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Acer H6815BD vs Acer M511

What H6815BD does better (5) and where M511 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Acer H6815BD
Acer · 2020H6815BD
6.3Score
5 advantages≈ US$750
vs
Acer M511
Acer · 2022M511
9.5Score
6 advantages≈ US$680
Higher score
8.3Picture7.9
4.9Setup & placement8.9
4.5Noise, lifetime & portability8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

H6815BDM511
322 × 94225313 × 114240
H6815BDM511Difference
Height94 mm114 mm−20 mm
Width322 mm313 mm+9 mm
Depth225 mm240 mm−15 mm
Weight2.9 kg3 kg−0.1 kg

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

Why is H6815BD better than M511?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
  2. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  3. Optical zoom2× vs 1.12×+79%
  4. Power consumption245 W vs 295 W+20%
  5. Weight2.88 kg vs 3 kg+4%

Why is M511 better than H6815BD?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)3 W vs 10 W3.3×
  2. Automatic keystone correctionNo · H6815BD: Yes
  3. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 4,300 lm+7%
  4. Fan noise33 dB vs 27 dB+22%
  5. Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
  6. Ethernet (LAN)No · H6815BD: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Acer H6815BDAcer H6815BD≈ US$7506.3
Acer M511Acer M511≈ US$6809.5
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light source—Lamp
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm4,300 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:110,000:1
HDR supportYes—
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.5:11.49:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.65:11.67:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.32 m3.3 m
Smallest image size28″—
Largest image size300″301″
Optical zoom2×1.12×
Lens shiftNone—
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)3 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version2—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption245 W295 W
Light source life5,000 h—
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise33 dB27 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)30 dB24 dB
Weight2.88 kg3 kg
Width322 mm313 mm
Height94 mm114 mm
Depth225 mm240 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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