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Acer H6542BDi vs Epson CO-FH01

What H6542BDi does better (5) and where CO-FH01 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acer H6542BDi
Acer · 2023H6542BDi
5.8Score
5 advantages≈ US$610
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Epson CO-FH01
Epson · 2023CO-FH01
3.9Score
5 advantages≈ US$700
6.2Picture3.7
5.6Setup & placement4.6
4.6Noise, lifetime & portability3.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

H6542BDiCO-FH01
313 × 114240295 × 87211
H6542BDiCO-FH01Difference
Height114 mm87 mm+27 mm
Width313 mm295 mm+18 mm
Depth240 mm211 mm+29 mm
Weight2.9 kg2.4 kg+0.5 kg

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

Why is H6542BDi better than CO-FH01?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,200 lm vs 3,000 lm+73%
  2. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  3. Audio outputYes · CO-FH01: No
  4. Fan noise32 dB vs 38 dB+19%
  5. Optical zoom2× vs 1.35×+48%

Why is CO-FH01 better than H6542BDi?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)3 W vs 5 W+67%
  2. Light source life5,000 h vs 6,000 h+20%
  3. Largest image size305″ vs 391″+28%
  4. Weight2.9 kg vs 2.4 kg+21%
  5. Power consumption290 W vs 270 W+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer H6542BDiAcer H6542BDi≈ US$6105.8
Epson CO-FH01Epson CO-FH01≈ US$7003.9
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLP3LCD
Light sourceLampLamp
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,200 lm3,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1—
HDR supportNoNo
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.48:11.19:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.62:11.61:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.28 m2.63 m
Smallest image size28″26″
Largest image size305″391″
Optical zoom2×1.35×
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNoNo
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)3 W5 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android (not TV-certified)
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version—1.4
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption290 W270 W
Light source life5,000 h6,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h12,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB38 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)27 dB29 dB
Weight2.9 kg2.4 kg
Width313 mm295 mm
Height114 mm87 mm
Depth240 mm211 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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