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Acer VL7860 Projector
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BenQ W1110 Projector
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BenQ W1700 Projector
BenQ W1700
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4 editorial reviews
'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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4.2 out of 5
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General

Projector typeDLPDLPDLP

Connectivity

Analogue 3.5mm inputyesyesyes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232RS-232
DVI innonono
HDMIyesyesyes
HDMI version2.01.4a1.4a/2.0
Number of HDMI inputs222
HDMI connector typeFull-size
N/A
Full-size
MHLyesyesno
HDCPyes
N/A
yes
USB 2.0121
VGA inyesyesyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports211
Analog 3.5mm output
N/A
yesyes
Analogue RCA stereo input
N/A
yes
N/A
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
yesno
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs
N/A
1
N/A
Number of composite video inputs
N/A
1
N/A
Composite input
N/A
yesno
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)
N/A
yes
N/A
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)
N/A
yes
N/A
DisplayPort
N/A
nono
Headphone output
N/A
yes
N/A
Number of headphone outputs
N/A
1
N/A
Microphone input
N/A
no
N/A
Other connectors
N/A
5mm output5mm output
S-video input
N/A
yesno
SCART in
N/A
no
N/A
USB
N/A
yesyes
USB connector type
N/A
  • Mini-USB B
  • USB Type-A
N/A
USB (total)
N/A
2
N/A
USB powered (only mha USB)
N/A
yes
N/A
AC (power) input
N/A
yesyes
12V trigger
N/A
N/A
yes

Design

Design typeCeiling-mounted projectorDesktop projectorDesktop projector
Colour of productSilver,WhiteWhiteBlack,White
Built-in displayno
N/A
no
Portable
N/A
yesno
Steering
N/A
Manual
N/A
3-Chip/Colour wheel
N/A
Colour wheel
N/A
Cable lock slot
N/A
N/A
yes

Technical details

Noise level< 30< 29< 33
Noise level (economic mode)26.0 dB27.0 dB29.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)< 8010 - 90
N/A

Dimensions

Width18.03 in12.28 in13.9 in
Height6.18 in4.09 in5.31 in
Depth11.38 in9.61 in10.71 in
Weight18.74 lb7.05 lb9.26 lb

Optics

Focal length range (f-f)20.91 - 32.6216.88 - 21.8815.57 - 18.67
Throw ratio1.39 - 2.221.15 - 1.51.47 - 1.76
Optical zoom1.6 x
N/A
N/A
FocusManualManual
N/A
Aperture range (F-F)2.5 - 3.262.59 - 2.871.94 - 2.06
Zoom ratio1.6 x1.3 x1.2 x
Zoom typeManualManual
N/A
Projection distance1 - 9.3
N/A
0.97 - 11.69
Lens shift
N/A
yesno
Type of lens shift
N/A
Vertical
N/A
Lens memory
N/A
no
N/A
Offset
N/A
105.0 %110.0 %

Lighting

Type of lampLaser diodeBulbBulb
Lamp life max (normal)20000.0 h3500.0 h4000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)30000.0 h6000.0 h10000.0 h
Number of lamps111
Bulb power240.0 W240.0 W240.0 W

Image

Screen size< 300152 - 300152.4 - 300
Screen size compatibility20 - 30060 - 30030 - 300
Resolution3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px3840 x 2160 px
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions3840 x 2160
  • 640 x 480
  • 1920 x 1200
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
Maximum analog resolution3840 x 2160 px
N/A
N/A
Native aspect ratio16:916:916:9
Aspect ratio4:316:916:9
Brightness (eco)2400.0 lm
N/A
N/A
Brightness (max)3000.0 lm2200.0 lm2200.0 lm
Dynamic contrast1500000:115000:110000:1
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
Vertical synchronization (max)0.12 kHz
N/A
N/A
Vertical synchronization (min)0.02 kHz
N/A
N/A
Contrast ratio
N/A
15000:110000:1
Preset modes
N/A
  • Bright
  • Custom
  • Game
  • Vivid photo
N/A

Features

Quick start guideyesyesyes
Handheld remote controlyesyesyes
Memory card readernonono
Backlit remote control
N/A
no
N/A
On Screen Display (OSD)
N/A
yesyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
N/A
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CRO
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HIN
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
Optical disc player type
N/A
Not included
N/A

Communication

Ethernet connectionyesnono
Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
N/A
N/A
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyesno

Compatibility

3D support (3D-Ready)noyesyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyesyes
HDRyesnoyes
Supported 3D formats
N/A
  • Frame Sequential
  • Frame packing
  • Side by side
  • Top and bottom
N/A
Can convert 2D to 3D
N/A
no
N/A
Compatible glasses
N/A
Active
N/A
Glasses included
N/A
nono
HD ready
N/A
yesyes
Analog signal format system
N/A
  • NTSC
  • SECAM
  • PAL
N/A

Audio features

Built-in speakersyesyesyes
Number of built-in speakers211
RMS rated power5.0 W10.0 W5.0 W

Power

Power consumption (typical)315.0 W
N/A
330.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)260.0 W
N/A
N/A
Power consumption (PowerSave)310.0 W
N/A
N/A
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)
N/A
292 - 353250 - 385
Separate power connector (mains)
N/A
Large power inlet connector
N/A
Power management
N/A
  • Mains
  • USB
Mains

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