Alternatives to Optoma HD146X

10 home cinema projectors at a similar price that compete with the HD146X — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Optoma · 2020

HD146X

1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3,600 lm

approx. price≈ US$650

5.5

Cheaper

Acer H5386ABDi 26% cheaper Higher score

Acer M511 +4.0 score Newest

Optoma HZ40HDR 2023

Alternatives to the HD146X

Acer · 2020H6815BD

6.3

15% pricier ≈ US$750

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 3,600 lm
Light source life 5,000 h vs 4,000 h

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 10,000:1 vs 25,000:1
Fan noise 33 dB vs 26 dB

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Acer · 2022H6555AKi

5.5

Same price ≈ US$640

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,500 lm vs 3,600 lm
Light source life 5,000 h vs 4,000 h
HDMI inputs 2 vs 1

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 10,000:1 vs 25,000:1
Power consumption 309 W vs 295 W

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Optoma · 2020UHD30

7.3

8% pricier ≈ US$700

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 3 W
Lens shift Vertical vs None

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,400 lm vs 3,600 lm
Optical zoom 1.1× vs 2×

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Acer · 2023H6542BDi

5.8

6% cheaper ≈ US$610

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 5,200 lm vs 3,600 lm
Light source life 5,000 h vs 4,000 h
HDMI inputs 2 vs 1

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 10,000:1 vs 25,000:1
Fan noise 32 dB vs 26 dB

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Acer · 2022M511

9.5

5% pricier ≈ US$680

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 3 W
Automatic keystone correction

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 10,000:1 vs 25,000:1
Optical zoom 1.12× vs 2×

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Optoma · 2023HZ40HDR

8.6

Same price ≈ US$660

Light source life 30,000 h vs 4,000 h
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 3,600 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 2,000,000:1 vs 25,000:1

Fan noise 32 dB vs 26 dB
Optical zoom 1.1× vs 2×

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Acer · 2023H6543Ki

5.7

17% cheaper ≈ US$540

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,500 lm vs 3,600 lm
HDMI inputs 2 vs 1

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 10,000:1 vs 25,000:1

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Acer · 2022H5386ABDi

6.0

26% cheaper ≈ US$480

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,500 lm vs 3,600 lm

Resolution (on screen) 1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Fan noise 35 dB vs 26 dB

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Acer · 2023H6815P

7.6

8% pricier ≈ US$700

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 3 W
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 3,600 lm

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 10,000:1 vs 25,000:1
Power consumption 310 W vs 295 W

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ViewSonic · 2021PX701-4K

7.3

32% pricier ≈ US$860

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 3 W
Light source life 6,000 h vs 4,000 h

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,200 lm vs 3,600 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 12,000:1 vs 25,000:1

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