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Acer HL6516i vs Hisense M2SE Pro

What HL6516i does better (4) and where M2SE Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acer HL6516i
Acer · 2026HL6516i
6.8Score
4 advantages≈ US$940
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Hisense M2SE Pro
Hisense · 2026M2SE Pro
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ US$920
7.1Picture4.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

HL6516iM2SE Pro
286 × 216115193 × 230218
HL6516iM2SE ProDifference
Height216 mm230 mm−14 mm
Width286 mm193 mm+93 mm
Depth115 mm218 mm−103 mm
Weight3.4 kg3.9 kg−0.5 kg

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

Why is HL6516i better than M2SE Pro?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 1,150 lm3.5×
  2. HDMI inputs2 vs 0
  3. Audio outputYes · M2SE Pro: No
  4. Weight3.4 kg vs 3.9 kg+15%

Why is M2SE Pro better than HL6516i?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 20 W2×
  3. Light source life20,000 h vs 25,000 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer HL6516iAcer HL6516i≈ US$9406.8
Hisense M2SE ProHisense M2SE Pro≈ US$9206.7
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm1,150 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,500,000:1—
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″—
Lens shiftNone—
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W20 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—VIDAA
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Voice assistant—Amazon Alexa
Connectivity
HDMI inputs20
HDMI version2—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption195 W—
Light source life20,000 h25,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB—
Weight3.4 kg3.9 kg
Width286 mm193 mm
Height216 mm230 mm
Depth115 mm218 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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