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Acer HL6820GTV vs Optoma UZ38X

What HL6820GTV does better (1) and where UZ38X wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acer HL6820GTV
Acer · 2026HL6820GTV
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,400
vs
Optoma UZ38X
Optoma · 2026UZ38X
7.9Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,050
Higher score
5.8Picture8.6
4.0Noise, lifetime & portability6.4

Why is HL6820GTV better than UZ38X?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 3,800 lm+5%

Why is UZ38X better than HL6820GTV?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  3. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  4. Audio outputNo · HL6820GTV: Yes
  5. Fan noise34 dB vs 33 dB+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer HL6820GTVAcer HL6820GTV≈ US$1,4005.2
Optoma UZ38XOptoma UZ38X≈ US$1,0507.9
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 source—Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm3,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—1,500,000:1
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.46:11.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.59:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.23 m2.68 m
Smallest image size—28″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom—1.3×
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—15 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version—2
USB portNoYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise34 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB28 dB
Weight3.4 kg3.4 kg
Width322 mm238 mm
Height—130 mm
Depth225 mm215 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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