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Acer H6828BD vs Acer HL6518i

What H6828BD does better (3) and where HL6518i wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acer H6828BD
Acer · 2026H6828BD
8.7Score
3 advantages≈ US$680
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Acer HL6518i
Acer · 2026HL6518i
6.8Score
5 advantages≈ US$700
8.8Picture7.1
8.5Setup & placement3.6
4.5Noise, lifetime & portability7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

H6828BDHL6518i
322 × 94225286 × 216115
H6828BDHL6518iDifference
Height94 mm216 mm−122 mm
Width322 mm286 mm+36 mm
Depth225 mm115 mm+110 mm
Weight2.9 kg3.4 kg−0.5 kg

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

Why is H6828BD better than HL6518i?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Automatic keystone correctionYes · HL6518i: No
  3. Weight2.88 kg vs 3.4 kg+18%

Why is HL6518i better than H6828BD?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)3 W vs 10 W3.3×
  2. Light source life5,000 h vs 20,000 h4×
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)50,000:1 vs 3,500,000:170×
  4. HDMI version1.4 vs 2+43%
  5. Power consumption245 W vs 195 W+26%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer H6828BDAcer H6828BD≈ US$6808.7
Acer HL6518iAcer HL6518i≈ US$7006.8
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—Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)50,000:13,500,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.5:11.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.65:11.65:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.32 m3.32 m
Smallest image size27″30″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom2×—
Lens shiftNoneNone
Autofocus—No
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)3 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version1.42
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption245 W195 W
Light source life5,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise33 dB—
Fan noise (eco mode)30 dB28 dB
Weight2.88 kg3.4 kg
Width322 mm286 mm
Height94 mm216 mm
Depth225 mm115 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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