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Acer H6517ST Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£580Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:3000Throw ratio:0.5:1Lamp life:4000 hours

Acer H6517ST Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Acer H6517ST
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score components

90%

6.7

Technical score

10%

7.8

User score

â–²Better than 59% of projectors
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

â–²Better than 70%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

42%

7.9

Image Quality

22%

7.1

Projection & Lens

12%

5.1

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.6

Audio & Features

8%

5.0

Connectivity

6%

4.5

Design & Power

â–²Better than 59%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 72%
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Technical Specifications of projector Acer H6517ST

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

42%

7.9

Image Quality

22%

7.1

Projection & Lens

12%

5.1

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.6

Audio & Features

8%

5.0

Connectivity

6%

4.5

Design & Power

6.7
User score
User score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 68% of models
Popularity:
Acer H6517ST has a popularity score of 7.3 points, which is higher than 67.6% of projectors.
7.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

7.0
ANSI lumens
3,000
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 3,000 ANSI lumens, brighter than 64.2% of projectors and equal to 9.1% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
10,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 10000:1, higher than 44% of projectors and equal to 6.8% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 59.7% of projectors.
Output Resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 24.9% of projectors and equal to 41% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
0.5:1
Min throw distance
0.5 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.5 m, shorter than 86.9% of projectors and equal to 3.1% of projectors.
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.9% of projectors and equal to 37.9% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
33 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 33 ms, higher than 55% of projectors and equal to 1.1% of projectors.
At 1080P/60Hz.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not support ALLM. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54.8% of projectors and equal to 34% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 52.5% of projectors and equal to 45.2% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45% of projectors and equal to 47.7% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not support Wi-Fi. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have smart TV features. 43.8% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 35.2% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
lamp
This projector uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 67.1% of projectors and equal to 33% of projectors.
P-VIP or Metal Halide.
Laser Light Source
no
This projector does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
4,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 4,000 hours, longer than 77.2% of projectors and equal to 9.9% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
6,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 6,000 hours, longer than 78% of projectors and equal to 7.2% of projectors.
ExtremeEco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
255 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 255 W of power, more than 55.6% of projectors.
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Acer H6517ST vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 36.4% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,000 vs 2,200
  • 0.53 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.5 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.5 m vs 1.025 m
  • 10 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 0.18 inch larger DMD chip
    This projector has a higher DMD chip size than the average projector (0.7 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    0.65 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 53.5 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Includes VGA
    This projector includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 45.3% of projectors include VGA input.
  • 36.4% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,000 vs 2,200
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 0.18 inch larger DMD chip
    This projector has a higher DMD chip size than the average projector (0.7 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    0.65 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • 0.53 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.5 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.5 m vs 1.025 m
  • 10 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 53.5 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Includes VGA
    This projector includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 45.3% of projectors include VGA input.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    1 vs 0
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    P-VIP or Metal Halide.
    lamp vs laser
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • No Bluetooth support
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    1.4 vs 2.0
  • 80% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (2 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 W vs 10 W
  • 16,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 2.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average projector
    Acer H6517ST has a lower user score than the average projector (7.83 vs 8.000).
    7.83 vs 8
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    1.4 vs 2.0
  • Old HDCP version
    This projector has Old HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2). The average projector supports HDCP 2.2.
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • 6 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (33 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/60Hz.
    33 ms vs 27 ms
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • No Bluetooth support
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • No 3.5 mm jack
    This projector does not include a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the average projector does. 82.9% of projectors include a 3.5 mm audio jack.
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 52.1% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 80% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (2 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 W vs 10 W
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    P-VIP or Metal Halide.
    lamp vs laser
  • 16,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 3 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (33 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    33 dB vs 30 dB
  • 14,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (6,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    ExtremeEco mode rating.
    6,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 6 older model
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2015 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    April 2015
    2015 vs 2021
  • 78.5 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (223.5 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    223.5 mm vs 145 mm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

projectorcentral.com
26/05/2015
Home theater review · Short-throw projector
Verdict
The Acer H6517ST is a bright, portable short-throw projector for small rooms and beginners, though its blacks are only so-so.
pcmag.com
27/05/2015
Lab test · Short-throw projector
Verdict
The Acer H6517ST suits home entertainment and gaming with its short throw and quick response, but rainbow streaks and weak sound hold it back.
trustedreviews.com
25/11/2016
Full review · Short-throw projector
Verdict
The Acer H6517ST is a bright short-throw projector with a well-balanced picture, but its rainbow effect may bother sensitive viewers.
uk.pcmag.com
27/05/2015
Lab test · Gaming-friendly short-throw
Verdict
The Acer H6517ST is a bright short-throw projector for gaming and small rooms, though rainbow flashes and a firmware glitch can spoil it.
trustedreviews.com
25/11/2016
Hands-on review · Short-throw 1080p
Verdict
The Acer H6517ST is a good value short-throw projector for small rooms, with a detailed picture, though its rainbow effect is quite noticeable.
projectorcentral.com
26/05/2015
Lab test · Portable home theater
Verdict
The Acer H6517ST is a bright, nearly silent short-throw projector for small rooms, though its black levels are only so-so.
theappliancesreviews.com
04/06/2019
Feature review · Short-throw projector
Verdict
The Acer H6517ST is a compact short-throw projector with accurate factory colors and low lag, though rainbow edges and fan noise are its drawbacks.
mydreamhaus.co.uk
10/07/2023
Full review · Portable short-throw projector
Verdict
The Acer H6517ST is a light, portable short-throw projector that works well in a living room or garden, though its speaker is weak and it has limited connections.
pico-projecteurs.fr
01/05/2026
Buying guide · Mini short-throw projector
Verdict
The Acer H6517ST suits small rooms and casual gaming, throwing a 100-inch image from under 1.2 m, but it needs careful placement for sharp corners.
qualescegliere.it
30/09/2016
Full review · Short-throw home projector
Verdict
The Acer H6517ST is a good first projector for a small room that can't be fully darkened, though serious home cinema fans should choose something else.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Acer H6517ST

  • Short-throw lens allows for large images (100-inch) from less than 4 feet away
  • Native 1080p resolution provides crisp and high-definition picture quality
  • High brightness levels (3,000 lumens) make it suitable for rooms with some ambient light
  • Very low input lag (measured at 33-34ms) makes it excellent for gaming
  • Lightweight and compact design (approx. 2.5kg) with a supplied carrying case for portability
  • Quiet operation, especially in Eco mode where it runs nearly silently
  • Full 3D support for Blu-ray players and game consoles

What customers don't like about Acer H6517ST

  • Visible rainbow artifacts (DLP rainbow effect), particularly noticeable in black-and-white content
  • Poor built-in audio quality from the underpowered 2W speaker
  • No audio-out port, requiring users to bypass the projector for external sound systems
  • Lack of optical zoom or vertical image shifting makes placement and setup less flexible
  • Black levels are only 'so-so' and can lack depth compared to high-end home theater models
  • Remote control lacks backlighting, which is inconvenient for use in dark rooms
  • Sharpness may decrease slightly in the corners if the projector is not perfectly square to the screen

Verdict

The Acer H6517ST is a compact 1080p Full HD short-throw projector featuring 3,000 ANSI lumens of brightness and a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, designed to deliver a 100-inch image from just 1.1 metres away. Key pros include its low input lag of approximately 33ms, making it excellent for gaming, as well as full 3D support, MHL-enabled HDMI connectivity, and a quiet 27dB operating noise in Eco mode. However, it lacks optical zoom and lens shift, and some users may find its internal 2W mono speaker underpowered or notice occasional 'rainbow effect' artifacts common in single-chip DLP models.

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