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- N3 4K vs Photon Beam PK52
JMGO N3 4K vs Optoma Photon Beam PK52
What N3 4K does better (4) and where Photon Beam PK52 wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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4.4Picture7.2
9.1Setup & placement3.9
8.8Noise, lifetime & portability6.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
N3 4KPhoton Beam PK52
| N3 4K | Photon Beam PK52 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 190 mm | 130 mm | +60 mm |
| Width | 245 mm | 238 mm | +7 mm |
| Depth | 223 mm | 215 mm | +8 mm |
| Weight | 3.6 kg | 5 kg | −1.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is N3 4K better than Photon Beam PK52?
- Automatic keystone correctionYes · Photon Beam PK52: No
- Fan noise26 dB vs 33 dB+27%
- HDR supportYes · Photon Beam PK52: No
- Weight3.6 kg vs 5 kg+39%
Why is Photon Beam PK52 better than N3 4K?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,800 lm vs 3,500 lm+94%
- Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 15 W+50%
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,600:1 vs 1,500,000:1937.5×
- Power consumption240 W vs 150 W+60%
- HDMI version1.4 vs 2+43%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Light source | RGB triple laser | Laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 1,800 lm | 3,500 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 1,600:1 | 1,500,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | No |
| Colour gamut (BT.2020) | 110% | — |
| 3D playback | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Game / low-latency mode | Yes | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.3:1 | 1.21:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | — | 1.59:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.88 m | 2.68 m |
| Smallest image size | — | 28″ |
| Largest image size | — | 300″ |
| Optical zoom | — | 1.3× |
| Lens shift | — | None |
| Autofocus | Yes | — |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | — |
| Automatic screen fit | Yes | — |
| Built-in stand / gimbal | Yes | — |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 10 W | 15 W |
| Dolby Audio / Dolby Digital Plus | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Google TV | — |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | — |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI version | 1.4 | 2 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 240 W | 150 W |
| Light source life | — | 30,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 26 dB | 33 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | — | 28 dB |
| Weight | 3.6 kg | 5 kg |
| Width | 245 mm | 238 mm |
| Height | 190 mm | 130 mm |
| Depth | 223 mm | 215 mm |
| Colours | — | Black |
