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Acer H6815BD vs BenQ TH550

What H6815BD does better (6) and where TH550 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acer H6815BD
Acer · 2020H6815BD
6.3Score
6 advantages≈ US$750
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BenQ TH550
BenQ · 2018TH550
4.2Score
2 advantages
8.3Picture4.1
4.9Setup & placement2.6
4.5Noise, lifetime & portability5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

H6815BDTH550
322 × 94225296 × 120221
H6815BDTH550Difference
Height94 mm120 mm−26 mm
Width322 mm296 mm+26 mm
Depth225 mm221 mm+4 mm
Weight2.9 kg2.3 kg+0.6 kg

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

Why is H6815BD better than TH550?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 3,500 lm+14%
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)3 W vs 2 W+50%
  4. HDR supportYes · TH550: No
  5. Optical zoom2× vs 1.1×+82%
  6. Power consumption245 W vs 260 W+6%

Why is TH550 better than H6815BD?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 20,000:12×
  2. Weight2.88 kg vs 2.3 kg+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer H6815BDAcer H6815BD≈ US$7506.3
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 source—Lamp
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm3,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:120,000:1
HDR supportYesNo
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.5:11.96:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.65:12.15:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.32 m4.34 m
Smallest image size28″60″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom2×1.1×
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNoNo
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)3 W2 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version2—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption245 W260 W
Light source life5,000 h5,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h10,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise33 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)30 dB29 dB
Weight2.88 kg2.3 kg
Width322 mm296 mm
Height94 mm120 mm
Depth225 mm221 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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