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Acer Predator GD711 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£830Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:1450Throw ratio:1.22:1Lamp life:20000 hours

Acer Predator GD711 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 Predator GD711
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components

90%

7.4

Technical score

10%

6.7

User score

▲Better than 77% 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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▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

6.1

Price

▲Better than 70%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 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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▲ Better than 80% of models
Score components

42%

7.6

Image Quality

22%

5.7

Projection & Lens

12%

8.4

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.4

Audio & Features

8%

8.9

Connectivity

6%

7.4

Design & Power

▲Better than 80%
6.7

User score

User score
6.7/ 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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▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 93%
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Technical Specifications of projector Acer Predator GD711

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 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
▲ Better than 80% of models
Score components:

42%

7.6

Image Quality

22%

5.7

Projection & Lens

12%

8.4

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.4

Audio & Features

8%

8.9

Connectivity

6%

7.4

Design & Power

7.4
User score
User score
6.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.7
Popularity
Popularity
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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▲ Better than 53% of models
Popularity:
Acer Predator GD711 has a popularity score of 5.4 points, which is higher than 53.4% of projectors.
5.4
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
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

6.1

Price

7.0
ANSI lumens
1,450
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 1,450 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 64.7% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
2,000,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 2000000:1, higher than 88.4% of projectors and equal to 1.9% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
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.
Uses XPR pixel-shifting for 4K output.
Output Resolution
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 26.1% of projectors.
Via XPR pixel shifting.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.22:1
Min throw distance
1.6 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.6 m, longer than 88.6% of projectors and equal to 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
4.2 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 4.2 ms, lower than 93.1% of projectors and equal to 4.5% of projectors.
At 1080P/240Hz.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
?
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
?
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 45.3% of projectors and equal to 36.8% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 47.7% of projectors and equal to 40.1% 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
yes
This projector supports Wi-Fi. 47.2% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), more modern than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 29.4% of projectors.
Wi-Fi via bundled wireless adapter.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
4.2
This projector supports Bluetooth 4.2, more modern than 56.1% of projectors and equal to 6.8% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has smart TV features. 56.4% of projectors have smart TV features.
Aptoide TV platform.
Operating system
proprietary
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 64.9% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Acer Smart Remote 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
led
This projector uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.1% of projectors and equal to 39% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
no
This projector does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 34.4% of projectors and equal to 27.6% 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 62.5% of projectors and equal to 33.2% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
143 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 143 W of power, less than 63% of projectors.
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Acer Predator GD711 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (2000000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    2,000,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Via XPR pixel shifting.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • 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
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 22.8 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (4.2 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/240Hz.
    4.2 ms vs 27 ms
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
    Aptoide TV platform.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Acer Smart Remote app.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (2000000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    2,000,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Via XPR pixel shifting.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • 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
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (125% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    125% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 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
  • 22.8 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (4.2 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/240Hz.
    4.2 ms vs 27 ms
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • 2 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (3 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    3 vs 1
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 26% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
  • Includes S/PDIF output
    This projector has an S/PDIF output, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors have an S/PDIF output.
    Optical S/PDIF.
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
    Via pre-installed Miracast app.
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
    Aptoide TV platform.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Acer Smart Remote app.
  • 5 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (23 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    23 dB vs 28 dB
  • 3 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (27 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    27 dB vs 30 dB
  • 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
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser
  • 0.58 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.6 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.6 m vs 1.025 m
  • 34.1% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (1,450 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    1,450 vs 2,200
  • 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.
  • 20.1% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 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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    Acer Predator GD711
    the average projector
    Acer Predator GD711 has a lower user score than the average projector (6.66 vs 8.000).
    6.66 vs 8
  • 87 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (232 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    232 mm vs 145 mm
  • 20.1% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 10
    ✕
    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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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Acer Predator GD711
    the average projector
    Acer Predator GD711 has a lower user score than the average projector (6.66 vs 8.000).
    6.66 vs 8
  • 34.1% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (1,450 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    1,450 vs 2,200
  • 0.58 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.6 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.6 m vs 1.025 m
  • 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.
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser
  • 87 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (232 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    232 mm vs 145 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Tech Jamo
≈ estimated
14/08/2023
Hands-on impressions · gaming, resolution and projection size
Verdict
Acer Predator GD711 does exactly what it promises, with a clear picture and smooth 240 Hz gaming at 1080p.
9.5
Tech Critter
≈ estimated
28/07/2022
Hands-on review · gaming tests, input lag and brightness
Verdict
Acer Predator GD711 is excellent for gaming with no noticeable lag; it is expensive, but the best gaming projector the reviewer has tried.
Brand video
Not graded
Overview video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

