How we score Blog Advertise
  1. Attenborough.film
  2. Compare
  3. M311 vs UHD35

Acer M311 vs Optoma UHD35

What M311 does better (5) and where UHD35 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acer M311
Acer · 2022M311
8.2Score
5 advantages≈ US$530
Higher score
vs
Optoma UHD35
Optoma · 2021UHD35
7.0Score
4 advantages
5.1Picture7.8
7.9Setup & placement7.0
7.7Noise, lifetime & portability4.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

M311UHD35
313 × 114240315 × 118270
M311UHD35Difference
Height114 mm118 mm−4 mm
Width313 mm315 mm−2 mm
Depth240 mm270 mm−30 mm
Weight2.7 kg3.9 kg−1.2 kg

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

Why is M311 better than UHD35?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm vs 3,500 lm+29%
  2. Automatic keystone correctionYes · UHD35: No
  3. Light source life6,000 h vs 4,000 h+50%
  4. Fan noise27 dB vs 28 dB+4%
  5. Weight2.7 kg vs 3.9 kg+44%

Why is UHD35 better than M311?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)20,000:1 vs 1,000,000:150×
  3. Native panel resolution1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  4. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
Specifications

Side by side

Acer M311Acer M311≈ US$5308.2
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 sourceLamp—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm3,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)20,000:11,000,000:1
HDR support—Yes
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.49:11.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.67:11.66:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.3 m3.32 m
Smallest image size30″33″
Largest image size300″302″
Optical zoom1.12×1.1×
Lens shift—Vertical
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—305 W
Light source life6,000 h4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h15,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise27 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB26 dB
Weight2.7 kg3.9 kg
Width313 mm315 mm
Height114 mm118 mm
Depth240 mm270 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare