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Optoma Photon Beam PK53ST 4K vs ViewSonic LSD400HD-ST

What Photon Beam PK53ST 4K does better (2) and where LSD400HD-ST wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Optoma Photon Beam PK53ST 4K
Optoma · 2026Photon Beam PK53ST 4K
2 advantages≈ US$1,550
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ViewSonic LSD400HD-ST
ViewSonic · 2025LSD400HD-ST
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,450
Higher score
8.5Picture6.1

Why is Photon Beam PK53ST 4K better than LSD400HD-ST?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)500,000:1 vs 300,000:1+67%

Why is LSD400HD-ST better than Photon Beam PK53ST 4K?

  1. Light source life3,800 h vs 20,000 h5.3×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,800 lm vs 4,000 lm+5%
Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic LSD400HD-STViewSonic LSD400HD-ST≈ US$1,4506.7
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Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light source—Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,800 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)500,000:1300,000:1
Lens & placement
Largest image size—300″
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Connectivity
HDMI inputs—2
USB port—Yes
Ethernet (LAN)—Yes
VGA input—No
Audio output—Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life3,800 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—27 dB
Weight—3.1 kg
Width—286 mm
Height—129 mm
Depth—216 mm
Colours—White
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