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Acer M511 vs Optoma HZ146X-W

What M511 does better (6) and where HZ146X-W wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acer M511
Acer · 2022M511
9.5Score
6 advantages≈ US$680
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Optoma HZ146X-W
Optoma · 2023HZ146X-W
7.1Score
3 advantages≈ US$610
7.9Picture4.7
8.4Noise, lifetime & portability6.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

M511HZ146X-W
313 × 114240274 × 114216
M511HZ146X-WDifference
Height114 mm114 mm=
Width313 mm274 mm+39 mm
Depth240 mm216 mm+24 mm
Weight3 kg4.2 kg−1.2 kg

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

Why is M511 better than HZ146X-W?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,300 lm vs 3,800 lm+13%
  3. Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  4. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · HZ146X-W: No
  5. Fan noise27 dB vs 32 dB+19%
  6. Weight3 kg vs 4.2 kg+40%

Why is HZ146X-W better than M511?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 15 W+50%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1200×
  3. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
Specifications

Side by side

Acer M511Acer M511≈ US$6809.5
Optoma HZ146X-WOptoma HZ146X-W≈ US$6107.1
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLampLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,300 lm3,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:12,000,000:1
HDR support—No
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.49:11.48:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.67:11.62:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.3 m3.28 m
Smallest image size—20″
Largest image size301″300″
Optical zoom1.12×1.1×
Lens shift—None
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W15 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption295 W—
Light source life—30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise27 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB27 dB
Weight3 kg4.2 kg
Width313 mm274 mm
Height114 mm114 mm
Depth240 mm216 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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