Deciding on whether to buy a product like ACER VL7680 4K Ultra HD Home Cinema Projector or perhaps ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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ACER VL7680 4K Ultra HD Home Cinema Projector vs ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector

ACER VL7680 4K Ultra HD Home Cinema Projector specs

ACER VL7680 4K Ultra HD Home Cinema Projector
ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector specs

ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector
Type: Home cinema projector

Type: Gaming projector

Resolution: 3840 x 2160

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Technology: DLP

Technology: DLP

PROJECTION

PROJECTION

Projection type: Short throw

Screen size range: 54″ – 300″

Screen size range: 20″ – 300″

Projection range: 0.9 – 4.6 m

Projection range: – 32.5″ at 1 m
– 300″ at 9.3 m

Video standard: – NTSC
– PAL
– SECAM
– HDTV
– EDTV
– SDTV

Video standard: HDTV

Brightness: 2200 lumens

Brightness: 3000 lumens

Aspect ratio: 16:9

Aspect ratio: – 16:9
– 4:3

Contrast ratio: 20,000:1

Contrast ratio: 1,500,000:1

Focus: Manual

Focus: Manual

Zoom: 2 x

Keystone correction: Manual

Start-up time: 13 seconds

Zoom: 1.6 x

AUDIO

AUDIO

Number of speakers: 2

Number of speakers: 2

Audio power: 10 W

Audio power: 10 W

Sound enhancement : DTS Sound

CONNECTIVITY

CONNECTIVITY

Wireless connectivity: WiFi via adapter

Wireless connectivity: No

Ethernet: Ethernet x 1

Ethernet: No

Video interface: – HDMI x 2
– MHL x 1
– VGA x 2
– Component x 1

Video interface: – HDMI x 1
– HDMI/MHL x 2
– VGA x 1
– Component x 1
– Component Video x 1
– Composite Video x 1
– S-Video x 1
– Analog RGB x 1
– VGA x 1

USB: USB x 1

USB: – USB Type A x 1
– micro USB x 1

Audio interface: Audio in

Audio interface: Stereo mini-jack x 1

ENERGY

ENERGY

Energy consumption: 405 W

Noise level: 33 dB(A)

Noise level: 30 dB(A)

Lamp type and consumption: Philips, 240 W

Lamp type and consumption: Laser diode

Lamp life: – Normal:3000 hours
– Economy: 4000 hours
– ExtremeEco: 6000 hours

Lamp life: Eco: 30000 hours

Energy saving features: Eco mode

Energy saving features: Eco mode

GENERAL

GENERAL

Colour: Black

Mounting options: Ceiling

Box contents: – Acer Predator Z650 Short Throw Full HD Gaming Projector
– AC power cable
– VGA cable
– Remote control
– Lens cap
– Carry case
– User guide
– Quick start guide
– Security card
– Batteries for remote control

Colour: White & silver

Dimensions: 357 x 241 x 98 mm (H x W x D)

Box contents: – Acer VL7680 4K Ultra HD Home Cinema Projector
– Power cable
– HDMI cable
– Remote control
– Battery for remote control
– Lens cap
– Carry case
– User guide (CD-ROM)
– Quick start guide

Weight: 3.4 kg

Dimensions: 458 x 289 x 157 mm (H x W x D)

Manufacturer’s guarantee : 2 years

Weight: 8.5 kg

Price: £3499

Price: £880

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.4 / 10

Review Score: 9.2 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy ACER VL7680 4K Ultra HD Home Cinema Projector or ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 47 products in the same category as ACER VL7680 4K Ultra HD Home Cinema Projector, which is the Projectors category. Of these 47 products the average price was £604.95, the most expensive was £3499 and the cheapest was just £39.95. We then looked at the price of the 47 in the same as the ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector, which of course the average was £604.95, top price was £3499 and cheapest £39.95.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Acer and Acer, the average was £808.11 for Acer, £808.11 for Acer. The max for each was £4699.99/£4699.99 and minimum was £69.99/£69.99

