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Acer H6805BDa vs Optoma HZ40HDR

What H6805BDa does better (4) and where HZ40HDR wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acer H6805BDa
Acer · 2023H6805BDa
5.9Score
4 advantages≈ US$750
vs
Optoma HZ40HDR
Optoma · 2023HZ40HDR
8.6Score
5 advantages≈ US$660
Higher score
7.6Picture6.6
3.9Noise, lifetime & portability8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

H6805BDaHZ40HDR
313 × 114240274 × 114216
H6805BDaHZ40HDRDifference
Height114 mm114 mm=
Width313 mm274 mm+39 mm
Depth240 mm216 mm+24 mm
Weight3.2 kg3 kg+0.2 kg

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

Why is H6805BDa better than HZ40HDR?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  3. Optical zoom2× vs 1.1×+82%
  4. Fan noise30 dB vs 32 dB+7%

Why is HZ40HDR better than H6805BDa?

  1. Light source life4,000 h vs 30,000 h7.5×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,600 lm vs 4,000 lm+11%
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1200×
  4. Power consumption310 W vs 139 W2.2×
  5. Weight3.2 kg vs 3 kg+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer H6805BDaAcer H6805BDa≈ US$7505.9
Optoma HZ40HDROptoma HZ40HDR≈ US$6608.6
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLampLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,600 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:12,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate240 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 size30″20″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom2×1.1×
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W—
Smart & streaming
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption310 W139 W
Light source life4,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB—
Weight3.2 kg3 kg
Width313 mm274 mm
Height114 mm114 mm
Depth240 mm216 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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