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Acer H6518STi vs Optoma HZ40HDR

What H6518STi does better (1) and where HZ40HDR wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Acer H6518STi
Acer · 2020H6518STi
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ US$670
vs
Optoma HZ40HDR
Optoma · 2023HZ40HDR
8.6Score
6 advantages≈ US$660
Higher score
3.9Picture6.6
2.7Noise, lifetime & portability8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

H6518STiHZ40HDR
313 × 100255274 × 114216
H6518STiHZ40HDRDifference
Height100 mm114 mm−14 mm
Width313 mm274 mm+39 mm
Depth255 mm216 mm+39 mm
Weight3 kg3 kg=

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

Why is H6518STi better than HZ40HDR?

  1. Optical zoom2× vs 1.1×+82%

Why is HZ40HDR better than H6518STi?

  1. Light source life4,000 h vs 30,000 h7.5×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm vs 4,000 lm+14%
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1200×
  4. Power consumption290 W vs 139 W2.1×
  5. HDR supportNo · H6518STi: Yes
  6. Fan noise36 dB vs 32 dB+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer H6518STiAcer H6518STi≈ US$6704.5
Optoma HZ40HDROptoma HZ40HDR≈ US$6608.6
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 sourceLampLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:12,000,000:1
HDR supportNoYes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.5:11.48:1
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 m3.28 m
Smallest image size45″20″
Largest image size303″300″
Optical zoom2×1.1×
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)3 W—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption290 W139 W
Light source life4,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise36 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)27 dB—
Weight2.95 kg3 kg
Width313 mm274 mm
Height100 mm114 mm
Depth255 mm216 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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