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Acer HL6516i vs Acer Predator GD712
What HL6516i does better (1) and where Predator GD712 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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7.1Picture5.8
3.6Setup & placement4.3
7.1Noise, lifetime & portability7.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
HL6516iPredator GD712
| HL6516i | Predator GD712 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 216 mm | 109 mm | +107 mm |
| Width | 286 mm | 320 mm | −34 mm |
| Depth | 115 mm | 232 mm | −117 mm |
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 3.2 kg | +0.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HL6516i better than Predator GD712?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 1,600 lm2.5×
Why is Predator GD712 better than HL6516i?
- Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Power consumption195 W vs 143 W+36%
- Weight3.4 kg vs 3.2 kg+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | — | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | Laser | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 4,000 lm | 1,600 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 3,500,000:1 | 3,500,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10 |
| 3D playback | — | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Game / low-latency mode | — | Yes |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.5:1 | 1.22:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 1.65:1 | — |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 3.32 m | 2.7 m |
| Smallest image size | 30″ | — |
| Largest image size | 300″ | 300″ |
| Lens shift | None | None |
| Autofocus | No | — |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 10 W | 10 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI version | 2 | — |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 195 W | 143 W |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 20,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 30,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 28 dB | 26 dB |
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 3.2 kg |
| Width | 286 mm | 320 mm |
| Height | 216 mm | 109 mm |
| Depth | 115 mm | 232 mm |
| Colours | White | Black |
