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Acer M511 vs Optoma HZ41HDR

What M511 does better (2) and where HZ41HDR wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acer M511
Acer · 2022M511
9.5Score
2 advantages≈ US$680
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Optoma HZ41HDR
Optoma · 2026HZ41HDR
5 advantages≈ US$860
7.9Picture7.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

M511HZ41HDR
313 × 114240274 × 114216
M511HZ41HDRDifference
Height114 mm114 mm=
Width313 mm274 mm+39 mm
Depth240 mm216 mm+24 mm
Weight3 kg2.9 kg+0.1 kg

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

Why is M511 better than HZ41HDR?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)

Why is HZ41HDR better than M511?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,300 lm vs 4,400 lm+2%
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 15 W+50%
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 2,500,000:1250×
  4. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  5. Weight3 kg vs 2.9 kg+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer M511Acer M511≈ US$6809.5
Optoma HZ41HDROptoma HZ41HDR≈ US$860
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 lm4,400 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:12,500,000:1
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 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—30″
Largest image size301″300″
Optical zoom1.12×—
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)YesYes
VGA inputYesYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption295 W—
Light source life—30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise27 dB—
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB—
Weight3 kg2.9 kg
Width313 mm274 mm
Height114 mm114 mm
Depth240 mm216 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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