Deciding on whether to buy a product like ACER VL7680 4K Ultra HD Home Cinema Projector or perhaps OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black? 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 OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black

ACER VL7680 4K Ultra HD Home Cinema Projector specs

ACER VL7680 4K Ultra HD Home Cinema Projector
OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black specs

OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black
Type: Home cinema projector

Type: Home cinema projector

Resolution: 3840 x 2160

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Technology: DLP

Technology: DLP

PROJECTION

PROJECTION

Projection type: Short throw

Projection type: Long throw

Screen size range: 20″ – 300″

Screen size range: 28″ – 301″

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

Projection range: – 24″ at 1 m
– 301″ at 9.8 m

Video standard: HDTV

Video standard: – NTSC
– PAL
– SECAM

Brightness: 3000 lumens

Brightness: 3200 lumens

Aspect ratio: – 16:9
– 4:3

Aspect ratio: – 16:9
– 16:10

Contrast ratio: 1,500,000:1

Contrast ratio: 23,000:1

Focus: Manual

Focus: Manual

Keystone correction: Manual

Keystone correction: Manual

Zoom: 1.6 x

Zoom: 1.1 x

AUDIO

3D ready: Active 3D

Start-up time: 1 minute

Number of speakers: 2

Other features: 24 fps

Audio power: 10 W

AUDIO

CONNECTIVITY

Number of speakers: 1

Wireless connectivity: WiFi via adapter

Audio power: 10 W

Ethernet: Ethernet x 1

CONNECTIVITY

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

USB: USB x 1

Wireless connectivity: No

Audio interface: Audio in

Video interface: – HDMI x 2
– MHL x 1

ENERGY

USB: USB 2.0 x 1

Audio interface: 3.5 mm jack x 1

Energy consumption: 405 W

ENERGY

Noise level: 30 dB(A)

Lamp type and consumption: Laser diode

Energy consumption: – Bright: 295 W
– Eco: 205 W

Lamp life: Eco: 30000 hours

Noise level: 25 dB(A)

Energy saving features: Eco mode

Lamp life: – Bright: 3500 hours
– Dynamic: 12000 hours
– Eco: 10000 hours

GENERAL

Energy saving features: Eco mode

GENERAL

Mounting options: Ceiling

Colour: White & silver

Mounting options: Ceiling

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

Colour: Black

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

Box contents: – Optoma HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector
– Power cord
– Remote control
– AA batteries x 2
– User manual

Weight: 8.5 kg

Dimensions: 108 x 316 x 244 mm (H x W x D)

Price: £3499

Price: £470

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.4 / 10

Review Score: 8.5 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy ACER VL7680 4K Ultra HD Home Cinema Projector or OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black, 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 OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black, 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 Optoma, the average was £808.11 for Acer, £306.69 for Optoma. The max for each was £4699.99/£999 and minimum was £69.99/£49.99

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

Price analysis of OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black

  • 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
  • OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black
  • Full HD 1080p
  • Screen size: Up to 301″
  • Long throw
  • Ideal for natural light and dark rooms
  • Connectivity: HDMI / USB / MHL
  • Top features: – Brilliant colours in any environment with dynamic black technology – Full HD resolution and 3D display – Integrated speaker for a complete home entertainment experience Brilliant coloursWhatever you’re watching, wherever you’re watching it, everything will look fantastic on the Optoma HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector.Whether you’re watching the latest blockbuster, want to get immersed in your favourite game, or fancy putting Game of Thrones on the big screen, the HD144x performs just as well in natural daylight conditions as it does in a dark room. With vibrant, punchy colour reproduction, you won’t find yourself squinting to catch the details.Some projectors show bright scenes fantastically, but detail and quality is lost in darker scenes. With dynamic black technology, the HD144x gives your image more depth by automatically adjusting depending on the brightness of each frame, so even dark scenes will look crisp and sharp. You won’t miss a moment of the action.Full HD and 3D displayThe 1080p Full HD resolution gives you better quality images with no downscaling or compression. Watch a Blu-ray film, stream HD content or play video games – everything will look stunning on the big screen with no pixelation or blurring. The HD144x Home Cinema Projector can even display 3D content from a variety of sources such as games consoles – perfect for making your Friday night in an event.Integrated speakerWith the Optoma HD144x there’s no need to splash out on costly external speakers to get the best from your home cinema set up. With a 10 W speaker built-in, you can get great quality sound straight from your projector, which means no cables and wires running across your living room. It also makes the HD144x ideal for taking with you on trips, round to a friends house, or just to other rooms in the house.Don’t forget your accessoriesGet 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: 5055387660342

What’s better ACER VL7680 4K Ultra HD Home Cinema Projector or OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black?

There are obviously a number of differences between ACER VL7680 4K Ultra HD Home Cinema Projector and OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black, 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 £470 pricep point of OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black.

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 OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black. 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 OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black 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:
8.80 out of
10