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Acer M511 vs Philips NeoPix 520

What M511 does better (6) and where NeoPix 520 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acer M511
Acer · 2022M511
9.5Score
6 advantages≈ US$680
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Philips NeoPix 520
Philips · 2022NeoPix 520
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$480
8.9Setup & placement2.2
8.4Noise, lifetime & portability9.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

M511NeoPix 520
313 × 114240274 × 107294
M511NeoPix 520Difference
Height114 mm107 mm+7 mm
Width313 mm274 mm+39 mm
Depth240 mm294 mm−54 mm
Weight3 kg2.4 kg+0.6 kg

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

Why is M511 better than NeoPix 520?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Automatic keystone correctionYes · NeoPix 520: No
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 3,000:13.3×
  4. Largest image size301″ vs 100″3×
  5. Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  6. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · NeoPix 520: No

Why is NeoPix 520 better than M511?

  1. Power consumption295 W vs 100 W3×
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 14 W+40%
  3. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  4. Weight3 kg vs 2.4 kg+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer M511Acer M511≈ US$6809.5
Philips NeoPix 520Philips NeoPix 520≈ US$4808.6
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLP—
Light sourceLampLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,300 lm—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:13,000:1
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
Largest image size301″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
BluetoothYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption295 W100 W
Light source life—30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise27 dB—
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB—
Weight3 kg2.4 kg
Width313 mm274 mm
Height114 mm107 mm
Depth240 mm294 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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