Should You Buy an Acer Projector?

Acer is one of the most popular projector brands as well as being well known for its PC monitors and TVs.

If you are thinking about buying an Acer projector then our handy guide provides you with all the key info at a glance. Our objective, impartial comparison of projector brands is compiled by analysing over 21,000 user and expert reviews and 670+ awards from hundreds of different review sites on over 2,600 projectors.

Acer are recognised for their wide selection of mid-range and award winning projectors. Their projectors start at $159 for the C202i which has a noise level of 29dB, is a projector that has a 5000:1 contrast ratio and a projector that has a resolution of wvga (854x480) and go up to $2,023 for the H6810 which has a noise level of 33dB, is a projector that has a medium contrast ratio and a projector that has a resolution of 2160p (3840x2160). The average price of a new Acer projector is $640.

Is Acer the Best Projector Brand?

So are Acer projectors any good? We give every projector a Kagoo Score by analysing its specs, reviews and prices and comparing this to its competitors. By aggregating this data across all projectors we are able to impartially rank all the projector brands.

Our detailed analysis taking into account all of the above factors found that Acer is the 6th best projector brand out there.

Let's look at how Acer projectors compare to the other projector brands across each of the key facets that make up the Kagoo Score.

Acer have better reviews than the typical projector brand, with the average rating of a Acer projector being 71%. Acer also have a number of great features including HDR compatible and smart projector which sets them apart from the competition.

There's a smaller selection of Acer projectors available compared to other projector brands, with only 43 Acer projectors currently on the market in the US. Acer projectors also tend to be cheaper than most other projector brands however they are still a less popular choice with consumers.

When it comes to energy efficiency the average annual running cost of Acer projector is $15 (based on a person typically using a projector for 5 hours per week), which makes them less efficient than most other projector brands.

What Do the Acer Projector Reviews Say?

We've added up all the reviews for every Acer projector to work out the average distribution of reviews for Acer and then compared this to the other projector brands.

Expert Reviews

5 stars		57
4 stars		120
3 stars		36
2 stars		9
1 star		1

User Reviews

5 stars		364
4 stars		152
3 stars		29
2 stars		30
1 star		36

Over 79% of expert reviews and 84% of user reviews for Acer projectors are 4 stars or higher. This compares to 84% and 88% respectively across all Projector brands.

Purchasers of Acer projectors frequently mentioned that the product was well designed, easy to use and good at displaying high definition TV. Their projectors have also won 40+ awards.

In the table below we compare the average review score given to Acer projectors by some of the most popular technology review sites against their reviews for other projector brands. The best review score from each review source is highlighted in green.

Average Review Score	Benq	Optoma	Epson	Acer	Sony
	71% 40 reviews	71% 21 reviews	78% 38 reviews	68% 17 reviews	80% 1 review
	81% 23 reviews	67% 9 reviews	72% 6 reviews	67% 6 reviews	85% 29 reviews
	93% 18 reviews	95% 20 reviews	96% 15 reviews	87% 12 reviews	95% 7 reviews
	84% 19 reviews	82% 18 reviews	90% 3 reviews	79% 7 reviews	85% 6 reviews
	78% 12 reviews	80% 18 reviews	82% 11 reviews	70% 2 reviews	85% 8 reviews
	78% 15 reviews	79% 14 reviews	70% 3 reviews	77% 9 reviews	91% 9 reviews
	74% 14 reviews	74% 10 reviews	77% 3 reviews	67% 3 reviews	86% 10 reviews
	64% 14 reviews	62% 9 reviews	74% 7 reviews	60% 3 reviews
	89% 8 reviews	87% 15 reviews	90% 4 reviews	88% 4 reviews	100% 1 review
	80% 7 reviews	83% 8 reviews	90% 4 reviews	60% 1 review	96% 9 reviews
	69% 9 reviews	92% 5 reviews	80% 5 reviews	67% 6 reviews	95% 4 reviews
	84% 10 reviews	64% 5 reviews	70% 2 reviews	63% 6 reviews	78% 5 reviews
	85% 8 reviews	73% 8 reviews	73% 3 reviews	63% 7 reviews	100% 2 reviews
	83% 3 reviews	82% 5 reviews	87% 3 reviews	80% 5 reviews	93% 9 reviews
	72% 7 reviews	76% 4 reviews	70% 1 review	72% 5 reviews	89% 5 reviews
	80% 3 reviews	80% 2 reviews	69% 12 reviews		77% 4 reviews
	70% 4 reviews	73% 2 reviews	78% 5 reviews	73% 1 review	83% 9 reviews
	78% 6 reviews	83% 3 reviews	87% 3 reviews	82% 6 reviews	80% 3 reviews
	81% 6 reviews	77% 6 reviews	100% 1 review	78% 6 reviews	90% 1 review
	88% 5 reviews	80% 1 review	80% 2 reviews	60% 5 reviews	100% 3 reviews
Other Expert Sites	69% 191 reviews	71% 85 reviews	69% 86 reviews	72% 104 reviews	74% 71 reviews
Average	79% 422 reviews	78% 268 reviews	80% 217 reviews	72% 215 reviews	88% 196 reviews

