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Acer H6543Ki vs Optoma HZ40HDR

What H6543Ki does better (3) and where HZ40HDR wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acer H6543Ki
Acer · 2023H6543Ki
5.7Score
3 advantages≈ US$540
vs
Optoma HZ40HDR
Optoma · 2023HZ40HDR
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$660
Higher score
5.4Picture6.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

H6543KiHZ40HDR
322 × 91225274 × 114216
H6543KiHZ40HDRDifference
Height91 mm114 mm−23 mm
Width322 mm274 mm+48 mm
Depth225 mm216 mm+9 mm
Weight2.9 kg3 kg−0.1 kg

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

Why is H6543Ki better than HZ40HDR?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm vs 4,000 lm+12%
  2. Optical zoom2× vs 1.1×+82%
  3. Weight2.9 kg vs 3 kg+3%

Why is HZ40HDR better than H6543Ki?

  1. Light source life4,000 h vs 30,000 h7.5×
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1200×
  3. HDR supportNo · H6543Ki: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Acer H6543KiAcer H6543Ki≈ US$5405.7
Optoma HZ40HDROptoma HZ40HDR≈ US$6608.6
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)4,500 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:12,000,000:1
HDR supportNoYes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
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 W—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—139 W
Light source life4,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise—32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB—
Weight2.9 kg3 kg
Width322 mm274 mm
Height91 mm114 mm
Depth225 mm216 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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