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Acer HL6512i vs Acer HL6518i

What HL6512i does better (1) and where HL6518i wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acer HL6512i
Acer · 2026HL6512i
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ US$750
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Acer HL6518i
Acer · 2026HL6518i
6.8Score
0 advantages≈ US$700
7.1Picture7.1
3.6Setup & placement3.6
7.2Noise, lifetime & portability7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

HL6512iHL6518i
322 × 225109286 × 216115
HL6512iHL6518iDifference
Height225 mm216 mm+9 mm
Width322 mm286 mm+36 mm
Depth109 mm115 mm−6 mm
Weight3.3 kg3.4 kg−0.1 kg

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

Why is HL6512i better than HL6518i?

  1. Weight3.3 kg vs 3.4 kg+3%

Why is HL6518i better than HL6512i?

HL6518i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acer HL6512iAcer HL6512i≈ US$7506.9
Acer HL6518iAcer HL6518i≈ US$7006.8
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,500,000:13,500,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
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 size30″30″
Largest image size300″300″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNoNo
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption195 W195 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB28 dB
Weight3.3 kg3.4 kg
Width322 mm286 mm
Height225 mm216 mm
Depth109 mm115 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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