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Acer HL6516i vs ViewSonic LSD500HD

What HL6516i does better (3) and where LSD500HD wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acer HL6516i
Acer · 2026HL6516i
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$940
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ViewSonic LSD500HD
ViewSonic · 2026LSD500HD
1 advantage≈ US$1,100
7.1Picture8.2

Why is HL6516i better than LSD500HD?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 5,500 h3.6×
  2. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  3. Audio outputYes · LSD500HD: No

Why is LSD500HD better than HL6516i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 5,500 lm+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer HL6516iAcer HL6516i≈ US$9406.8
ViewSonic LSD500HDViewSonic LSD500HD≈ US$1,100
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 lm5,500 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 W—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version2—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption195 W—
Light source life20,000 h5,500 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB—
Weight3.4 kg—
Width286 mm—
Height216 mm—
Depth115 mm—
ColoursWhiteWhite
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