pcgamesn.com
19/03/2024
Hands-on test · 4K gaming projector
Verdict
The Acer Predator GD711 is a convenient 4K gaming projector that works like a monitor, but its washed-out colors hold it back.
nextrift.com
30/09/2022
Hands-on review · Portable gaming projector
Verdict
The Acer Predator GD711 is a fun, portable way to game on a big screen, but its setup can be fiddly and the sound is weak.
expertreviews.co.uk
22/08/2022
Lab test · 4K DLP projector
Verdict
The Acer Predator GD711 is a strong gaming projector with variable refresh rate, but it is dimmer than rivals and its streaming apps are poor.
gamesradar.com
05/05/2022
Hands-on test · PS5 gaming projector
Verdict
The Acer Predator GD711 is a sharp, low-lag gaming projector, but its colors need tweaking and it has no zoom.
gamermatters.com
15/11/2022
Review · 4K gaming projector
Verdict
The Acer Predator GD711 is a lightweight 4K projector that can stand in for a TV, with clear built-in audio but only two HDMI ports.
computerbild.de
15/12/2022
Hands-on test · 4K gaming projector
Verdict
The Acer Predator GD711 is a bright, detailed 4K projector with fast gaming modes, but its smart features don't work, so you'll need a streaming stick.
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computerbild.de
23/01/2023
Summary of the review
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audiovision.de
26/04/2023
Lab test · 4K living room projector
Verdict
The Acer Predator GD711 is a sharp, even 4K projector for living rooms, but its grey blacks, dim brightness and remote make it a weak choice for dark home cinemas.
beamernerd.de
05/01/2022
Hands-on test · Gaming projector
Verdict
The Acer Predator GD711 is a quiet, colorful 4K gaming projector with a fast-start LED light, but its apps crash and the picture can't move up or down.
mondoprojos.fr
10/03/2022
Hands-on test · Gaming projector
Verdict
The Acer Predator GD711 suits gamers thanks to smooth motion and low input lag, but its weak contrast makes dark films murky, so skip it for movies.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Acer Predator GD711

  • High refresh rate support up to 240Hz at 1080p for PC gaming
  • Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) compatibility to prevent screen tearing
  • Long LED lamp life rated for up to 30,000 hours in Eco mode
  • Impressive 4K sharpness and detail through pixel-shifting technology
  • Effective auto-keystone correction for easy setup
  • Rich features specifically tailored for gaming across consoles and PC
  • Includes a unique antimicrobial remote control

What customers don't like about Acer Predator GD711

  • Lack of optical zoom requires precise physical placement
  • Weak and tinny 10W built-in speaker audio quality
  • Integrated Aptoide app store is limited and difficult to use
  • Source switching is cumbersome and cannot be done via remote
  • Lower actual ANSI lumens (approx. 1,450) compared to marketed LED lumens
  • HDR performance and default colour accuracy can be inconsistent
  • Premium price point compared to dedicated gaming monitors or TVs

Verdict

The Acer Predator GD711 is a high-performance 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) DLP gaming projector that utilizes an LED light source delivering 4,000 LED lumens (1,450 ANSI lumens) and a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio. It is specifically designed for gamers, featuring support for HDR10, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and exceptionally high refresh rates of up to 240Hz at 1080p for PC or 120Hz at 1080p for consoles. Main advantages include its long-lasting 30,000-hour LED lifespan, low input lag, and the inclusion of an antimicrobial remote and built-in Aptoide smart system. However, notable drawbacks include a lack of optical zoom, poor default color calibration, a weak 10W mono speaker, and a smart OS that lacks full support for major streaming services like Netflix.

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