The Acer V7850 was already presented at ISE 2016. Now Acer has unveiled another 4K projector, the Acer H7850. At first glance, the two differ externally in the colour of the zoom and focus rings: copper-gold on the V7850, silver on the H7850. The bigger differences lie inside, and we present them to you below.
Contents:
- Why two 4K projectors?
- 4K UHD resolution
- HDR & Rec. 2020 compatible
- AccuMotion (frame interpolation)
- Design and connections of the 4K projectors
- Flexibility & form factor
- Acer V7850 & Acer H7850 compared & conclusion
Why two 4K projectors?
At first we were a little surprised that Acer is now bringing two 4K projectors to market, as only one model had been announced. Why is Acer launching a second model? Once we had looked at the specifications of the two projectors, it became clear. One model, the V7850, is intended more for a dedicated home cinema room, e.g. in the basement. The H7850, by contrast, is designed more as an entertainer for the living room. This can be seen in two characteristics. The first is light output. While the Acer V7850 offers “only” 2,100 lumens, the H7850 has 3,000 lumens. In this case, of course, “only” is exactly right for a home cinema basement, i.e. a home cinema room that can be darkened. The difference in light output comes down to a technical detail: the colour wheel. The Acer V7850 uses an RGBRGB colour wheel, which lets through less light than the standard colour wheel (RGBYCMW) of the Acer H7850. In return, it produces even more natural colours.
Thanks to the RGBRGB colour wheel, the home cinema version can be calibrated to the ISF ccc standard. This means you can save one setting for use in a bright room (day) and one for a darkened room (night).
With its higher light output, the Acer H7850 is well equipped for a wide range of applications. Whether home cinema, gaming or football, the H7850 always cuts a fine figure.
Acer H7850
€2,499.00
- Native 4K UHD resolution (3,840 x 2,160)
- 3,000 lumens brightness
- HDR support
- Rec. 2020 support
- Acer AcuMotion (frame interpolation)
Acer V7850
€2,999.00
- Native 4K UHD resolution (3,840 x 2,160)
- 2,100 lumens brightness
- HDR support
- Rec. 2020 support
- Acer AcuMotion (frame interpolation)
- Optimised RGBRGB colour wheel with video chipset
Key specs at a glance
All key specs at a glance
- Native 4K UHD resolution (3,840 x 2,160)
- 3,000 lumens brightness
- HDR support
- Rec. 2020 support
- Acer AcuMotion (frame interpolation)
All key specs at a glance
- Native 4K UHD resolution (3,840 x 2,160)
- 2,100 lumens brightness
- HDR support
- Rec. 2020 support
- Acer AcuMotion (frame interpolation)
- Optimised RGBRGB colour wheel with video chipset
4K UHD resolution
Like Acer's first 4K projector, the V9800, the two new models also use 4K UHD resolution, currently the standard 4K resolution for DLP projectors. Its 3840 x 2160 pixels offer four times as many as Full HD.
The fact that two projectors have been launched shows that 4K is becoming increasingly important for Acer. With two different 4K projectors, Acer naturally appeals to far more users than with a single, pure home cinema device.
Thanks to the RGBRGB colour wheel, the home cinema version can be calibrated to the ISF ccc standard. This means you can save one setting for use in a bright room (day) and one for a darkened room (night).
With its higher light output, the Acer H7850 is well equipped for a wide range of applications. Whether home cinema, gaming or football, the H7850 always cuts a fine figure.
HDR & Rec. 2020 compatible
Both Acer projectors are HDR and Rec. 2020 compatible. HDR (High Dynamic Range) is already regarded as a given for 4K projectors today. In fact it isn't yet, as not all 4K projectors on the market support HDR. This puts the new Acer 4K projectors among the leaders when it comes to contrast reproduction.
Another plus is Rec. 2020 compatibility. This new colour space is specifically tailored to 4K and 8K content and ensures optimum results in colour reproduction. The Acer V7850 and Acer H7850 thus benefit from colour gamut coverage that is ideal for 4K projectors.
AccuMotion (frame interpolation)
After a long time without a projector featuring frame interpolation, Acer has now given both projectors its AccuMotion technology, as Acer calls frame interpolation. Frame interpolation ensures smooth motion during fast movement. This is particularly noticeable in action films. Fast pans normally cause the image to smear, which is of course distracting. Frame interpolation counteracts this and renders motion cleanly and without judder. It also creates a more three-dimensional picture.
The connections
The connections of the Acer V7850 and Acer H7850 are identical! Both have all the important connections: two HDMI inputs plus a VGA input and output. The projectors can also be connected to the network via LAN and WLAN. In addition, there is a USB port and a 12-volt trigger interface.
Flexibility
Both projectors have flexible optics with a 1.6x zoom, giving you flexibility in placement and choice of image size.
A practical feature is the vertical lens shift function, offering a vertical offset of +/- 15%. Compared with other projectors, this is not particularly generous. However, it gives you enough freedom to fine-tune the image on the screen. This is especially useful with screens that have a black top drop.
Form factor
Compared with the 4K projectors available so far, the two new Acer 4K projectors offer a completely new form factor. While other current devices weigh between 10 and 20 kg and are the size of a small suitcase, the V7850 and H7850 weigh just 5.3 kg and measure 39.8 x 29.7 x 12.7 cm (WxDxH). This keeps them portable, so you can take them along to a friend's for a home cinema evening.
Conclusion
As expected, the V7850 is noticeably more expensive than the H7850. This is due to its picture quality and the associated features. It offers Rec. 709 support and covers the sRGB colour space, which it achieves thanks to the RGBRGB colour wheel. We were able to get a first impression of the Acer H7850, which positively surprised us. Even as a prototype, its picture quality is already outstanding – and the Acer V7850 should noticeably surpass it.
We hope this article has given you a brief impression of Acer's new 4K models. If you have any further questions about the devices, just give us a call – we are happy to advise you!
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Further guides:
- What do 4K, UHD and 2K mean? – 4K, UHD and 2K explained
- Pixel shifting vs. native 4K in projectors – native 4K and pixel shifting compared
- Projector resolution – resolutions at a glance
