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Acer H6815BD vs XGIMI Horizon

What H6815BD does better (4) and where Horizon wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Acer H6815BD
Acer · 2020H6815BD
6.3Score
4 advantages≈ US$750
vs
XGIMI Horizon
XGIMI · 2021Horizon
8.0Score
6 advantages≈ US$670
Higher score
8.3Picture3.5
4.9Setup & placement8.8
4.5Noise, lifetime & portability8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

H6815BDHorizon
322 × 94225208 × 136218
H6815BDHorizonDifference
Height94 mm136 mm−42 mm
Width322 mm208 mm+114 mm
Depth225 mm218 mm+7 mm
Weight2.9 kg2.9 kg=

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

Why is H6815BD better than Horizon?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 1,500 lm2.7×
  2. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  3. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  4. Largest image size300″ vs 200″+50%

Why is Horizon better than H6815BD?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)3 W vs 16 W5.3×
  2. Light source life5,000 h vs 30,000 h6×
  3. AutofocusNo · H6815BD: Yes
  4. Automatic keystone correctionNo · H6815BD: Yes
  5. Ethernet (LAN)No · H6815BD: Yes
  6. Fan noise33 dB vs 30 dB+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer H6815BDAcer H6815BD≈ US$7506.3
XGIMI HorizonXGIMI Horizon≈ US$6708.0
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
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm1,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1—
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.5:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.65:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.32 m2.66 m
Smallest image size28″40″
Largest image size300″200″
Optical zoom2×—
Lens shiftNone—
AutofocusNoYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)3 W16 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption245 W—
Light source life5,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise33 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)30 dB—
Weight2.88 kg2.9 kg
Width322 mm208 mm
Height94 mm136 mm
Depth225 mm218 mm
ColoursWhite—
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