How Many Industry Awards Have Acer Projectors Received?

After checking thousands of expert review websites we found 43 industry awards for Acer projectors. The table below compares the number of awards received by Acer to other popular projector brands. The largest number of awards provided by each review source is highlighted in green.

Compare all award winning projectors

Number of Awards	Benq	Optoma	Epson	Acer	Sony
	6	5	25	2	14
	10	13	14	6	6
	5	7	3	2	8
	7	6	2		10
	13		3		8
	5	4	1	6	5
		3	15	1
	2	5	2	2	7
	2	1	4	1	8
	4	6			4
	6	1	1	3	3
	3	2	3	5	1
	2	4	2	1	4
	1	8	1		2
	7	4
			2		7
	9
	3		1	1	2
	3			1	3
	4			1
Other Expert Sites	33	10	27	11	10
Total	125	79	106	43	102

How Reliable Are Acer Projectors?

We checked over 21,000 reviews to find comments about the reliability of Acer projectors. 20 of these reviews mention reliability of which 92% were positive. Therefore the vast majority of Acer projector owners and reviewers thought the product was reliable.

So, most people think that Acer projectors are good quality. Now let's take a look at some of the reviews for Acer projectors that mention reliability:

RELIABLE

the built in monitor

The projector does have a built in speaker

v important) are reliable

The built in speakers are pretty decent (unlike many projectors) so I can hold off getting a surround sound for now

The only negative is the built in speaker which isn't suitable for home cinema use

NOT RELIABLE

I tough that it was defective

not heavy duty material

Features to Look Out For On Acer Projectors

There's a number of great features to look out for on the latest range of Acer projectors that set them apart from the competition. These include HDR compatible and smart projector.

Acer HDR Compatible

Acer projectors that are HDR compatible include the Acer H6810BD ($2,023) and the Acer X138WH ($563).

Acer Smart Projector

Acer projectors that are smart projector include the Acer C101I ($264).

What is the Best Budget Choice Acer Projector?

Acer X138WH

WUXGA RESOLUTION

30dB

3,700 ANSI Lumens BRIGHTNESS

4,000h LAMP SERVICE LIFE

203W LAMP POWER

At only $563 and with a Kagoo Score of 73 the Acer X138WH makes a great budget choice.

Features We Love:

1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) resolution

Quieter than average noise level (30dB)

High contrast ratio (20000:1)

Supports 3D

Handheld remote control

A low cost and good spec WUXGA quiet projector. It has a built-in speaker and a handheld remote control and supports 3D and full HD.

79 Features	Good Features
72 Value for Money	Good
73 Kagoo Score	Very Good

Acer projector X138WH review

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