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Acer QT12 vs Optoma UZ38X

What QT12 does better (1) and where UZ38X wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acer QT12
Acer · 2026QT12
1 advantage
vs
Optoma UZ38X
Optoma · 2026UZ38X
7.9Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,050
Higher score
6.8Picture8.6

Why is QT12 better than UZ38X?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)6,500 lm vs 3,800 lm+71%

Why is UZ38X better than QT12?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Light source life6,500 h vs 30,000 h4.6×
  3. Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  4. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  5. Audio outputNo · QT12: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma UZ38XOptoma UZ38X≈ US$1,0507.9
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 lm3,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—1,500,000:1
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.59:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—2.68 m
Smallest image size—28″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom—1.3×
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—15 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life6,500 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—28 dB
Weight—3.4 kg
Width—238 mm
Height—130 mm
Depth—215 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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