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Kodak FLIK HD9 vs Optoma Photon Life PH31

What FLIK HD9 does better (2) and where Photon Life PH31 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kodak FLIK HD9
Kodak · 2025FLIK HD9
3.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$360
vs
Optoma Photon Life PH31
Optoma · 2025Photon Life PH31
3.8Score
2 advantages≈ US$390
Higher score
2.7Picture3.1
2.5Setup & placement2.1

Why is FLIK HD9 better than Photon Life PH31?

  1. Light source life30,000 h vs 20,000 h+50%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)800:1 vs 400:12×

Why is Photon Life PH31 better than FLIK HD9?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)200 lm vs 1,500 lm7.5×
  2. Audio outputNo · FLIK HD9: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Kodak FLIK HD9Kodak FLIK HD9≈ US$3603.6
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technology—DLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)200 lm1,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)800:1400:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.65:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—3.32 m
Smallest image size—60″
Largest image size150″150″
Optical zoom—1.1×
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—5 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life30,000 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—30 dB
Weight—2.2 kg
Colours—Black
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