Optoma Photon Life PH31 vs Philips NeoPix 950 Smart
 $699 |  Philips NeoPix 950 Smart | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 1,500 lm ISO | 1,400 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1.5–1.65:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) | — |
| Price | $699 | — |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.3–3.7 m | 2.7 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 1,500 lmDerived | 1,400 lmDerived |
| White light output | 1,500 lm ISO | 1,400 lm ANSI |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 2,700 lm | — |
| Brightness uniformity | 90% | — |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | Other |
| On-screen resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 250,000:1 | — |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | DCI-P3 95% | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bitDerived | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | No | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Emitter | RGB LED | — |
| Light-source life | 30,000 h eco | Up to 30,000 h |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.5–1.65:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Image size | 60–150 in | — |
| Projection offset | 105% | — |
| Zoom | Optical | Digital |
| Zoom ratio | 1.1×Derived | — |
| Focal length | 15.84–17.45 mm | — |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2–2.05 | — |
| Focus | Manual | Motorised |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Vertical lens shift | None | — |
| Horizontal lens shift | None | — |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Corner correction | — | 4-corner |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 1.4 | 2 × HDMI |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 1Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 1.4Derived | — |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | — |
| USB media playback | — | Yes |
| Horizontal scan | 15–102 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 23–76 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| Smart platform | — | Google TV |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 5 W | 24 W |
| Speakers | 1 | 2 |
| Layout | — | Stereo |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | — | Yes |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 238 × 215 × 118 mm | 281 × 182 × 264 mm |
| Weight | 2,200 g | 4,300 g |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 0–80%RH | — |
| Altitude | 3,048 m · high-altitude mode | — |
| Power draw | Max 140 W · Normal 123 W · Eco 69 W | Max 350 W |
| Standby | 0.5 W | 0.25 W |
| Power supply | External adapter | External adapter |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| Marks | FCC | + CE, FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| User manual | https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/WINyiDkIEYScPG4qOJ28rGKbFRWFZSzawTYvHHSY.pdf | https://www.documents.philips.com/assets/20251123/1448faa64441498fb764b39e0119f3d7.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + User manual | + Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Warranty card |
| Remote | IR | — |