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- Vero HL6820G vs Photon Beam PK52
Acer Vero HL6820G vs Optoma Photon Beam PK52
What Vero HL6820G does better (5) and where Photon Beam PK52 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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9.3Picture7.2
6.5Setup & placement3.9
7.3Noise, lifetime & portability6.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Vero HL6820GPhoton Beam PK52
| Vero HL6820G | Photon Beam PK52 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 225 mm | 130 mm | +95 mm |
| Width | 322 mm | 238 mm | +84 mm |
| Depth | 109 mm | 215 mm | −106 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 5 kg | −1.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Vero HL6820G better than Photon Beam PK52?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 3,500 lm+14%
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,500,000:1 vs 1,500,000:12.3×
- HDR supportYes · Photon Beam PK52: No
- Weight3.2 kg vs 5 kg+56%
- Optical zoom2× vs 1.3×+54%
Why is Photon Beam PK52 better than Vero HL6820G?
- Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 15 W+50%
- Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
- Power consumption195 W vs 150 W+30%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 4,000 lm | 3,500 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 3,500,000:1 | 1,500,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | No |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| 3D playback | — | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.21:1 | 1.21:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 1.59:1 | 1.59:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.68 m | 2.68 m |
| Smallest image size | 26″ | 28″ |
| Largest image size | 302″ | 300″ |
| Optical zoom | 2× | 1.3× |
| Lens shift | None | None |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 10 W | 15 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Android (not TV-certified) | — |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI version | 2 | 2 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 195 W | 150 W |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 30,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | — | 33 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 29 dB | 28 dB |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 5 kg |
| Width | 322 mm | 238 mm |
| Height | 225 mm | 130 mm |
| Depth | 109 mm | 215 mm |
| Colours | White | Black |
