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Acer Projectors: UK Buying Guide

Acer makes one of the widest ranges of DLP projectors in the UK, from budget business and classroom models to 4K home cinema, Predator gaming and RGB laser ultra-short-throw projectors.

22Models Listed
£305.99Price From
£1,281.99Price To
Up to 5,500Lumens

Top 5 Characteristics of Acer Projectors

  1. DLP technology — Almost every Acer projector uses DLP, which gives sharp images, good contrast and no risk of LCD panel colour fade.
  2. 4K home cinema — H-series models such as the H6830BD and H6815BD project 4K UHD images for a home cinema screen at mid-range prices.
  3. Laser ultra-short throw — The HL1810U and Vero HL1820 use RGB laser light and sit just in front of the wall to throw a large picture, like a laser TV.
  4. Long-life LED and laser — LED and laser models such as the PD and Vero ranges avoid lamp replacements and run for up to 20,000 hours or more.
  5. Business and education — Bright P-series and S-series models with wireless casting suit meeting rooms and classrooms.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Huge range at almost every price
  • Strong brightness for the money
  • 4K and laser models at competitive prices
  • Gaming-focused Predator models

Cons

  • Built-in speakers are basic on most models
  • Budget models use lower SVGA or XGA resolutions
  • Some buyers notice the DLP rainbow effect

Acer Projectors We List

ModelPrice
Acer X1128H - DLP projector - 3D - SVGA (800 x 600)£305.99
Acer X129H DLP XGA 4800 Lm 20000:1 Short throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens XGA (1024x768)£325.99
Acer Business P1358i DLP Projector – 5000 ANSI Lumens, WXGA 16:10, Wireless Casting, 20,000:1 Contrast£423.99
Acer H6546Ki Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D£512.99
Acer X1526 DLP 1080P 4000 LM Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080)£528.99
Acer Business P1558i DLP Projector – 5200 ANSI Lumens, Full HD, Wireless Casting, 1.3x Zoom, 10,000:1 Contrast£591.99
Acer Vero PD2528ic projector - Full HD, LED, 3,200 ANSI lm£689.99
Acer Home H6830BD DLP Projector (4K (3840 x 2160), 10,000:1, 4000 lumens, 16:9, 10000hrs)£887.99
Acer HL1810U ultra-short throw projector - 4K Ultra HD, RGB laser, 2,800 RGB laser lm£1,084.99
Acer Vero HL1820 projector - 4K Ultra HD, RGB laser, 5,500 RGB laser lm£1,281.99

Prices are taken from our latest retailer feed and can change; check the product page for the current price.

Acer vs Other Projectors Brands

BrandModels ListedPrice RangeComparison
Acer22£305.99–£1,281.99—
Optoma21£426.99–£9,576.99Acer vs Optoma
ViewSonic9£288.99–£1,677.99Acer vs ViewSonic
BenQ5£376.99–£2,932.99Acer vs BenQ
Hisense2£1,599–£2,299Acer vs Hisense
Philips1£340.99–£340.99Acer vs Philips

Who Should Buy Acer Projectors?

Acer suits buyers who want a bright, good-value projector for almost any use. The H-series is a strong choice for a first 4K home cinema, the Predator GD711 suits gamers, and the laser ultra-short-throw models are an alternative to a very large TV. Business and school buyers will find bright, reliable P and S-series models. Check the resolution carefully, as the cheapest models are designed for presentations rather than films.

Buying Considerations

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Acer projectors good?

Acer projectors are well regarded for brightness and value, with a wide choice from business models to 4K home cinema and laser projectors.

Which Acer projector is best for home cinema?

The 4K H-series models such as the H6830BD and H6815BD are popular for home cinema, while the HL1810U and HL1820 laser models suit buyers who want an ultra-short-throw setup.

What is an ultra-short-throw projector?

An ultra-short-throw projector sits just in front of the wall and throws a large image from a few centimetres away, so no ceiling mount is needed.

Do Acer projectors need new lamps?

Lamp-based models need a new lamp after several thousand hours, while Acer LED and laser models are designed to last for the life of the projector.

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