Price analysis of ACER VL7680 4K Ultra HD Home Cinema Projector

Price analysis of ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector

  • ACER VL7680 4K Ultra HD Home Cinema Projector
  • 4K Ultra HD
  • Screen size: Up to 300″
  • Short throw
  • Ideal for natural light and dark rooms
  • Connectivity: HDMI / VGA / USB / MHL / Composite Video
  • Top features: – 4K Ultra HD HDR resolution for the same quality as high-end TVs – Bright laser images with up to 30,000 hours of life – Project in any room from as close as 58 cm 4K Ultra HD HDR Don’t be restricted by the size of your TV – the Acer VL7680 Home Cinema Projector lets you watch anything from your favourite films to the latest boxsets, all on a screen of up to 300‚Äù. And because the VL7680 projects in 4K Ultra HD (the same resolution as the latest TVs), you won’t be compromising on image quality. To make sure every film looks just like it does in the cinema, the Acer Home Cinema Projector has four HDR modes, so even if you’re watching a moody noir film the dark tones will stay crisp and clear. So you won’t miss a thing in horror films or get ambushed during shadowy scenes in your favourite games. Bright laser images Gone are the days of having to block out every inch of sunlight to see a projected image. The VL7680 Projector has a laser light source that’s capable of bright images that look great even during the day, so you can show off your favourite family videos without needing blackout curtains. The laser has a huge 30,000 hours of life, which amounts to almost 3 and a half years of non-stop use, or over a decade if you watch eight hours of films every day. So don’t worry about losing out on brightness or image quality in years to come – the VL7680 has you covered. Project in any room Don’t have the space to project a massive 300‚Äù screen? That’s fine, the projector can be placed as close as 58 cm from the wall. And of course the bigger the space you have, the bigger the screen. Get the most out of your Home Cinema Projector with our range of projector screens, so that you don’t have to worry about finding a blank wall large enough for the image. The Optoma range spans up to a huge 92‚Äù, so that you can bring a genuine cinematic feel into your home.
  • Product codes: 4713883388504
  • ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector
  • Full HD 1080p
  • Screen size: Up to 300″
  • Short throw
  • Connectivity: HDMI / VGA / USB / MHL / Composite Video
  • Top features: – Rich, immersive colour with a Full HD resolution – Project up to 300‚Äù with a short throw option for smaller spaces – Wireless sound with a range of connectivity Rich, immersive colour Enjoy a truly unique gaming experience that makes you feel as if you’re really within the game with Acer’s Predator Z650 Short Throw Full HD Gaming Projector. Experience every detail in all your favourite games with a Full HD 1080p resolution and 20,000:1 contrast ratio. See every game exactly as the developer intended with an expanded colour gamut that offers 100% sRGB coverage. Project up to 300‚Äù Able to project up to a 300‚Äù screen, the Predator is perfect for creating screens for huge spaces. But if you want to use the Z650 in a smaller space, the short throw option lets you project a display up to 100‚Äù with a distance of just 1.5 metres. Creating the perfect image for every game, the Predator Z650 has modes that enhance your visibility depending on different in-game environments – analysing content in real-time to improve contrast and colour. Easily create a custom splash screen so that you’re greeted by your greatest moment every time you boot up the Z650. With a few simple button presses, the Predator can capture any moment and save it as a custom screen. Wireless sound Entertain your crowd without needing external speakers with built-in dual speakers and DTS sound technology. But if you want to enjoy a personal, immersive experience, Bluetooth Audio lets you connect wirelessly to your Bluetooth headset. Pair the Predator Z650 with a Wireless HD kit to stream full quality 1080p content wirelessly. With a hidden dongle inside the projector, you can connect easily without additional cables. With a full complement of port connections at the back, you can easily connect to a large range of source devices however you want.Don’t forget your accessoriesGet the most out of your Gaming Projector with our range of projector screens, so that you don’t have to worry about finding a blank wall large enough for the image. The Optoma range spans up to a huge 92‚Äù, so that you can bring a cinematic feel to every game you play.
  • Product codes: 4713392228773

What’s better ACER VL7680 4K Ultra HD Home Cinema Projector or ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector?

There are obviously a number of differences between ACER VL7680 4K Ultra HD Home Cinema Projector and ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £3499 cost of ACER VL7680 4K Ultra HD Home Cinema Projector is closer to the expectation you had than the £880 pricep point of ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between ACER VL7680 4K Ultra HD Home Cinema Projector and ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that ACER VL7680 4K Ultra HD Home Cinema Projector scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Projectors as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



ACER VL7680 4K Ultra HD Home Cinema Projector



Rating:
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