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Acer H6521ABD vs Optoma HD146X

What H6521ABD does better (2) and where HD146X wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acer H6521ABD
Acer · 2018H6521ABD
4.0Score
2 advantages
vs
Optoma HD146X
Optoma · 2020HD146X
5.5Score
5 advantages≈ US$650
Higher score
4.7Picture4.2
5.3Setup & placement6.0
2.9Noise, lifetime & portability5.6

Why is H6521ABD better than HD146X?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)

Why is HD146X better than H6521ABD?

  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 noise34 dB vs 26 dB+31%
  4. Audio outputNo · H6521ABD: Yes
  5. Light source life3,500 h vs 4,000 h+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma HD146XOptoma HD146X≈ US$6505.5
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)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 ratio1.47:11.47:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.62:11.62:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.25 m3.25 m
Smallest image size28″28″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom2×2×
Lens shift—None
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)3 W3 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version1.41.4
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption300 W295 W
Light source life3,500 h4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h10,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise34 dB26 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)27 dB—
Weight2.8 kg—
ColoursWhiteBlack
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