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Acer HL6512i vs Epson Lifestudio Flex EF-71

What HL6512i does better (4) and where Lifestudio Flex EF-71 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acer HL6512i
Acer · 2026HL6512i
6.9Score
4 advantages≈ US$750
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Epson Lifestudio Flex EF-71
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$830
7.1Picture3.7
3.6Setup & placement6.4
7.2Noise, lifetime & portability9.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

HL6512iLifestudio Flex EF-71
322 × 225109190 × 249190
HL6512iLifestudio Flex EF-71Difference
Height225 mm249 mm−24 mm
Width322 mm190 mm+132 mm
Depth109 mm190 mm−81 mm
Weight3.3 kg4 kg−0.7 kg

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

Why is HL6512i better than Lifestudio Flex EF-71?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 700 lm5.7×
  2. Largest image size300″ vs 150″2×
  3. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  4. Weight3.3 kg vs 4 kg+21%

Why is Lifestudio Flex EF-71 better than HL6512i?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionNo · HL6512i: Yes
  2. Power consumption195 W vs 83 W2.3×
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,500,000:1 vs 5,000,000:1+43%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer HL6512iAcer HL6512i≈ US$7506.9
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLP3LCD
Light sourceLaserLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm700 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,500,000:15,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
Gaming
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
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 size30″30″
Largest image size300″150″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Google TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption195 W83 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise—23 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB20 dB
Weight3.3 kg4 kg
Width322 mm190 mm
Height225 mm249 mm
Depth109 mm190 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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