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Acer H6542BD vs Optoma HZ146X-W

What H6542BD does better (3) and where HZ146X-W wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acer H6542BD
Acer · 2021H6542BD
4.1Score
3 advantages≈ US$610
vs
Optoma HZ146X-W
Optoma · 2023HZ146X-W
7.1Score
4 advantages≈ US$610
Higher score
4.4Picture4.7
3.0Noise, lifetime & portability6.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

H6542BDHZ146X-W
313 × 114240274 × 114216
H6542BDHZ146X-WDifference
Height114 mm114 mm=
Width313 mm274 mm+39 mm
Depth240 mm216 mm+24 mm
Weight2.8 kg4.2 kg−1.5 kg

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

Why is H6542BD better than HZ146X-W?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 3,800 lm+5%
  2. Optical zoom2× vs 1.1×+82%
  3. Weight2.75 kg vs 4.2 kg+53%

Why is HZ146X-W better than H6542BD?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)3 W vs 15 W5×
  2. Light source life4,000 h vs 30,000 h7.5×
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1200×
  4. Fan noise36 dB vs 32 dB+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer H6542BDAcer H6542BD≈ US$6104.1
Optoma HZ146X-WOptoma HZ146X-W≈ US$6107.1
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)4,000 lm3,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:12,000,000:1
HDR supportNoNo
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.5:11.48:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.66:11.62:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.32 m3.28 m
Smallest image size27″20″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom2×1.1×
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)3 W15 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 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 dB27 dB
Weight2.75 kg4.2 kg
Width313 mm274 mm
Height114 mm114 mm
Depth240 mm216 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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