Acer Showcases Z850 'Predator' Gaming Projector

👤by Chris Yeo Comments 📅04.04.2016 20:52:04


Acer have announced today a world's first ultra-wide HD laser projector specifically designed for gaming.

The 'Predator Z850' features "mirror-less ultra-short-throw technology", which according to Acer, allows for a 24:9 ratio image to be projected of up to 120-inches (304cm) in size from just 18.5 inches away (47cm).

Acer Predator Z850 top view:


The top-mounted Laser Diode powered lens can emit up to 3,000 lumens in brightness, has a 100,000:1 contrast ratio & up to a 30,000 hour lamp lifespan. Acer also highlights 'ColorBoost3D', a technology which allows for rich colour performance in both 2D/3D visuals and ColorSafe II, which can minimise colour degradation.

Acer Predator Z850 rear view:


The Z850 features HDMI, VGA In/Out, Composite Video, USB 3.0, Audio In/Out & a RJ-45 Network port.

Optionally, there is a 'Wireless HD-Kit' as an optional extra for the projector. This allows for up to 1080p lossless image transmission wirelessly.

Here are some highlighted specifications for the unit:

- Native UWHD (1920 x 720) Maximum UWHD (1920 x 1200)
- 10,000:1
- 24:9 (Native), 4:3/16:9 supported
- 87" @35cm (0.25)
- 20000 Hours (Standard), 30000 Hours (Economy)
- 3000 lm (Standard), 2400 lm (Economy)


With an impressive feature set, Acer have priced the projector on their US site at a rather astonishing $4,999.99 (US).