Acer is launching two of its new eco-friendly Vero laser projectors today, designed to elevate home entertainment experiences while minimizing their environmental impact, featuring 4K UHD resolution and HDR10 compatibility to deliver what the company says are stunning visuals and enhanced brightness with 4000 ANSI lumens from its laser/LED hybrid light source. These projectors are advertised as having a 30,000-hour lifespan, with the HL6810ATV model being unique for coming with an Acer-exclusive Android TV embedded dongle design.
Product links and pricing:
- Acer Vero HL6810 (starting at EUR 1,699)
- Acer Vero HL6810ATV (starting at EUR 1,599)
Specifications for HL6810:
| Model name | HL6810 |
| Display panel | 0.65″ UHD DMD |
| Resolution | Native: 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) |
| Brightness | 4,000ANSI Lumens (Standard), 3,200 ANSI Lumens (ECO), (Compliant with ISO 21118 standard) |
| Light source | Laser/LED hybrid |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 (Native), 4:3 (Supported) |
| Throw ratio | 1.15~1.5 (100″@2.5m) |
| Zoom ratio | 1.3X |
| Contrast ratio | 50,000:1 |
| Lamp life | 20,000 Hours (Standard), 30,000 Hours (ECO) |
| Projection lens | F = 2.48 ~ 2.78, f = 16.88 ~ 21.88mm, Manual Zoom & Focus |
| Lens shift | Vertical 55%~65% |
| Keystone | +/-30° (Vertical, Auto), +/-30° (Horizontal, Manual), 4-Corner adjustment |
| Noise level | 29 dBA (ECO) |
| Audio | 10W x 1 |
| Input interface | HDMI 2.0b (Video, Audio, HDCP) x 1, HDMI 2.0b (Video, Audio, HDCP, audio return) x 1 |
| Output interface | PC Audio (Stereo mini jack) x 1, USB (Type A for 5V/1.5A DC out) x 1 |
| Control interface | USB (Type A 2.0) x 1, share output port RS232 (D-sub) x 1 |
| Dimension | 304 x 226 x 119 mm (w/ feet) (11.2″ x 8.9″ x 4.7″) |
| Weight | 3.2 Kg (7.05 lbs) |
Specifications for HL6810ATV:
| Model name | HL6810ATV |
| Display panel | 0.65″ UHD DMD |
| Resolution | Native: 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) |
| Brightness | 4,000ANSI Lumens (Standard), 3,200 ANSI Lumens (ECO), (Compliant with ISO 21118 standard) |
| Light source | Laser/LED hybrid |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 (Native), 4:3 (Supported) |
| Throw ratio | 1.15~1.5 (100″@2.5m) |
| Zoom ratio | 1.3X |
| Contrast ratio | 50,000:1 |
| Lamp life | 20,000 Hours (Standard), 30,000 Hours (ECO) |
| Projection lens | F = 2.48 ~ 2.78, f = 16.88 ~ 21.88mm, Manual Zoom & Focus |
| Lens shift | Vertical 55%~65% |
| Keystone | +/-30° (Vertical, Auto), +/-30° (Horizontal, Manual), 4-Corner adjustment |
| Noise level | 29 dBA (ECO) |
| Audio | 10W x 1 |
| Input interface | HDMI 2.0b (Video, Audio, HDCP) x 1 HDMI 2.0b (Video, Audio, HDCP, audio return) x 1 HDMI 2.0b (Android ATV dongle) x 1 USB (Multimedia, Type A 2.0) x 1, share output/Control port |
| Output interface | PC Audio (Stereo mini jack) x 1, USB (Type A for 5V/1.5A DC out & Multimedia) x 1 |
| Control interface | USB (Type A 2.0) x 1, share output port RS232 (D-sub) x 1 |
| Dimension | 304 x 226 x 119 mm (w/ feet) (11.2″ x 8.9″ x 4.7″) |
| Weight | 3.2 Kg (7.05 lbs) |
Acer on its new projectors:
The latest projector offerings feature the Acer Vero HL6810 and Acer Vero HL6810ATV smart projectors for home entertainment. These models feature 4K Ultra HD (3840×2160) resolution and 4,000 ANSI lumens through their laser/LED hybrid light source so crystal-clear images and vibrant colors come alive when streaming or gaming on the big screen, even in well-lit environments. Details are vivid even in the darkest of scenes thanks to their 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and the ability to reach 105% of the Rec. 709 color gamut for pinpoint color accuracy. Plus, these are HDR10/HLG compatible, producing a larger spectrum of color and brightness accuracy through four available modes to accommodate various types of content. Acer’s tailor-made Football mode is also available on these models to optimize scenes projected on larger surfaces to make them more realistic and vivid, like watching everything unfold in front of their eyes.
