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Acer M311 vs Philips NeoPix 520

What M311 does better (3) and where NeoPix 520 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Acer M311
Acer · 2022M311
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ US$530
vs
Philips NeoPix 520
Philips · 2022NeoPix 520
8.6Score
6 advantages≈ US$480
Higher score
7.9Setup & placement2.2
7.7Noise, lifetime & portability9.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

M311NeoPix 520
313 × 114240274 × 107294
M311NeoPix 520Difference
Height114 mm107 mm+7 mm
Width313 mm274 mm+39 mm
Depth240 mm294 mm−54 mm
Weight2.7 kg2.4 kg+0.3 kg

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

Why is M311 better than NeoPix 520?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · NeoPix 520: No
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)20,000:1 vs 3,000:16.7×
  3. Largest image size300″ vs 100″3×

Why is NeoPix 520 better than M311?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Light source life6,000 h vs 30,000 h5×
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 14 W+40%
  4. Native panel resolution1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  5. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  6. Weight2.7 kg vs 2.4 kg+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer M311Acer M311≈ US$5308.2
Philips NeoPix 520Philips NeoPix 520≈ US$4808.6
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1280 × 800 (WXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1280 × 800 (WXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLP—
Light sourceLampLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)20,000:13,000:1
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.49:11.43:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.67:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.3 m3.17 m
Smallest image size30″—
Largest image size300″100″
Optical zoom1.12×—
Lens shift—None
Autofocus—No
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W14 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android (not TV-certified)
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—100 W
Light source life6,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise27 dB—
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB—
Weight2.7 kg2.4 kg
Width313 mm274 mm
Height114 mm107 mm
Depth240 mm294 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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