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Acer HL6516i vs ViewSonic LS630HD

What HL6516i does better (2) and where LS630HD wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acer HL6516i
Acer · 2026HL6516i
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ US$940
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ViewSonic LS630HD
ViewSonic · 2025LS630HD
6.5Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,050
7.1Picture5.1
3.6Setup & placement6.0
7.1Noise, lifetime & portability6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

HL6516iLS630HD
286 × 216115286 × 129216
HL6516iLS630HDDifference
Height216 mm129 mm+87 mm
Width286 mm286 mm=
Depth115 mm216 mm−101 mm
Weight3.4 kg3 kg+0.4 kg

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

Why is HL6516i better than LS630HD?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,500,000:1 vs 300,000:111.7×
  2. HDR supportYes · LS630HD: No

Why is LS630HD better than HL6516i?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 15 W+50%
  2. Ethernet (LAN)No · HL6516i: Yes
  3. Weight3.4 kg vs 3 kg+13%
  4. Power consumption195 W vs 175 W+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer HL6516iAcer HL6516i≈ US$9406.8
ViewSonic LS630HDViewSonic LS630HD≈ US$1,0506.5
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)3,500,000:1300,000:1
HDR supportYesNo
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.5:11.13:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.65:11.47:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.32 m2.5 m
Smallest image size30″30″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom—2×
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W15 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version2—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption195 W175 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB27 dB
Weight3.4 kg3 kg
Width286 mm286 mm
Height216 mm129 mm
Depth115 mm216 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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