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Optoma Photon Go vs Thomson Sirius PG55B

What Photon Go does better (2) and where Sirius PG55B wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Optoma Photon Go
Optoma · 2025Photon Go
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$650
vs
Thomson Sirius PG55B
Thomson · 2025Sirius PG55B
8.1Score
0 advantages≈ US$590
Higher score
7.6Picture8.3
3.3Setup & placement3.3
9.2Smart features & sound8.5

Why is Photon Go better than Sirius PG55B?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)650 lm vs 600 lm+8%
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)20 W vs 14 W+43%

Why is Sirius PG55B better than Photon Go?

Sirius PG55B has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Optoma Photon GoOptoma Photon Go≈ US$6505.3
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaser—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)650 lm600 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)800:1—
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.18:1—
Throw typeUltra short throw (under 0.4:1)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image0.4 m—
Smallest image size60″—
Largest image size100″100″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)20 W14 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)YesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYesYes
Power consumption85 W—
Light source life20,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise35 dB—
Fan noise (eco mode)32 dB—
Weight1.7 kg—
ColoursBlack, GreyBlack
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