They also provide a 50,000:1 contrast ratio, support HDR10, and reach 105% of the Rec.

To my delight, neither of these projectors have built-in smart TV software.

Instead, they use a simple software interface and must be connected to an external gadget for streaming.

The Acer Vero H6810 laser projector on a starry background.

Andrew Heinzman / How-To Geek

Acer promises a 30,000 hour lifespan for its new projectors.

Post-consumer recycled plastic is incorporated into the projectors' chassis, and recycled paper is included in the packaging.

Acer will launch the dongle-equippedVero HL6810ATVprojector in June with prices starting at 1,699.

TheVero HL6810arrives two months later for 1,599.