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Acer HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs Epson Lifestudio Grand

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  • 19differ
  • 8identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 400 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Epson Lifestudio Grand (4000 ANSI lumens vs 3600 ANSI lumens). The Epson Lifestudio Grand has 2 more USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantity than the Acer HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White (3 vs 1). The Epson Lifestudio Grand has 7 dB more noise level than the Acer HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White (36 dB vs 29 dB). Projection technology: DLP on the Acer HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White, 3LCD on the Epson Lifestudio Grand. Projector native resolution: 1080p (1920x1080) on the Acer HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White, UHD 4K (3840x2160) on the Epson Lifestudio Grand.

  • Projector brightness
    • HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:4000 ANSI lumens
    • Lifestudio Grand:3600 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:DLP
    • Lifestudio Grand:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1080p (1920x1080)
    • Lifestudio Grand:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1:3500000
    • Lifestudio Grand:5000000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16:10
    • Lifestudio Grand:16:9
  • Light source type
    • HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:Lamp
    • Lifestudio Grand:Laser
  • USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantity
    • HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1
    • Lifestudio Grand:3
  • Noise level
    • HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:29 dB
    • Lifestudio Grand:36 dB

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Comparison of HL6521G, Lifestudio Grand
76 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4000 ANSI lumens3600 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers1080p (1920x1080)UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs1:35000005000000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Smart projectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1524 - 3048 mm (60 - 120")
Number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.07 billion colours
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3, 16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one1 - 10 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one3200 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeDiffersLampLaser
Service life of light sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one30000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
FocusManualManual
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Focal length rangeKnown for one15.84 - 17.44 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one1:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Full HDYesYes
Video colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 3840 x 2160Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantity22
Service port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth profilesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC, A2DP, AVRCP, SBC, LC3, APTX
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers29 dB36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Projection modesKnown for oneCeiling, Front, RearUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio decodersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorUltra short throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome cinema
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
PlacementDiffersFloor, CeilingDesktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs195 W278 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source186 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.3 kg7.53 kg
WidthDiffers322 mm467 mm
DepthDiffers225 mm400 mm
HeightDiffers109 mm157.5 mm
Package depthKnown for one297 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one170 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one5.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersPowerAC
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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