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Key Features
The Optoma Photon Life PK31 is suited to film fans, casual gamers, and anyone wanting big screen 4K entertainment in a compact, easy going design. Its RGB LED light source produces 900 ISO lumens for crisp, vivid images in dimly lit rooms, while true 4K UHD resolution brings out more detail in films, streaming shows, and games. You also get 90 percent DCI P3 colour performance and HDR support to help make your picture look natural and engaging across different types of content.
You can set it up quickly thanks to its lightweight build and auto vertical keystone, which keeps the picture aligned even if the projector is placed at an angle. With 4.6 millisecond input lag available at 1080p 240 Hz, gaming feels responsive and smooth. The built in 5 watt speaker offers simple audio when you want something portable and convenient, and the long 30,000 hour LED lifespan keeps maintenance low for everyday home use.
Product Ref: 357046
The PK31 uses an RGB LED light source to deliver up to 900 ISO lumens, giving you a bright image in dim rooms without needing full darkness. With around 90 percent DCI P3 coverage, colours look richer and more lifelike, helping films and streaming shows appear closer to the director’s intentions. HDR and HLG support add depth to highlights and shadows so night scenes, bright skies, and landscapes keep clear detail. A 30,000 hour LED lifespan lets you watch for years with consistent performance and no need to replace lamps.
If gaming is part of your setup, the PK31 offers a low input lag of around 4.6 milliseconds at 1080p 240 Hz, helping controls feel responsive during fast moments. Your actions appear quickly on screen, and motion stays smooth in action scenes, quick camera moves, racing games, and shooters. This helps you track details more easily during competitive play and online matches, supporting steadier reactions. The projector’s LED brightness also suits daytime gaming in dimmed rooms, so you can enjoy films and games on one device without a dedicated cinema space.
The PK31 is designed to fit easily into your home thanks to its compact size and straightforward placement options. Auto vertical keystone correction helps keep the picture aligned even when the projector sits on a coffee table, shelf, or low unit. A 1.1x zoom range offers a little flexibility when adjusting screen size in tighter spaces, which is useful in flats, bedrooms, or small living areas. Support for screen sizes up to 150 inches means you can turn a spare room or main lounge into a large screen area without complex installation.
| Display Technology | DLP® |
|---|---|
| Resolution | UHD (3840x2160) |
| Brightness | 900 lumens |
| Brightness (HK) | 1,600 |
| Contrast Ratio | 200,000:1 |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio - Compatible | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Keystone Correction - Horizontal | 40° |
| Keystone Correction - Vertical | 40° |
| Auto Keystone Correction (Vertical) | Yes |
| Horizontal Scan Rate | 23–240 kHz |
| Vertical Scan Rate | 15–255 Hz |
| Uniformity | 90% |
| Screen Size | 1.52m ~ 3.81m (60" ~ 150") diagonal |
| Light Source Type | 3-LED |
| LED Life | 30,000 hours |
| Throw Ratio | 1.5:1 ~ 1.65:1 |
| Projection Distance (m) | 1.99m – 5.47m |
| Zoom | 1.1 |
| Zoom Type | Manual |
| Focal Length (mm) | 15.8 ~ 17.4 mm |
| Native Offset | 105% |
| Connections | Inputs: 1 × HDMI 2.0Outputs: 1 × USB-A power 2A, 1 × Audio 3.5mm |
| Noise Level (min) | 30dB |
| Noise Level (max) | 32dB |
| PC Compatibility | VGA_60, VGA_72, VGA_75, VGA_85, VGA_120, SVGA_56, SVGA_60, SVGA_72, SVGA_75, SVGA_85, SVGA_120, XGA_60, XGA_70, XGA_75, XGA_120, SXGA_75, SXGA_85, SXGA_60, SXGA_72, SXGA_75, SXGA_85, QuadVGA_75, SXGA+_60, UXGA_60, Mac G4, MAC13, MAC19, MAC21, WXGA_60, WXGA_75, WXGA_85, WXGA_120-RB, WXGA+_60, 1680x1050_60, 1920x1080_RB, 1920x1080_EIA, 1920x1080_120, 1920x1080_240, 1920x1200-RB, 2560x1440_60 (RB), 2560x1440_120 (RB), 3840x2160_30, 3840x2160_60 |
| 2D Compatibility | 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p_60, 720p_50, 1080i_60, 1080i_50, 1080p, 2160/24P, 2160/25P, 2160/30P, 2160/50P, 2160/60P |
| 3D Compatibility | Yes |
| 3D | Full 3D |
| Security | Kensington Lock |
| IP Rating | IP5X (optical engine only) |
| OSD / Display Languages | 25 languages: Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Farsi, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Chinese (simplified), Spanish, Swedish, Chinese (traditional), Turkish, Vietnamese |
| 24/7 Operation | Yes |
| 360° Operation | Yes |
| Operating Conditions | Operating Altitude: 0°C~35°C @ up to 1499m (normal); 0°C~30°C @ 1500–3000m (high altitude mode)Non-operating Altitude: Up to 12,200m @ 30°C |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Speaker Count | 1 |
| Watts per Speaker | 5W |
| In the Box | Adaptor (150W)Remote controlBasic user manual2 × AAA batteryHDMI cable |
| Input Lag | 4.60ms |
| Power Supply | VAC 100–240V (50/60Hz) |
| Power Consumption (standby) | 0.5W |
| Power Consumption (min) | 53W |
| Power Consumption (max) | 110W |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 238 × 215 × 130 mm |
| Gross Weight | 4 kg |
| Net Weight | 2.2 kg |
| Product Code | PK31 |
| EAN | 5055387668966 |