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Acer H6518STi vs Epson EH-TW740

What H6518STi does better (5) and where EH-TW740 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acer H6518STi
Acer · 2020H6518STi
4.5Score
5 advantages≈ US$670
vs
Epson EH-TW740
Epson · 2020EH-TW740
4.8Score
5 advantages≈ US$890
Higher score
3.9Picture4.1
7.7Setup & placement7.1
2.7Noise, lifetime & portability3.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

H6518STiEH-TW740
313 × 100255302 × 92252
H6518STiEH-TW740Difference
Height100 mm92 mm+8 mm
Width313 mm302 mm+11 mm
Depth255 mm252 mm+3 mm
Weight3 kg2.8 kg+0.2 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is H6518STi better than EH-TW740?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm vs 3,300 lm+6%
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)3 W vs 2 W+50%
  3. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  4. Fan noise36 dB vs 37 dB+3%
  5. Optical zoom2× vs 1.35×+48%

Why is EH-TW740 better than H6518STi?

  1. Light source life4,000 h vs 6,000 h+50%
  2. Ethernet (LAN)No · H6518STi: Yes
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 16,000:1+60%
  4. Largest image size303″ vs 386″+27%
  5. Weight2.95 kg vs 2.8 kg+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer H6518STiAcer H6518STi≈ US$6704.5
Epson EH-TW740Epson EH-TW740≈ US$8904.8
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLP3LCD
Light sourceLampLamp
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm3,300 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:116,000:1
HDR supportNo—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.5:11.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.63:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.11 m2.68 m
Smallest image size45″30″
Largest image size303″386″
Optical zoom2×1.35×
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNoNo
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)3 W2 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption290 W286 W
Light source life4,000 h6,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h12,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise36 dB37 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)27 dB28 dB
Weight2.95 kg2.8 kg
Width313 mm302 mm
Height100 mm92 mm
Depth255 mm252 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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