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Acer H6518STi vs Optoma HD146X

What H6518STi does better (2) and where HD146X wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acer H6518STi
Acer · 2020H6518STi
4.5Score
2 advantages≈ US$670
vs
Optoma HD146X
Optoma · 2020HD146X
5.5Score
3 advantages≈ US$650
Higher score
3.9Picture4.2
7.7Setup & placement6.0
2.7Noise, lifetime & portability5.6

Why is H6518STi better than HD146X?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · HD146X: No
  2. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×

Why is HD146X better than H6518STi?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm vs 3,600 lm+3%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 25,000:12.5×
  3. Fan noise36 dB vs 26 dB+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer H6518STiAcer H6518STi≈ US$6704.5
Optoma HD146XOptoma HD146X≈ US$6505.5
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLamp—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm3,600 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:125,000:1
HDR supportNoNo
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.5:11.47:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.62:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.11 m3.25 m
Smallest image size45″28″
Largest image size303″300″
Optical zoom2×2×
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)3 W3 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version—1.4
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption290 W295 W
Light source life4,000 h4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h10,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise36 dB26 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)27 dB—
Weight2.95 kg—
Width313 mm—
Height100 mm—
Depth255 mm—
ColoursWhiteBlack
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