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Acer V6810 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,080Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:2200Throw ratio:1.47-1.76:1Lamp life:4000 hours

Acer V6810 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 5 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Acer V6810
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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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Score components

35%

6.6

Technical score

30%

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

25%

6.6

Reviews score

10%

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

â–¼Worse than 68% of projectors
6.3

Value for money

Value for money
6.3/ 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%

6.9

Overall score

30%

4.8

Price

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6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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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Score components

42%

7.6

Image Quality

22%

5.7

Projection & Lens

12%

7.1

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.1

Audio & Features

8%

5.4

Connectivity

6%

4.5

Design & Power

â–²Better than 56%
6.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.6/ 10
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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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6.6

Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

7.5

Popularity

Grades by review (5)
5 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
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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.
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Acer V6810

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Technical Specifications of projector Acer V6810

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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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Score components:

42%

7.6

Image Quality

22%

5.7

Projection & Lens

12%

7.1

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.1

Audio & Features

8%

5.4

Connectivity

6%

4.5

Design & Power

6.6
Reviews score
6.6
List score
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Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 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%

6.9

Overall score

30%

4.8

Price

6.3
ANSI lumens
2,200
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 2,200 ANSI lumens, brighter than 46.2% of projectors and equal to 4.3% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
10,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 10000:1, lower than 50.1% of projectors and equal to 7.4% 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
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 71.2% of projectors and equal to 24.6% of projectors.
Via XPR pixel shifting.
Projection technology
DLP
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.47-1.76:1
Min throw distance
1 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1 m, shorter than 50.1% of projectors and equal to 10% of projectors.
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.5% of projectors and equal to 38% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.2
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.2, narrower than 59.8% of projectors and equal to 21.6% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
40 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 40 ms, higher than 70.2% of projectors and equal to 0.8% of projectors.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 46.1% of projectors and equal to 35.9% of projectors.
Different HDMI ports use 2 and 1.4.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 48.9% of projectors and equal to 39.7% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 47.3% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
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
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 36.8% of projectors come with a 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
lamp
This projector uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 66.5% of projectors and equal to 33.5% of projectors.
UHP.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
4,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 4,000 hours, longer than 78.8% of projectors and equal to 9.6% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
10,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 10,000 hours, longer than 64.8% of projectors and equal to 9.7% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
335 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 335 W of power, more than 81.8% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
Normal mode power draw.
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What reviewers say

Acer V6810 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 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
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 10 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
    Via AcuMotion.
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (72% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    72% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (72% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    72% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 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
  • 10 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 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 motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
    Via AcuMotion.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support 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
  • 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
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    UHP.
    lamp vs laser
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • 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
  • 13 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (40 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    40 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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
  • 10.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.6/ 10
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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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    6.6

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    7.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    5 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.6 vs 7.4
  • 0.1 2x narrower zoom range
    This projector has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.2 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.2 vs 1.3
  • 10.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.6/ 10
    ✕
    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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models

    6.6

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    7.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    5 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.6 vs 7.4
  • 10.9% worse value for money
    Acer V6810 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (6.27 vs 6.9).
    6.27 vs 6.95
  • 63.6% more expensive
    Acer V6810 is more expensive than the average projector (£1,080 vs £660).
    £1,080 vs £660
  • 3 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2018 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    May 2018
    2018 vs 2021
  • 0.1 2x narrower zoom range
    This projector has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.2 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.2 vs 1.3
  • 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
  • 13 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (40 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    40 ms vs 27 ms
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    UHP.
    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
  • 2 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (33 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    33 dB vs 31 dB
  • 105 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (335 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    Normal mode power draw.
    335 W vs 230 W
  • 10,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (10,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    10,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 108 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (258 mm vs 150 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 150 mm.
    258 mm vs 150 mm
  • 46 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (343 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    343 mm vs 297 mm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
01/07/2018
Hands-on test · 4K DLP projector
Verdict
The Acer V6810 is a sharp, detailed projector with strong colors, though its HDR is limited and panning film shots judder.
8.0
techaeris.com
≈ estimated
03/03/2019
Hands-on review · Compact 4K projector
Verdict
The Acer V6810 is a small, quiet 4K projector best suited to dark rooms, as its 2,200 lumens wash out in bright light and its speaker is weak.
9.0
jonpeddie.com
≈ estimated
30/06/2018
Hands-on review · Home cinema projector
Verdict
The Acer V6810 is a very quiet projector that fills a 120-inch screen for home cinema, but it needs about 200 inches of throw distance.
5.0
mondoprojos.fr
≈ estimated
18/07/2018
Technical test · 4K DLP projector
Verdict
The Acer V6810 gives natural colors straight from the box for regular films, but it judders on panning shots and shows a bright border.
8.6
monvideoprojecteur.com
✓ explicit
28/01/2020
Hands-on test · 4K home projector
Verdict
The Acer V6810 is easy to set up and use, with sharp 4K images, though its background noise and weak contrast hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Acer V6810

  • Ground-breaking price point for a 4K UHD projector
  • Excellent detail and clarity that convincingly resembles native 4K
  • Impressively quiet fan operation in standard and eco modes
  • Strong color accuracy and range thanks to ColorPurity technology
  • Compact and lightweight design, making it suitable for coffee table use
  • Handy backlit remote control for easy use in dark rooms
  • Respectably low input lag (average 30-40ms) for casual gaming

What customers don't like about Acer V6810

  • Mediocre black levels, often appearing as a noticeable 'grey wash' in dark scenes
  • Limited HDR performance due to average peak brightness
  • Lack of optical lens shift and limited 1.2x zoom make placement difficult
  • Noticeable high-pitched hum from the color wheel during operation
  • Built-in 10W speaker lacks bass and can sound hollow or thin
  • Only one of the two HDMI ports supports 4K HDR content
  • Stiff manual focus ring makes fine adjustments challenging

Verdict

The Acer V6810 is a compact 4K UHD home theater projector that utilizes DLP XPR technology to deliver a 3840 x 2160 resolution with 8.3 megapixels on screen. It features a brightness of 2,200 ANSI lumens, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio enhanced by DynamicBlack technology, and supports both HDR and Rec. 709 color standards for improved accuracy. Its main pros include an affordable entry point for 4K visuals, remarkably quiet operation at 23 dBA in Silent Mode, and a long lamp life of up to 15,000 hours in ExtremeEco mode. However, notable cons include limited HDR impact due to moderate brightness, relatively weak black levels that can appear grey in dark scenes, a lack of optical lens shift, and a mono 10W speaker that lacks bass.

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