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Optoma Photon Life PK32 vs TOPTRO X9

What Photon Life PK32 does better (3) and where X9 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Optoma Photon Life PK32
Optoma · 2025Photon Life PK32
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ US$690
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TOPTRO X9
TOPTRO · 2026X9
1 advantage≈ US$650
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Why is Photon Life PK32 better than X9?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Light source life30,000 h vs 1,600 h18.8×
  3. Audio outputYes · X9: No

Why is X9 better than Photon Life PK32?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,100 lm vs 1,600 lm+45%
Specifications

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TOPTRO X9TOPTRO X9≈ US$650
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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 technologyDLP—
Light sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,100 lm1,600 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)400:1—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.12:1—
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.46:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.48 m—
Smallest image size60″—
Largest image size150″—
Optical zoom1.1×—
Lens shiftNone—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesNo
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life30,000 h1,600 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB—
Fan noise (eco mode)30 dB—
Weight2.2 kg—
ColoursBlackSilver, Grey
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