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Acer VL7860 Projector
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BenQ W1700 Projector
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InFocus IN5312a Projector
InFocus IN5312a
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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
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4.0 out of 5
10 user ratings
5 stars
10 %
4 stars
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No 4K and no HD, can this InFocus projector deliver a good enough picture to negate the low spec?Read more
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User rating
37
4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
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3 stars
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3.9 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
10 %
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General

Projector typeDLPDLPDLP

Connectivity

Analogue 3.5mm inputyesyes
N/A
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232RS-232
DVI innonoyes
HDMIyesyesyes
HDMI version2.01.4a/2.0
N/A
Number of HDMI inputs221
HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-size
N/A
MHLyesno
N/A
HDCPyesyes
N/A
USB 2.0112
VGA inyesyes
N/A
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports213
Analog 3.5mm output
N/A
yes
N/A
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
noyes
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
yesyes
12V trigger
N/A
yes
N/A
AC (power) input
N/A
yes
N/A
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs
N/A
N/A
1
Number of composite video inputs
N/A
N/A
1
Number of DisplayPorts
N/A
N/A
1
Number of S-Video inputs
N/A
N/A
1
Number of BNC inputs
N/A
N/A
5

Design

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

Technical details

Noise level< 30< 33< 34
Noise level (economic mode)26.0 dB29.0 dB31.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)< 80
N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Width18.03 in13.9 in16.89 in
Height6.18 in5.31 in6.9 in
Depth11.38 in10.71 in13.3 in
Weight18.74 lb9.26 lb18.96 lb

Optics

Focal length range (f-f)20.91 - 32.6215.57 - 18.67
N/A
Throw ratio1.39 - 2.221.47 - 1.761.6 - 2.0
Optical zoom1.6 x
N/A
N/A
FocusManual
N/A
Manual
Aperture range (F-F)2.5 - 3.261.94 - 2.06
N/A
Zoom ratio1.6 x1.2 x
N/A
Zoom typeManual
N/A
Manual
Projection distance1 - 9.30.97 - 11.69
N/A
Lens shift
N/A
no
N/A
Offset
N/A
110.0 %
N/A

Lighting

Type of lampLaser diodeBulb
N/A
Lamp life max (normal)20000.0 h4000.0 h1500.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)30000.0 h10000.0 h3500.0 h
Number of lamps11
N/A
Bulb power240.0 W240.0 W
N/A

Image

Screen size< 300152.4 - 300
N/A
Screen size compatibility20 - 30030 - 300
N/A
Resolution3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px1024 x 768 px
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours16.7 million colours
Supported graphics resolutions3840 x 2160
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
N/A
Maximum analog resolution3840 x 2160 px
N/A
N/A
Native aspect ratio16:916:94:3
Aspect ratio4:316:94:3
Brightness (eco)2400.0 lm
N/A
5400.0 lm
Brightness (max)3000.0 lm2200.0 lm6000.0 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
N/A
Vertical synchronization (max)0.12 kHz
N/A
N/A
Vertical synchronization (min)0.02 kHz
N/A
N/A
Contrast ratio
N/A
10000:12000:1

Features

Quick start guideyesyes
N/A
Handheld remote controlyesyesno
Memory card readernonono
On Screen Display (OSD)
N/A
yes
N/A
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
N/A

Communication

Ethernet connectionyesnoyes
Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
N/A
1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono
N/A

Compatibility

3D support (3D-Ready)noyesyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyesno
HDRyesyesno
Glasses included
N/A
no
N/A
HD ready
N/A
yesyes
Analog signal format system
N/A
N/A
  • NTSC
  • SECAM
  • PAL

Audio features

Built-in speakersyesyesyes
Number of built-in speakers212
RMS rated power5.0 W5.0 W3.0 W

Power

Power consumption (typical)315.0 W330.0 W
N/A
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
250 - 385
N/A
Power management
N/A
Mains
N/A

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