
Optoma Photon Beam PK52 4K UHD Home Projector
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Description
The Optoma Photon Beam PK52 brings bright, cinematic 4K UHD entertainment into everyday living spaces. It uses DuraCore laser technology to combine true-to-life colour accuracy (95% Rec.709) with a long-lasting light source rated for up to 30,000 hours of uninterrupted viewing, so there is no lamp to replace.
Picture quality is shaped by Optoma's PureEngine and PureMotion MEMC processing, which sharpen detail and smooth fast motion, while Filmmaker Mode preserves the director's intended look and ISF modes automatically optimise the image for the room and time of day. At 3,500 ISO lumens brightness, the PK52 stays watchable even with some ambient light in the room.
Installation is straightforward thanks to 360-degree projection, auto vertical keystone and four corner correction, and the projector includes a 15W integrated speaker plus dual HDMI 2.0 inputs for consoles and streaming devices.
Key features
CTA-approved True 4K UHD resolution paired with a DuraCore laser light source rated for up to 30,000 hours.
Carefully calibrated colour and frame-interpolation processing deliver sharp detail and smooth motion in fast-paced content.
Preserves the director's original creative intent and automatically optimises picture settings for day or night viewing.
360-degree projection, auto vertical keystone and 4 corner correction make it easy to fit into everyday living rooms.
Technical specifications
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Display (6)
- Display Technology
- DLP
- Resolution
- 3840x2160 (True 4K UHD)
- Brightness
- 3,500 ISO lumens
- Contrast Ratio
- 1,500,000:1
- Native Aspect Ratio
- 16:9
- Screen Size Range
- 28" - 300" diagonal
Connectivity (3)
- Inputs
- 2x HDMI 2.0
- Outputs
- 1x USB-A power (1.5A), 1x Audio 3.5mm, 1x 12V trigger
- Control Port
- 1x RS232
Audio (1)
- Integrated Speaker
- 15W
Power & Physical (3)
- Power Consumption
- 83W (min) - 150W (max)
- Net Weight
- 3.4 kg
- Dimensions (W x D x H)
- 274 x 216 x 114 mm
Certifications & Warranty (1)
- IP Rating
- IP6X (optical engine only)
General (8)
- Light Source
- DuraCore Laser
- Laser Life
- 30,000 hours
- Throw Ratio
- 1.21:1 - 1.59:1
- Projection Distance
- 1m - 8m
- Zoom
- 1.3x manual
- Keystone Correction
- 30° horizontal/vertical, auto vertical keystone
- Noise Level
- 28dB - 33dB
- Picture Modes
- Filmmaker Mode, ISF, PureEngine, PureMotion
Throw distance guide
With its 1.21 to 1.59:1 throw ratio, here's how far the projector needs to sit from the screen for common 16:9 image sizes. Try our throw distance calculator for your exact room.
Manufacturer lens-distance limit: 1.0 m to 8.0 m. The dotted lines show the usable zoom positions for this picture size.
| Image size | Image dimensions | Lens distance range |
|---|---|---|
| 40" | 0.89 m × 0.50 m | 1.1 m to 1.4 m |
| 60" | 1.33 m × 0.75 m | 1.6 m to 2.1 m |
| 80" | 1.77 m × 1.00 m | 2.1 m to 2.8 m |
| 100" | 2.21 m × 1.25 m | 2.7 m to 3.5 m |
| 120" | 2.66 m × 1.49 m | 3.2 m to 4.2 m |
| 150" | 3.32 m × 1.87 m | 4.0 m to 5.3 m |
| 200" | 4.43 m × 2.49 m | 5.4 m to 7.0 m |
| 250" | 5.53 m × 3.11 m | 6.7 m to 8.0 m |
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Distances are lens-to-screen, calculated from the manufacturer's stated throw ratio; allow for lens shift and mounting hardware. Always confirm against the manufacturer's installation guide before fixing mounts.
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Delivery & returns
Estimated delivery 10 Oct - 14 Oct. UK mainland delivery only. Some large or made-to-order items carry longer lead times, shown on the product page.
Unused items in original packaging can be returned within 14 days of delivery — see the returns policy for how business and consumer returns differ. Faulty items are covered under manufacturer warranty and by your statutory rights.
Bought in the UK, backed in the UK
This item is in UK stock and ships to you from within the UK, so the order never crosses a customs border on its way to you.
The manufacturer warranty is honoured here in the UK. If something fails, you deal with us, not with an overseas seller in another time zone.
Our own UK-based engineers install, commission and support what we sell, and can attend site when a system needs hands on it.
Delivered within the UK mainland, so there is no import duty, customs charge or courier handling fee waiting for you on delivery.
Prices are in pounds sterling with proper UK VAT invoices, and purchase orders are accepted from approved education accounts: no currency conversion and no surprises at the door.
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