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Acer VL7860 Projector
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BenQ W2700 Projector
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Optoma UHD40 Projector
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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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4.5 out of 5
4 user ratings
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4 stars
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4.7 out of 5
3 user ratings
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37
4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
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3.7 out of 5
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3.6 out of 5
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General

Projector typeDLPDLPDLP

Connectivity

Analogue 3.5mm inputyes
N/A
yes
Serial interface typeRS-232
N/A
RS-232
DVI innonono
HDMIyes
N/A
yes
HDMI version2.02.0a2.0
Number of HDMI inputs222
HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-size
N/A
MHLyes
N/A
no
HDCPyesyesyes
USB 2.01
N/A
2
VGA inyes
N/A
yes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports2
N/A
1
Number of headphone outputs
N/A
11
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
N/A
no
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs
N/A
N/A
1
Composite input
N/A
N/A
no
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
yes
DisplayPort
N/A
N/A
no
Microphone input
N/A
N/A
yes
S-video input
N/A
N/A
no
USB
N/A
N/A
yes
USB powered (only mha USB)
N/A
N/A
yes
12V trigger
N/A
N/A
yes

Design

Design typeCeiling-mounted projectorStandard throw projectorCeiling-mounted projector
Colour of productSilver,WhiteBrown,WhiteWhite
Built-in displaynonono
Portable
N/A
N/A
yes
Steering
N/A
N/A
Motor-driven
Cable lock slot
N/A
N/A
yes

Technical details

Noise level< 3030.0 dB< 25
Noise level (economic mode)26.0 dB28.0 dB
N/A
Operating relative humidity (H-H)< 80
N/A
0 - 85

Dimensions

Width18.03 in14.96 in15.43 in
Height6.18 in5.0 in4.65 in
Depth11.38 in10.35 in11.06 in
Weight18.74 lb9.26 lb11.51 lb

Optics

Focal length range (f-f)20.91 - 32.6212 - 15.612.81 - 16.74
Throw ratio1.39 - 2.221.13 - 1.471.21 - 1.59
Optical zoom1.6 x
N/A
N/A
FocusManual
N/A
N/A
Aperture range (F-F)2.5 - 3.261.9 - 2.47
N/A
Zoom ratio1.6 x1.3 x1.3 x
Zoom typeManual
N/A
Manual
Projection distance1 - 9.3
N/A
1.2 - 8.1
Offset
N/A
105.0 %105.0 %
Lens shift
N/A
N/A
yes
Horizontal lens shift range
N/A
N/A
10 - 10
Type of lens shift
N/A
N/A
Vertical

Lighting

Type of lampLaser diode
N/A
LED
Lamp life max (normal)20000.0 h4000.0 h15000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)30000.0 h10000.0 h15000.0 h
Number of lamps11
N/A
Bulb power240.0 W245.0 W240.0 W

Image

Screen size< 30040.2 - 20034.3 - 302.4
Screen size compatibility20 - 30040 - 20034.1 - 302.4
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
N/A
3840 x 2160 px
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.073 billion colours
N/A
Supported graphics resolutions3840 x 2160
N/A
  • 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
Maximum analog resolution3840 x 2160 px
N/A
N/A
Native aspect ratio16:916:916:9
Aspect ratio4:3
N/A
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (eco)2400.0 lm
N/A
N/A
Brightness (max)3000.0 lm2000.0 lm2400.0 lm
Dynamic contrast1500000:1
N/A
500000:1
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
N/A
  • 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
N/A
500000:1
Preset modes
N/A
N/A
ISF Day

Features

Quick start guideyesyes
N/A
Handheld remote controlyesyesyes
Memory card readernonono
Smart TV
N/A
no
N/A
Password protection
N/A
N/A
yes
On Screen Display (OSD)
N/A
N/A
yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
N/A
N/A
  • CHI
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POR
  • RUS

Communication

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

Compatibility

3D support (3D-Ready)noyesno
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyesyes
HDRyes
N/A
yes
Analog signal format system
N/A
Not supported
N/A
HD ready
N/A
N/A
yes

Audio features

Built-in speakersyesyesyes
Number of built-in speakers222
RMS rated power5.0 W5.0 W5.0 W

Power

Power consumption (typical)315.0 W340.0 W
N/A
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)260.0 W280.0 W
N/A
Power consumption (PowerSave)310.0 W
N/A
N/A
Power consumption (max)
N/A
350.0 W305.0 W
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)
N/A
N/A
< 305
Power management
N/A
N/A
  • Mains
  • USB

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