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Acer Predator GD711 vs ViewSonic LS740HD

What Predator GD711 does better (6) and where LS740HD wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acer Predator GD711
Acer · 2022Predator GD711
6.9Score
6 advantages≈ US$950
vs
ViewSonic LS740HD
ViewSonic · 2023LS740HD
7.0Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,100
Higher score
5.2Picture6.7
6.4Gaming & inputs5.0
4.3Setup & placement6.0
8.6Noise, lifetime & portability6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Predator GD711LS740HD
320 × 109230286 × 129216
Predator GD711LS740HDDifference
Height109 mm129 mm−20 mm
Width320 mm286 mm+34 mm
Depth230 mm216 mm+14 mm
Weight3.1 kg3 kg+0.1 kg

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

Why is Predator GD711 better than LS740HD?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 300,000:16.7×
  3. HDR supportYes · LS740HD: No
  4. Audio outputYes · LS740HD: No
  5. Fan noise27 dB vs 32 dB+19%
  6. Power consumption143 W vs 210 W+47%

Why is LS740HD better than Predator GD711?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,450 lm vs 5,000 lm3.4×
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 15 W+50%
  3. Ethernet (LAN)No · Predator GD711: Yes
  4. Weight3.1 kg vs 3 kg+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer Predator GD711Acer Predator GD711≈ US$9506.9
ViewSonic LS740HDViewSonic LS740HD≈ US$1,1007.0
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,450 lm5,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1300,000:1
HDR supportYesNo
HDR formatsHDR10—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.22:11.13:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.47:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.7 m2.5 m
Smallest image size—30″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom—2×
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W15 W
Smart & streaming
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption143 W210 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise27 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)23 dB26 dB
Weight3.1 kg3 kg
Width320 mm286 mm
Height109 mm129 mm
Depth230 mm216 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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