Optoma Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K vs ViewSonic X1-4K Pro

What Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K does better (2) and where X1-4K Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

2 advantages≈ US$1,550

ViewSonic · 2026X1-4K Pro

7.7Score

1 advantage≈ US$1,350

Higher score

8.5Picture5.6

Why is Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K better than X1-4K Pro?

Specifications

Only differences	Optoma Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K≈ US$1,550	ViewSonic X1-4K Pro≈ US$1,3507.7
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	LED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)	4,100 lm	2,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)	500,000:1	—
HDR support	No	—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate	—	240 Hz
Game / low-latency mode	Yes	—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio	1.6:1	1.1:1
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	2.44 m
Smart & streaming
Smart platform	Android (not TV-certified)	Google TV
Built-in smart platform	Yes	Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)	—	Yes
Chromecast built-in	—	Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs	1	0
HDMI version	—	2
USB port	Yes	Yes
Ethernet (LAN)	No	No
VGA input	No	No
Audio output	No	No
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption	—	236 W
Light source life	3,000 h	60,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise	—	33 dB
Weight	—	3.68 kg
Width	—	355 mm
Height	—	121 mm
Depth	—	244 mm
Colours	Black	Green