Acer H5386ABDi vs Optoma HZ146X-W

What H5386ABDi does better (2) and where HZ146X-W wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Acer · 2022H5386ABDi

6.0Score

2 advantages≈ US$480

Optoma · 2023HZ146X-W

7.1Score

7 advantages≈ US$610

Higher score

4.9Picture4.7

Why is H5386ABDi better than HZ146X-W?

Specifications

Only differences	Acer H5386ABDi≈ US$4806.0	Optoma HZ146X-W≈ US$6107.1
Picture
Resolution (on screen)	1280 × 720 (HD)	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution	1280 × 720 (HD)	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technology	DLP	DLP
Light source	Lamp	Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)	4,500 lm	3,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)	20,000:1	2,000,000:1
HDR support	—	No
3D playback	Yes	Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio	1.54:1	1.48:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)	1.72:1	1.62:1
Throw type	Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)	Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image	3.41 m	3.28 m
Smallest image size	27″	20″
Largest image size	300″	300″
Optical zoom	2×	1.1×
Lens shift	None	None
Keystone correction	Yes	—
Automatic keystone correction	No	—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)	3 W	15 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs	1	2
HDMI version	—	2
USB port	Yes	Yes
Ethernet (LAN)	No	No
VGA input	Yes	No
Audio output	No	Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life	—	30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise	35 dB	32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)	27 dB	27 dB
Weight	—	4.2 kg
Width	—	274 mm
Height	—	114 mm
Depth	—	216 mm
Colours	White	White