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Acer H6531BDi vs Acer H6542

What H6531BDi does better (1) and where H6542 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acer H6531BDi
Acer · 2024H6531BDi
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ US$540
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Acer H6542
Acer · 2025H6542
5.0Score
3 advantages≈ US$480
6.2Picture4.6
5.6Setup & placement4.9
4.6Noise, lifetime & portability5.0

Why is H6531BDi better than H6542?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,200 lm vs 4,000 lm+30%

Why is H6542 better than H6531BDi?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 13,000:1+30%
  2. Weight2.95 kg vs 2.4 kg+23%
  3. Power consumption290 W vs 260 W+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer H6531BDiAcer H6531BDi≈ US$5405.4
Acer H6542Acer H6542≈ US$4805.0
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 sourceLampLamp
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,200 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:113,000:1
HDR supportNoNo
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.49:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.64:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—3.3 m
Smallest image size28″27″
Largest image size305″300″
Optical zoom2×2×
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNoNo
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)3 W3 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version1.4—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption290 W260 W
Light source life5,000 h5,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h10,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)27 dB29 dB
Weight2.95 kg2.4 kg
Width313 mm—
Height106 mm—
Depth255 mm—
ColoursWhiteWhite
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