The Vero HL6810ATV features an embedded Android TV dongle located at the back of the chassis, helping simplify installations and eliminating unnecessary cables for a cleaner setup. With an Android TV dongle, the smart projector offers direct access to in-demand entertainment content and streaming applications such as Netflix and YouTube without the need to connect to external devices. The smart projector can be controlled using voice-activated prompts with a dedicated remote or a smartphone for added convenience.
With support for 4K UHD resolution, viewers can enjoy next-level visual fidelity when streaming their favorite content. The projectors offer 1.3x zoom capability to allow for more flexibility when adjusting and projecting in different viewing spaces and go hand in hand with the HV keystone and 4 corner correction technology for the best possible views. In terms of protection, the devices are IP5X-rated to protect against potential damage from external factors and help lessen the negative effects of blue light exposure to viewers’ eyes thanks to Acer BlueLight Shield technology. Audiovisual enthusiasts can easily connect their amplifiers or external speakers through the projectors’ HDMI 2.0[5] (audio return) port and enjoy 3D cinematic experiences in the comfort of their own homes thanks to Blu-ray 3D support.
Discussion (7 replies)
Join Discussion →Yep, heard about this one and its tempting but I'm mostly set on just getting a bigger oled down the road. I'm hoping I can get an LG 85" C-class for around $3000 in a few years and just mount it to the wall and call it done.
Otherwise, 4,000 ANSI lumens is pretty amazing for a 4K projector. At ~$1,600 it's not bad. When I went to Acer's site it also said there's a 240 Hz 1080p mode but the major downside is no mention of VRR and it's not HDMI 2.1. I also read some mention that it might support 3D but I'm not sure about that and that it can include an Android dongle which would be a huge plus. That with Arc takes out a lot of headache.
Interesting. But I think if I was going projector I would be more interested in one of the laser ultra short throw types so I don't have to ceiling mount and deal with wiring / noise over my head. Still if one already had an older projector setup this could be a nice swap in upgrade
I would too but the good ones are sooo expensive. Basically double, triple, or more the price.
Eco friendly?
Instead of burning 4 trees an hour in energy it burns 3.85 trees an hour. Eco friendly indeed!
I gotta wonder what the compromises are for the short-throw ones - there are optics involved and imperfections are going to be magnified.
Also wondering about the noise / etc.; if I were doing a projector (and like @Peter_Brosdahl I'd rather have a direct-view OLED), I'd only want to ceiling or back wall mount it depending on the room; primarily I'd be concerned with cables, the protection of the projector, and alignment as anything placed in the middle of a room is likely to be pressured to be moved out of the way at times.
Noise can probably be dealt with. Put a box with sound-dampening material around it to limit avenues of noise escape, and if necessary wire up a set up large, quiet fans (Noctua 200mm?) that start with the projector to evacuate the box itself.
Noise. Yep another issue that become increasingly annoying as projectors get brighter. I admit I never thought about doing the measures @LazyGamer mentioned and I'm sure they'd work but still given all the other limitations of projectors, I'm pretty much done buying more. Our current, and third since I started buying them is an Optoma UHD50 and while it is impressive, even at 2400 lumens, HDR10, and when the room is totally dark, can have issues with dark scenes that are very common to HDR movies. Add in the fan noise and over the years I've become a bit annoyed with it even though it is a blast with the 200-300" image.
That being said and this TV is getting some praise from tech reviewers and it's price/specs are impressive.
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