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Acer HL6516i vs Acer Sl2520N

What HL6516i does better (1) and where Sl2520N wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acer HL6516i
Acer · 2026HL6516i
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ US$940
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Acer Sl2520N
Acer · 2026Sl2520N
5.7Score
4 advantages≈ US$890
7.1Picture6.5
3.6Setup & placement3.2

Why is HL6516i better than Sl2520N?

  1. HDR supportYes · Sl2520N: No

Why is Sl2520N better than HL6516i?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 15 W+50%
  3. Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
  4. Ethernet (LAN)No · HL6516i: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Acer HL6516iAcer HL6516i≈ US$9406.8
Acer Sl2520NAcer Sl2520N≈ US$8905.7
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,500,000:1—
HDR supportYesNo
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.5:10.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.65:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.32 m1.11 m
Smallest image size30″—
Largest image size300″—
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W15 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version2—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption195 W—
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB29 dB
Weight3.4 kg—
Width286 mm—
Height216 mm—
Depth115 mm—
ColoursWhiteWhite
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