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Acer Vero HL1820 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,320Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:2000Throw ratio:1.4-2.24:1Lamp life:20000 hours

Acer Vero HL1820 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Acer Vero HL1820
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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%

7.3

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%

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

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–²Better than 71% 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%

7.4

Overall score

30%

3.5

Price

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7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 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%

8.2

Image Quality

22%

5.7

Projection & Lens

12%

7.7

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.5

Audio & Features

8%

6.2

Connectivity

6%

8.4

Design & Power

â–²Better than 79%
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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
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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.
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.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £1,320
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Technical Specifications of projector Acer Vero HL1820

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 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%

8.2

Image Quality

22%

5.7

Projection & Lens

12%

7.7

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.5

Audio & Features

8%

6.2

Connectivity

6%

8.4

Design & Power

7.3
Reviews score
7.8
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%

7.4

Overall score

30%

3.5

Price

6.3
ANSI lumens
2000
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 2000 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 54% of projectors and equal to 5% 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.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
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.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.4-2.24:1
Min throw distance
1.86 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.86 m, longer than 94.1% of projectors.
Max projection size
303 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 303 inch, larger than 93% of projectors and equal to 0.4% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.6
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.6, wider than 61.5% of projectors and equal to 17% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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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 92.2% of projectors and equal to 4.9% of projectors.
At 1080P/240Hz.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
?
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.
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
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 63.3% 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
laser
This projector uses laser light source technology, more advanced than 75.4% of projectors and equal to 24.6% of projectors.
RGB Laser.
Laser light source
yes
This projector has a laser light source. 73.3% of projectors offer this.
RGB laser light source.
Lamp life
20,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k 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
175 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 175 W of power, less than 58.4% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
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Acer Vero HL1820 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.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    3,500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (106% BT.2020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    106% BT.2,020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    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
  • 53 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (303 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    303 inch vs 250 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. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
  • 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.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    3,500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (106% BT.2020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    106% BT.2,020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    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
  • 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
  • 5 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2026 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    March 2026
    2026 vs 2021
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 41.2% of projectors support HLG.
  • 53 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (303 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    303 inch vs 250 inch
  • 0.3 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.6 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.6 vs 1.3
  • 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. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • 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
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
  • 50% stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (15 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    15 W vs 10 W
  • Laser light source
    This projector has a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 26.7% of projectors have one.
    RGB laser light source.
  • 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
  • 2 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (29 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    Eco mode figure.
    29 dB vs 31 dB
  • 0.85 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.9 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.86 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 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
  • 9.1% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (2000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,000 vs 2,200
  • 2x more expensive
    Acer Vero HL1820 is more expensive than the average projector (£1,320 vs £660).
    £1,320 vs £660
  • 1 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (29 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    Eco mode figure.
    29 dB vs 28 dB
  • 10.9% worse value for money
    Acer Vero HL1820 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (6.26 vs 6.9).
    6.26 vs 6.95
  • 2x more expensive
    Acer Vero HL1820 is more expensive than the average projector (£1,320 vs £660).
    £1,320 vs £660
  • 10.9% worse value for money
    Acer Vero HL1820 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (6.26 vs 6.9).
    6.26 vs 6.95
  • 9.1% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (2000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,000 vs 2,200
  • 0.85 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.9 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.86 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 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.
  • 1 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (29 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    Eco mode figure.
    29 dB vs 28 dB
  • 66 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (216 mm vs 150 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 150 mm.
    216 mm vs 150 mm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Acer Vero HL1820

  • Native 4K UHD resolution providing sharp and high-detail visuals
  • RGB Laser technology offering pure, accurate colors covering 106% of the BT.2020 spectrum
  • Energy-efficient design consuming up to 50% less power than traditional lamp-based projectors
  • High durability with a light source rated for up to 30,000 hours in ECO mode
  • Low input latency of 4.2ms and 240Hz refresh rate at 1080p, making it excellent for gaming
  • Eco-friendly construction featuring a chassis made with 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics
  • Flexible setup options with 1.6x optical zoom, 360-degree projection, and advanced keystone correction

What customers don't like about Acer Vero HL1820

  • Internal 15W speakers may lack sufficient volume and depth for a full home cinema experience
  • Limited brightness in high-light environments, performing best in darkened rooms with its 2,000 ANSI lumens
  • Restricted connectivity with only two HDMI 2.0 ports compared to some competitors that offer more or newer standards
  • Lack of integrated smart TV features like Android TV, requiring an external streaming device
  • Larger physical footprint and weight compared to some ultra-portable laser models

Verdict

The Acer Vero HL1820 is an eco-conscious 4K UHD RGB laser projector featuring native 3840 x 2160 resolution, 2,000 ANSI lumens of brightness, and a high 3,500,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Built with 50% post-consumer recycled plastic, it offers a long-lasting light source rated for up to 30,000 hours in ECO mode and covers 106% of the BT.2020 color gamut for exceptional color accuracy. Its primary advantages include professional-grade gaming support with a 240Hz refresh rate at 1080p and ultra-low 4.2ms input lag, alongside flexible installation via 1.6x optical zoom and 360-degree projection. However, potential drawbacks include the lack of modern HDMI 2.1 ports and the absence of vertical or horizontal lens shift, which may limit placement flexibility compared to higher-end models.

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