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Acer M311 vs Acer M511
What M311 does better (3) and where M511 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
M311M511
| M311 | M511 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 114 mm | 114 mm | = |
| Width | 313 mm | 313 mm | = |
| Depth | 240 mm | 240 mm | = |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 3 kg | −0.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is M311 better than M511?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm vs 4,300 lm+5%
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)20,000:1 vs 10,000:12×
- Weight2.7 kg vs 3 kg+11%
Why is M511 better than M311?
- Resolution (on screen)1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
- Native panel resolution1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
- Ethernet (LAN)No · M311: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1280 × 800 (WXGA) | 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) |
| Native panel resolution | 1280 × 800 (WXGA) | 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | Lamp | Lamp |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 4,500 lm | 4,300 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 20,000:1 | 10,000:1 |
| 3D playback | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.49:1 | 1.49:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 1.67:1 | 1.67:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 3.3 m | 3.3 m |
| Smallest image size | 30″ | — |
| Largest image size | 300″ | 301″ |
| Optical zoom | 1.12× | 1.12× |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 10 W | 10 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | Yes |
| VGA input | Yes | Yes |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | — | 295 W |
| Light source life | 6,000 h | — |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 10,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 27 dB | 27 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 24 dB | 24 dB |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 3 kg |
| Width | 313 mm | 313 mm |
| Height | 114 mm | 114 mm |
| Depth | 240 mm | 240 mm |
| Colours | White | White |
