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Acer HL6518i review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£750Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:4000Throw ratio:1.5-1.65:1Lamp life:20000 hours

Acer HL6518i Review: Compare 86 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Acer HL6518i
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

35%

7.5

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 76% of projectors
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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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â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

â–²Better than 59%
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

42%

8.5

Image Quality

22%

5.9

Projection & Lens

12%

8.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.0

Audio & Features

8%

6.2

Connectivity

6%

8.2

Design & Power

â–²Better than 86%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.8.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
  • acer-hl6518i
acer-hl6518i
Where to buy
    N/A~ £750
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Technical Specifications of projector Acer HL6518i

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components:

42%

8.5

Image Quality

22%

5.9

Projection & Lens

12%

8.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.0

Audio & Features

8%

6.2

Connectivity

6%

8.2

Design & Power

7.5
Reviews score
7.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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 59% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

7.2
ANSI lumens
4,000
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 4,000 ANSI lumens, brighter than 83.9% of projectors and equal to 6.6% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
3,500,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 3500000:1, higher than 97.9% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 27% of projectors and equal to 59.2% of projectors.
Output resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 25.9% of projectors and equal to 42.3% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.5-1.65:1
Min throw distance
1.1 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.1 m, longer than 55.4% of projectors and equal to 4% of projectors.
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.5% of projectors and equal to 38% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.1
Market range: <1.1 – >2.1
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.1, narrower than 82.4% of projectors and equal to 16.1% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
1 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 1 ms, lower than 99.8% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
?
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
yes
This projector supports variable refresh rate for smoother gaming. 98.4% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
2.1
This projector supports HDMI 2.1, more modern than 82.2% of projectors and equal to 17.8% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
?
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 47.3% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector connects to Wi-Fi networks for streaming. 46.7% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
?
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.7% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have built-in smart TV features. 43.9% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
?
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
?
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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Light source type
laser
This projector uses laser light source technology, more advanced than 75.4% of projectors and equal to 24.6% of projectors.
Laser light source
yes
This projector has a laser light source. 73.3% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 35.2% of projectors and equal to 25.8% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 64% of projectors and equal to 31.9% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
195 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 195 W of power, less than 54.4% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
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Acer HL6518i vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (3500000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    3,500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 81.8% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (4,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    4,000 vs 2,200
  • Supports variable refresh rate
    This projector supports variable refresh rate, while the average projector does not. 1.7% of projectors offer this.
  • 46 % more vertical lens shift
    This projector has more vertical lens shift than the average projector (110 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    110 % vs 64 %
  • 2.82x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (240 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    240 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 26 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (1 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    1 ms vs 27 ms
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    Acer HL6518i corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • Laser light source
    This projector has a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 26.7% of projectors have one.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (3500000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    3,500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 81.8% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (4,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    4,000 vs 2,200
  • 2.82x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (240 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    240 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 46 % more vertical lens shift
    This projector has more vertical lens shift than the average projector (110 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    110 % vs 64 %
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    Acer HL6518i corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • 50 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 250 inch
  • Supports variable refresh rate
    This projector supports variable refresh rate, while the average projector does not. 1.7% of projectors offer this.
  • 26 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (1 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    1 ms vs 27 ms
  • Modern HDMI standard
    This projector offers Modern HDMI standard than the average projector (2.1 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    2.1 vs 2.0
  • Laser light source
    This projector has a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 26.7% of projectors have one.
  • 10,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 0.2 2x narrower zoom range
    This projector has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.1 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.1 vs 1.3
  • 5 degrees less vertical correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (25 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    25 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 5 degrees less horizontal correction
    This projector offers less horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (25 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers horizontal keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    25 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 0.09 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.1 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.1 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 94 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (216 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    216 mm vs 122 mm
  • 0.2 2x narrower zoom range
    This projector has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.1 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.1 vs 1.3
  • 5 degrees less vertical correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (25 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    25 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 5 degrees less horizontal correction
    This projector offers less horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (25 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers horizontal keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    25 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 0.09 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.1 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.1 m vs 1.0055 m
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • 94 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (216 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    216 mm vs 122 mm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Acer HL6518i

  • 1 ms input lag keeps the response quick in games.
  • The 240 Hz refresh rate makes fast motion look smooth.
  • Variable refresh rate and HDMI 2.1 suit modern consoles and PCs.
  • Its light is rated for 20000 hours.
  • 110 % vertical lens shift helps with placement.
  • The 10 W speaker gives enough sound for everyday viewing.

What customers don't like about Acer HL6518i

  • The 25 degree keystone correction is narrow, so placement needs care.
  • At 216 mm tall, it is bulky on a low shelf.
  • Its 1920x1080 resolution is Full HD, not 4K.
  • Sound comes from one speaker, with no stereo pair.
  • Zoom and focus need manual adjustment.

Verdict

Gaming is the main draw of the Acer HL6518i, with 1 ms input lag and a 240 Hz refresh rate. Variable refresh rate and HDMI 2.1 mean a console or PC can match the picture to the game. The laser light is rated for 20000 hours, and its 10 W speaker is strong enough for casual viewing. The trade-off is the setup: the 25 degree keystone correction is narrow, so it works well when placed close to square with the screen. Its 110 % vertical lens shift gives room to move the image without tilting the projector. It has Wi-Fi and a remote control. It suits a gamer or film fan who can mount it on a ceiling and wants a quick, sharp response for games.

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