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Acer H6518STi vs XGIMI Horizon
What H6518STi does better (3) and where Horizon wins (6) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
H6518STiHorizon
| H6518STi | Horizon | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 100 mm | 136 mm | −36 mm |
| Width | 313 mm | 208 mm | +105 mm |
| Depth | 255 mm | 218 mm | +37 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg | 2.9 kg | +0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is H6518STi better than Horizon?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm vs 1,500 lm2.3×
- HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
- Largest image size303″ vs 200″+51%
Why is Horizon better than H6518STi?
- Built-in speakers (total output)3 W vs 16 W5.3×
- Light source life4,000 h vs 30,000 h7.5×
- AutofocusNo · H6518STi: Yes
- HDR supportNo · H6518STi: Yes
- Ethernet (LAN)No · H6518STi: Yes
- Fan noise36 dB vs 30 dB+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | Lamp | — |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 3,500 lm | 1,500 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 10,000:1 | — |
| HDR support | No | Yes |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, HLG |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| 3D playback | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.5:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Throw type | Short throw (0.4–1.0:1) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 1.11 m | 2.66 m |
| Smallest image size | 45″ | 40″ |
| Largest image size | 303″ | 200″ |
| Optical zoom | 2× | — |
| Lens shift | None | — |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | — | Yes |
| Automatic screen fit | — | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 3 W | 16 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | — | Android TV |
| Built-in smart platform | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI eARC | — | Yes |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | Yes |
| VGA input | Yes | — |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 290 W | — |
| Light source life | 4,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 10,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 36 dB | 30 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 27 dB | — |
| Weight | 2.95 kg | 2.9 kg |
| Width | 313 mm | 208 mm |
| Height | 100 mm | 136 mm |
| Depth | 255 mm | 218 mm |
| Colours | White | — |
