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Acer M311 vs Sony VPL-XW7000ES
What M311 does better (3) and where VPL-XW7000ES wins (6) — every spec side by side.
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5.1Picture7.8
7.9Setup & placement9.4
7.7Noise, lifetime & portability5.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
M311VPL-XW7000ES
| M311 | VPL-XW7000ES | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 114 mm | 210 mm | −96 mm |
| Width | 313 mm | 460 mm | −147 mm |
| Depth | 240 mm | 517 mm | −277 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 14 kg | −11.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is M311 better than VPL-XW7000ES?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm vs 3,200 lm+41%
- Weight2.7 kg vs 14 kg5.2×
- Audio outputYes · VPL-XW7000ES: No
Why is VPL-XW7000ES better than M311?
- Resolution (on screen)1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Native panel resolution1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
- Ethernet (LAN)No · M311: Yes
- Optical zoom1.12× vs 2.1×+88%
- Fan noise27 dB vs 26 dB+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1280 × 800 (WXGA) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1280 × 800 (WXGA) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| 4K method | — | Native 4K |
| Display technology | DLP | LCoS (SXRD / D-ILA) |
| Light source | Lamp | Laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 4,500 lm | 3,200 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 20,000:1 | — |
| HDR support | — | Yes |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| 3D playback | Yes | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.49:1 | 1.35:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 1.67:1 | 2.84:1 |
| 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 | 2.99 m |
| Smallest image size | 30″ | — |
| Largest image size | 300″ | — |
| Optical zoom | 1.12× | 2.1× |
| Lens shift | — | Vertical and horizontal |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Keystone correction | Yes | — |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | — |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 10 W | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 2 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | Yes |
| VGA input | Yes | No |
| Audio output | Yes | No |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | — | 420 W |
| Light source life | 6,000 h | — |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 10,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 27 dB | 26 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 24 dB | — |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 14 kg |
| Width | 313 mm | 460 mm |
| Height | 114 mm | 210 mm |
| Depth | 240 mm | 517 mm |
| Colours | White | — |
