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Acer M511 vs Nebula Nova
What M511 does better (6) and where Nova wins (0) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
M511Nova
| M511 | Nova | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 114 mm | 170 mm | −56 mm |
| Width | 313 mm | 478 mm | −165 mm |
| Depth | 240 mm | 478 mm | −238 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg | 4.7 kg | −1.7 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is M511 better than Nova?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,300 lm vs 800 lm5.4×
- Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Automatic keystone correctionYes · Nova: No
- Fan noise27 dB vs 50 dB+85%
- Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Weight3 kg vs 4.7 kg+57%
Why is Nova better than M511?
Nova has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | Lamp | — |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 4,300 lm | 800 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 10,000:1 | — |
| 3D playback | Yes | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.49:1 | 0.8:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 1.67:1 | — |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Short throw (0.4–1.0:1) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 3.3 m | 1.77 m |
| Largest image size | 301″ | — |
| Optical zoom | 1.12× | — |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 10 W | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | — |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | Yes | — |
| VGA input | Yes | — |
| Audio output | Yes | — |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 295 W | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 27 dB | 50 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 24 dB | — |
| Weight | 3 kg | 4.7 kg |
| Width | 313 mm | 478 mm |
| Height | 114 mm | 170 mm |
| Depth | 240 mm | 478 mm |
| Colours | White | — |
