Optoma Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K vs ViewSonic V704K

What Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K does better (0) and where V704K wins (6) — every spec side by side.

0 advantages≈ US$1,550

ViewSonic · 2024V704K

9.6Score

6 advantages≈ US$1,700

Higher score

8.5Picture9.7

Why is Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K better than V704K?

Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Optoma Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K≈ US$1,550	ViewSonic V704K≈ US$1,7009.6
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	DLP	DLP
Light source	Laser	Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)	4,100 lm	5,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)	500,000:1	3,500,000:1
HDR support	No	Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate	—	240 Hz
Game / low-latency mode	Yes	Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio	1.6:1	1.4:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)	—	2.24:1
Throw type	Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)	Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image	3.54 m	3.1 m
Smallest image size	—	30″
Largest image size	—	300″
Optical zoom	—	2×
Lens shift	—	Vertical
Keystone correction	—	Yes
Automatic keystone correction	—	No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)	—	15 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform	Android (not TV-certified)	—
Built-in smart platform	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	Yes
Internal storage	—	16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs	1	2
HDMI version	—	2
USB port	Yes	Yes
Ethernet (LAN)	No	No
VGA input	No	No
Audio output	No	Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption	—	145 W
Light source life	3,000 h	20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)	—	30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise	—	30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)	—	27 dB
Width	—	286 mm
Height	—	129 mm
Depth	—	216 mm
Colours	Black	Black