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Acer VL7860 vs Optoma UHD40

    18.03 in
    6.18 in
    Acer VL7860 Projector
    Acer VL7860
      15.43 in
      4.65 in
      Optoma UHD40 Projector
      Optoma UHD40
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      'Progress always comes late'. Projectionist Alfredo said that of non-combustible film in Cinema Paradiso, but he might well have been talking about 4K home cinema projection. The technology has reluctantly, and expensively, trailed UHD flatscreens. But thanks to a new generation of DLP models, it has finally put on a welcome spurt. New 4K projectors are landing with almost monthly regularity. And they’re becoming increasingly more affordable. Acer's VL7860, featured here, is the most wallet-friendly Ultra HD laser projector yet.Read more
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      4.7 out of 5
      3 user ratings
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      4.2 out of 5
      37 user ratings
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Acer VL7860Acer VL7860
      Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
      Projector typeDLPDLP

      Connectivity

      Acer VL7860Acer VL7860
      Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
      Analogue 3.5mm inputyesyes
      Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
      DVI innono
      HDMIyesyes
      HDMI version2.02.0
      Number of HDMI inputs22
      MHLyesno
      HDCPyesyes
      USB 2.012
      VGA inyesyes
      Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports21

      Design

      Acer VL7860Acer VL7860
      Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
      Design typeCeiling-mounted projectorCeiling-mounted projector
      Colour of productSilver,WhiteWhite
      Built-in displaynono

      Technical details

      Acer VL7860Acer VL7860
      Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
      Noise level< 30< 25
      Operating relative humidity (H-H)< 800 - 85

      Dimensions

      Acer VL7860Acer VL7860
      Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
      Width18.03 in15.43 in
      Height6.18 in4.65 in
      Depth11.38 in11.06 in
      Weight18.74 lb11.51 lb

      Optics

      Acer VL7860Acer VL7860
      Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
      Focal length range (f-f)20.91 - 32.6212.81 - 16.74
      Throw ratio1.39 - 2.221.21 - 1.59
      Zoom ratio1.6 x1.3 x
      Zoom typeManualManual
      Projection distance1 - 9.31.2 - 8.1

      Lighting

      Acer VL7860Acer VL7860
      Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
      Type of lampLaser diodeLED
      Lamp life max (normal)20000.0 h15000.0 h
      Lamp life max (eco)30000.0 h15000.0 h
      Bulb power240.0 W240.0 W

      Image

      Acer VL7860Acer VL7860
      Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
      Screen size< 30034.3 - 302.4
      Screen size compatibility20 - 30034.1 - 302.4
      Resolution3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
      Supported graphics resolutions3840 x 2160
      • 640 x 480
      • 854 x 480
      • 1024 x 768
      • 1280 x 1024
      • 1280 x 768
      • 1600 x 1200
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 1920 x 1200
      • 3840 x 2160
      Native aspect ratio16:916:9
      Aspect ratio4:3
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      Brightness (max)3000.0 lm2400.0 lm
      Dynamic contrast1500000:1500000:1
      Video formats supported
      • 480i
      • 480p
      • 576i
      • 576p
      • 720p
      • 1080i
      • 1080p
      • 2160p
      • 480i
      • 480p
      • 576i
      • 576p
      • 720p
      • 1080i
      • 1080p
      • 2160p

      Features

      Acer VL7860Acer VL7860
      Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
      Handheld remote controlyesyes
      Memory card readernono

      Communication

      Acer VL7860Acer VL7860
      Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
      Ethernet connectionyesno
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

      Compatibility

      Acer VL7860Acer VL7860
      Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
      3D support (3D-Ready)nono
      Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyes
      HDRyesyes

      Audio features

      Acer VL7860Acer VL7860
      Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
      Built-in speakersyesyes
      Number of built-in speakers22
      RMS rated power5.0 W5.0 W

      Power

      Acer VL7860Acer VL7860
      Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
      Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W

      Pros & Cons

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