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Optoma Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K vs Optoma Photon Beam PK53ST 4K

What Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K does better (1) and where Photon Beam PK53ST 4K wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Optoma Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K
1 advantage≈ US$1,550
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Optoma Photon Beam PK53ST 4K
Optoma · 2026Photon Beam PK53ST 4K
1 advantage≈ US$1,550
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Why is Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K better than Photon Beam PK53ST 4K?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,100 lm vs 3,800 lm+8%

Why is Photon Beam PK53ST 4K better than Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K?

  1. Light source life3,000 h vs 3,800 h+27%
Specifications

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Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaser—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,100 lm3,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)500,000:1500,000:1
HDR supportNo—
Gaming
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.6:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.54 m—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs1—
USB portYes—
Ethernet (LAN)No—
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputNo—
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life3,000 h3,800 h
Design & noise
ColoursBlack—
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