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Acer Predator GD712 vs Optoma HZ41HDR

What Predator GD712 does better (2) and where HZ41HDR wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acer Predator GD712
Acer · 2026Predator GD712
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ US$970
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Optoma HZ41HDR
Optoma · 2026HZ41HDR
5 advantages≈ US$860
5.8Picture7.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Predator GD712HZ41HDR
320 × 109232274 × 114216
Predator GD712HZ41HDRDifference
Height109 mm114 mm−5 mm
Width320 mm274 mm+46 mm
Depth232 mm216 mm+16 mm
Weight3.2 kg2.9 kg+0.3 kg

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

Why is Predator GD712 better than HZ41HDR?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,500,000:1 vs 2,500,000:1+40%

Why is HZ41HDR better than Predator GD712?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,600 lm vs 4,400 lm2.8×
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 15 W+50%
  3. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  4. Ethernet (LAN)No · Predator GD712: Yes
  5. Weight3.2 kg vs 2.9 kg+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer Predator GD712Acer Predator GD712≈ US$9707.0
Optoma HZ41HDROptoma HZ41HDR≈ US$860
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)1,600 lm4,400 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,500,000:12,500,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.22:11.48:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.62:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.7 m3.28 m
Smallest image size—30″
Largest image size300″300″
Lens shiftNone—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W15 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption143 W—
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise (eco mode)26 dB—
Weight3.2 kg2.9 kg
Width320 mm274 mm
Height109 mm114 mm
Depth232 mm216 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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