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Acer HL6518i vs ViewSonic PX700HDH

What HL6518i does better (7) and where PX700HDH wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acer HL6518i
Acer · 2026HL6518i
6.8Score
7 advantages≈ US$700
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ViewSonic PX700HDH
ViewSonic · 2026PX700HDH
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ US$500
7.1Picture4.8
7.1Noise, lifetime & portability5.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

HL6518iPX700HDH
286 × 216115293 × 115221
HL6518iPX700HDHDifference
Height216 mm115 mm+101 mm
Width286 mm293 mm−7 mm
Depth115 mm221 mm−106 mm
Weight3.4 kg2.4 kg+1 kg

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

Why is HL6518i better than PX700HDH?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 6,000 h3.3×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 3,700 lm+8%
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,500,000:1 vs 22,000:1159.1×
  4. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  5. Audio outputYes · PX700HDH: No
  6. Power consumption195 W vs 300 W+54%
  7. HDMI version2 vs 1.4+43%

Why is PX700HDH better than HL6518i?

  1. Weight3.4 kg vs 2.4 kg+42%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer HL6518iAcer HL6518i≈ US$7006.8
ViewSonic PX700HDHViewSonic PX700HDH≈ US$5005.8
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 sourceLaser—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm3,700 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,500,000:122,000:1
HDR supportYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.5:11.49:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.65:11.64:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.32 m3.3 m
Smallest image size30″—
Largest image size300″300″
Lens shiftNone—
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version21.4
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption195 W300 W
Light source life20,000 h6,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—31 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB27 dB
Weight3.4 kg2.4 kg
Width286 mm293 mm
Height216 mm115 mm
Depth115 mm221 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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