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Acer M311 vs Acer Vero HL6820G

What M311 does better (3) and where Vero HL6820G wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Acer M311
Acer · 2022M311
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ US$530
vs
Acer Vero HL6820G
Acer · 2026Vero HL6820G
8.5Score
6 advantages≈ US$970
Higher score
5.1Picture9.3
7.9Setup & placement6.5
7.7Noise, lifetime & portability7.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

M311Vero HL6820G
313 × 114240322 × 225109
M311Vero HL6820GDifference
Height114 mm225 mm−111 mm
Width313 mm322 mm−9 mm
Depth240 mm109 mm+131 mm
Weight2.7 kg3.2 kg−0.5 kg

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

Why is M311 better than Vero HL6820G?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · Vero HL6820G: No
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm vs 4,000 lm+12%
  3. Weight2.7 kg vs 3.2 kg+19%

Why is Vero HL6820G better than M311?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Light source life6,000 h vs 20,000 h3.3×
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)20,000:1 vs 3,500,000:1175×
  4. Native panel resolution1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  5. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  6. Optical zoom1.12× vs 2×+79%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer M311Acer M311≈ US$5308.2
Acer Vero HL6820GAcer Vero HL6820G≈ US$9708.5
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1280 × 800 (WXGA)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1280 × 800 (WXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLampLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)20,000:13,500,000:1
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.49:11.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.67:11.59:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.3 m2.68 m
Smallest image size30″26″
Largest image size300″302″
Optical zoom1.12×2×
Lens shift—None
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android (not TV-certified)
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—195 W
Light source life6,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise27 dB—
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB29 dB
Weight2.7 kg3.2 kg
Width313 mm322 mm
Height114 mm225 mm
Depth240 mm109 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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