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Acer VL7860 Projector
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BenQ W1700 Projector
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Editiorial reviews
4
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
Review of the Acer VL7860 4K UHD Laser Projector. It's 4K and good black levels. Read the review.Read more
Performance Features Ergonomics ValueRead more
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16
4.0 out of 5
10 user ratings
5 stars
10 %
4 stars
90 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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3 editorial reviews
The W1700 is a feature-packed '4K' projector with a competitive price tagRead more
The BenQ W1700 is one of the cheapest routes to 4K projection on the market, but is it any good? Let's find out!Read more
4K wonder that doesn’t break the bankRead more
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User rating
37
4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
48
3.9 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
0 %
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4.0 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
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1 stars
6 %

General

Projector typeDLPDLPDLP

Connectivity

Analogue 3.5mm inputyesyes
N/A
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232RS-232
DVI innonono
HDMIyesyes
N/A
HDMI version2.01.4a/2.01.4a/2.0
Number of HDMI inputs222
HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-sizeFull-size
MHLyesno
N/A
HDCPyesyesyes
USB 2.0111
VGA inyesyes
N/A
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports211
Analog 3.5mm output
N/A
yes
N/A
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
no
N/A
Composite input
N/A
no
N/A
DisplayPort
N/A
no
N/A
Other connectors
N/A
5mm output
N/A
S-video input
N/A
no
N/A
USB
N/A
yes
N/A
12V trigger
N/A
yes
N/A
AC (power) input
N/A
yesyes

Design

Design typeCeiling-mounted projectorDesktop projectorStandard throw projector
Colour of productSilver,WhiteBlack,WhiteBlack,White
Built-in displaynonono
Portable
N/A
no
N/A
Cable lock slot
N/A
yes
N/A

Technical details

Noise level< 30< 3333.0 dB
Noise level (economic mode)26.0 dB29.0 dB29.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)< 80
N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Width18.03 in13.9 in13.9 in
Height6.18 in5.31 in5.31 in
Depth11.38 in10.71 in10.71 in
Weight18.74 lb9.26 lb9.26 lb

Optics

Focal length range (f-f)20.91 - 32.6215.57 - 18.67
N/A
Throw ratio1.39 - 2.221.47 - 1.761.5 - 1.65
Optical zoom1.6 x
N/A
N/A
FocusManual
N/A
N/A
Aperture range (F-F)2.5 - 3.261.94 - 2.06
N/A
Zoom ratio1.6 x1.2 x1.1 x
Zoom typeManual
N/A
N/A
Projection distance1 - 9.30.97 - 11.69
N/A
Lens shift
N/A
no
N/A
Offset
N/A
110.0 %110.0 %

Lighting

Type of lampLaser diodeBulb
N/A
Lamp life max (normal)20000.0 h4000.0 h4000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)30000.0 h10000.0 h10000.0 h
Number of lamps111
Bulb power240.0 W240.0 W240.0 W

Image

Screen size< 300152.4 - 30076.2 - 300
Screen size compatibility20 - 30030 - 30060 - 300
Resolution3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
N/A
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions3840 x 2160
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 640 x 480
  • 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 lm2000.0 lm
Dynamic contrast1500000:110000:1
N/A
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 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
10000:1
N/A

Features

Quick start guideyesyes
N/A
Handheld remote controlyesyesyes
Memory card readernonono
On Screen Display (OSD)
N/A
yesyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
N/A
  • 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
  • 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
Smart TV
N/A
N/A
no

Communication

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

Compatibility

3D support (3D-Ready)noyes
N/A
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyesyes
HDRyesyes
N/A
Glasses included
N/A
no
N/A
HD ready
N/A
yes
N/A

Audio features

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

Power

Power consumption (typical)315.0 W330.0 W330.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)260.0 W
N/A
245.0 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)310.0 W
N/A
N/A
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)
N/A
250 - 385
N/A
Power management
N/A
Mains
N/A
Power consumption (max)
N/A
N/A
385.0 W

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