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Acer M311 vs Acer S1286H

What M311 does better (5) and where S1286H wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acer M311
Acer · 2022M311
8.2Score
5 advantages≈ US$530
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Acer S1286H
Acer · 2018S1286H
5.7Score
3 advantages≈ US$440
5.1Picture6.1
7.7Noise, lifetime & portability4.4

Why is M311 better than S1286H?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm vs 3,500 lm+29%
  2. Audio outputYes · S1286H: No
  3. Light source life6,000 h vs 5,000 h+20%
  4. Fan noise27 dB vs 32 dB+19%
  5. Weight2.7 kg vs 3.1 kg+15%

Why is S1286H better than M311?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 16 W+60%
  3. Native panel resolution1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Specifications

Side by side

Acer M311Acer M311≈ US$5308.2
Acer S1286HAcer S1286H≈ US$4405.7
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1280 × 800 (WXGA)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Native panel resolution1280 × 800 (WXGA)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLamp—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm3,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)20,000:120,000:1
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.49:1—
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.67:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.3 m—
Smallest image size30″—
Largest image size300″—
Optical zoom1.12×—
Autofocus—No
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W16 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesNo
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—270 W
Light source life6,000 h5,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h6,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise27 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB24 dB
Weight2.7 kg3.1 kg
Width313 mm—
Height114 mm—
Depth240 mm—
ColoursWhiteWhite
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