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Acer HL6512i vs ViewSonic LSD400W

What HL6512i does better (2) and where LSD400W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acer HL6512i
Acer · 2026HL6512i
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ US$750
vs
ViewSonic LSD400W
ViewSonic · 2026LSD400W
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ US$570
Higher score
7.1Picture6.8
3.6Setup & placement6.6
7.2Noise, lifetime & portability6.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

HL6512iLSD400W
322 × 225109286 × 129216
HL6512iLSD400WDifference
Height225 mm129 mm+96 mm
Width322 mm286 mm+36 mm
Depth109 mm216 mm−107 mm
Weight3.3 kg3.1 kg+0.2 kg

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

Why is HL6512i better than LSD400W?

  1. HDMI version2 vs 1.4+43%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,500,000:1 vs 3,000,000:1+17%

Why is LSD400W better than HL6512i?

  1. Weight3.3 kg vs 3.1 kg+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer HL6512iAcer HL6512i≈ US$7506.9
ViewSonic LSD400WViewSonic LSD400W≈ US$5707.8
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)3,500,000:13,000,000:1
HDR supportYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.5:1—
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.65:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.32 m—
Smallest image size30″—
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom—2×
Lens shiftNone—
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version21.4
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption195 W—
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB25 dB
Weight3.3 kg3.1 kg
Width322 mm286 mm
Height225 mm129 mm
Depth109 mm216 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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