. Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  3. Light source life4,500 h vs 3,800 h+18%

Why is Photon Beam PK53ST 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

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InFocus IN1089SLInFocus IN1089SL≈ US$1,4507.6
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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 sourceLaser—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm3,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)300,000:1500,000:1
Lens & placement
Lens shiftNone—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs1—
HDMI version2—
USB portNo—
Ethernet (LAN)No—
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputNo—
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life4,500 h3,800 h
Design & noise
ColoursWhite—
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