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Acer HL6512i vs Optoma HZ41HDR

What HL6512i does better (1) and where HZ41HDR wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acer HL6512i
Acer · 2026HL6512i
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ US$750
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Optoma HZ41HDR
Optoma · 2026HZ41HDR
5 advantages≈ US$860
7.1Picture7.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

HL6512iHZ41HDR
322 × 225109274 × 114216
HL6512iHZ41HDRDifference
Height225 mm114 mm+111 mm
Width322 mm274 mm+48 mm
Depth109 mm216 mm−107 mm
Weight3.3 kg2.9 kg+0.4 kg

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

Why is HL6512i better than HZ41HDR?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,500,000:1 vs 2,500,000:1+40%

Why is HZ41HDR better than HL6512i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 4,400 lm+10%
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 15 W+50%
  3. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  4. Ethernet (LAN)No · HL6512i: Yes
  5. Weight3.3 kg vs 2.9 kg+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer HL6512iAcer HL6512i≈ US$7506.9
Optoma HZ41HDROptoma HZ41HDR≈ US$860
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 lm4,400 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,500,000:12,500,000:1
HDR supportYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.5:11.48:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.65:11.62:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.32 m3.28 m
Smallest image size30″30″
Largest image size300″300″
Lens shiftNone—
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W15 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption195 W—
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB—
Weight3.3 kg2.9 kg
Width322 mm274 mm
Height225 mm114 mm
Depth109 mm216 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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