Optoma PK32

MSRP$1,299

Brand	Optoma · Photon Life
Type	Lifestyle
Resolution	4K UHD (1080p pixel shift)
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG
Imaging technology	DLP
Light source type	LED
ISO light output	1,100 lm
Throw ratio	1.13–1.46:1
Input lag (rated)	3840×2160 @ 60 Hz: 16 ms · 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 16 ms · 1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 8 ms · 1920×1080 @ 240 Hz: 4.6 ms

A compact single-chip DLP projector with a 0.47-inch DMD and XPR pixel shifting to 4K UHD, rated at 1,100 ISO lumens from a four-colour LED engine. It has a 1.3x motorized zoom, auto focus and auto keystone, two HDMI 2.0 inputs with eARC on one, a USB-C input and 4.6 ms input lag at 1080p 240 Hz. It has no smart platform or wireless, so it suits gaming and console or streaming-stick use in a dim room.

Data sheet

Picture

Imaging technology	DLP
Technology brand	DLP
Number of imaging devices	1
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Native resolution	1920 × 1080
Pixel shift	Other
Addressable resolution	3840 × 2160
Dynamic contrast	250,000:1
DCI-P3 gamut	95%
Gamut metric	Coverage
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	30 bit
Colour management system	6-axis
ISF certified	Yes
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG
Tone mapping type	Static
Max refresh rate	3840×2160: 60 Hz · 1920×1080: 240 Hz
Input lag (rated)	3840×2160 @ 60 Hz: 16 ms · 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 16 ms · 1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 8 ms · 1920×1080 @ 240 Hz: 4.6 ms
3D support	Yes
3D sync method	DLP-Link
3D formats	Frame sequential
Glasses included	0

Optics

Throw ratio	1.13–1.46:1
Projection distance table	60″: 1.5–1.94 m · 70″: 1.75–2.26 m · 80″: 2–2.59 m · 90″: 2.25–2.91 m · 100″: 2.5–3.23 m · 110″: 2.74–3.56 m · 120″: 2.99–3.88 m · 130″: 3.24–4.2 m · 140″: 3.49–4.53 m · 150″: 3.74–4.85 m
Zoom type	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.3×
Focus	Auto
Vertical lens shift	0%
Horizontal lens shift	0%
Fixed offset	105%
Focal length	11.9–15.5 mm
F-number	1.94–2.12
Interchangeable lens	No
Image size range	60–150 in
Vertical keystone	-40–40°
Horizontal keystone	-40–40°
Corner / warp correction	Warp

Light source

Light source type	LED
Light source detail	4LED RGBA
Light source life	Eco: 30,000 h
Light-source dimming	Manual steps
ISO light output	1,100 lm ISO 21118	ISO 21118
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	2,000
Claimed brightness unit	Unspecified
Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner)	90%

Audio

Speaker power	10 W
Speaker count	2
Audio channels	Stereo
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, HDMI eARC
HDMI eARC	Yes
Bluetooth audio out	No

Inputs, control & connectivity

Max input signal	3840 × 2160
HDMI port count	2
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI (eARC): HDMI 2.0, eARC; HDMI: HDMI 2.0
Horizontal scan frequency	15–255 kHz
Vertical scan frequency	23–240 Hz
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)	Yes
Wi-Fi	None
Bluetooth version	none
Auto keystone	Yes
Obstacle avoidance	Yes

Firmware / software

Smart OS

None

Environment & power

Operating temperature	0–40°C
Altitude / high-altitude mode	3,048 m
High-altitude mode	Yes
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	162 W
Power consumption by mode	Typical eco: 70 W · Max eco: 103 W · Typical bright: 130 W · Max bright: 162 W
Standby power	0.5 W
Power supply	External brick
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Eco: 27 dB(A) · Bright: 33 dB(A)

Physical & installation

Width	238 mm
Depth	215 mm
Height	130 mm
Weight	2.7 kg
Mount hole pattern	Thread: M4
Tripod socket	Yes

Support & ownership

Warranty	🇺🇸 US 1 yr Stated by the US retailer B&H; Optoma's own warranty page (support.optomausa.com) returned HTTP 403
User manual	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/hYInF2nOz6KeeM8kK3Z1waxNjlBqjY6Gagtu4t1L.pdf
Photobiological risk group	RG2
Safety & market certifications	FCC, CE

In the box

Box contents	Power adapter, Remote, Batteries, Manual, Quick start guide
Remote type	IR

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the PK32 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.127–1.46:1 lens.
Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
Download spec as JSON — The same data from the open data API, with variants and identifiers.

Variants & identifiers

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Variant	Region	Type	Code
Standard, US	🇺🇸 US	ASIN	B0FQT27VS6
		UPC	796435448073
		MPN	PK32

Reviews

Date	Title	Publication
May 25, 2026	Optoma Photon Life PK32-PK31 Projectors Review	Projector Reviews
March 5, 2026	Optoma Photon Life PK32 review: Basic features but impressive 4K pictures	Expert Reviews