Alternatives to Acer M511

10 home cinema projectors at a similar price that compete with the M511 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Acer · 2022

M511

1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)4,300 lmLamp3 kg

approx. price≈ US$680

9.5

Cheaper

Acer M311 22% cheaper Newest

Optoma HZ41HDR 2026

Alternatives to the M511

Optoma · 2023HZ40HDR

8.6

Same price ≈ US$660

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 2,000,000:1 vs 10,000:1
Power consumption 139 W vs 295 W
HDMI inputs 2 vs 1

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 4,300 lm

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BenQ · 2026TH575C

9% cheaper ≈ US$620

Weight 2.3 kg vs 3 kg

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,800 lm vs 4,300 lm
Fan noise 34 dB vs 27 dB

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BenQ · 2022TH685P

Weight 2.8 kg vs 3 kg

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Built-in speakers (total output) 5 W vs 10 W

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Philips · 2024NeoPix 750

10% cheaper ≈ US$610

Built-in speakers (total output) 14 W vs 10 W

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Largest image size 120″ vs 301″

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Nebula · 2022Nova

18% pricier ≈ US$800

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 800 lm vs 4,300 lm
Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)

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ViewSonic · 2023LX700-4K

9.4

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Built-in speakers (total output) 15 W vs 10 W
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 3,000,000:1 vs 10,000:1

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,500 lm vs 4,300 lm
Automatic keystone correction

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Optoma · 2026HZ41HDR

27% pricier ≈ US$860

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,400 lm vs 4,300 lm
Built-in speakers (total output) 15 W vs 10 W
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 2,500,000:1 vs 10,000:1

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)

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Optoma · 2023UHZ66

9.4

85% pricier ≈ US$1,250

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Maximum refresh rate 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Built-in speakers (total output) 15 W vs 10 W

Automatic keystone correction
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 4,300 lm

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Acer · 2022M311

8.2

22% cheaper ≈ US$530

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,500 lm vs 4,300 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 20,000:1 vs 10,000:1
Weight 2.7 kg vs 3 kg

Resolution (on screen) 1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Native panel resolution 1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)

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XGIMI · 2022Halo+ GTV

21% cheaper ≈ US$540

Weight 1.6 kg vs 3 kg

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 900 lm vs 4,300 lm
Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)

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