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Optoma Photon Beam PK53ST 4K vs Optoma UHZ36STe

What Photon Beam PK53ST 4K does better (0) and where UHZ36STe wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Optoma Photon Beam PK53ST 4K
Optoma · 2026Photon Beam PK53ST 4K
0 advantages≈ US$1,550
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Optoma UHZ36STe
Optoma · 2026UHZ36STe
2 advantages≈ US$1,600
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Why is Photon Beam PK53ST 4K better than UHZ36STe?

Photon Beam PK53ST 4K has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is UHZ36STe better than Photon Beam PK53ST 4K?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,800 lm vs 4,000 lm+5%
  2. Light source life3,800 h vs 4,000 h+5%
Specifications

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Optoma UHZ36STeOptoma UHZ36STe≈ US$1,600
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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 source—Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,800 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)500,000:1—
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.1:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—2.44 m
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life3,800 h4,000 h
Design & noise
Colours—Black
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