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Acer QT12 vs Optoma UHZ36STe

What QT12 does better (2) and where UHZ36STe wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acer QT12
Acer · 2026QT12
2 advantages
vs
Optoma UHZ36STe
Optoma · 2026UHZ36STe
2 advantages≈ US$1,600
6.8Picture8.9

Why is QT12 better than UHZ36STe?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)6,500 lm vs 4,000 lm+62%
  2. Light source life6,500 h vs 4,000 h+62%

Why is UHZ36STe better than QT12?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma UHZ36STeOptoma UHZ36STe≈ US$1,600
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyLCD (single panel)DLP
Light sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)6,500 lm4,000 lm
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.1:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—2.44 m
Connectivity
HDMI inputs1—
USB portYes—
Ethernet (LAN)No—
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputNo—
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life6,500 h4,000 h
Design & noise
ColoursWhiteBlack
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