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Optoma Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K vs Optoma UHZ36STe

What Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K does better (1) and where UHZ36STe wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Optoma Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K
1 advantage≈ US$1,550
vs
Optoma UHZ36STe
Optoma · 2026UHZ36STe
2 advantages≈ US$1,600
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Why is Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K better than UHZ36STe?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,100 lm vs 4,000 lm+2%

Why is UHZ36STe better than Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K?

  1. Light source life3,000 h vs 4,000 h+33%
  2. HDR supportNo · Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma UHZ36STeOptoma UHZ36STe≈ US$1,600
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 sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,100 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)500,000:1—
HDR supportNoYes
HDR formats—HDR10
Gaming
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.6:11.1:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.54 m2.44 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 h4,000 h
Design & noise
ColoursBlackBlack
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