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BenQ TH685i Projector

1080P Home Theater Projector
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From BenQ — Built for gamers, the BenQ TH685i projector is supercharged with low input lag for real-time video game thrills. Stunning 1080p HDR graphics and 3500 lumens of ultra brightness deliver intense action even in daylight, and awe-inspiring sound immerses you in epic gameplay, unlike anything you've seen. The TH685i is the Google-certified Android TV for all-in-one entertainment, connecting you to the big-screen gaming, TV, sports, and movie options found at the Google Play Store. This is the future of home entertainment, today.

  • 8.3ms@120Hz low input lag with dedicated game modes
  • Google-certified Android TV and Google Play store
  • 1080p HDR enabled with 4K compatibility
  • Built-in 5 watt speaker with Game Sound mode
  • Digital lens shift
  • Auto vertical keystone


BenQ TH685i Projector Specifications

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Performance
4
Features
Ease of Use
Value

Street Price
$849
MSRP
$899
Best Used For
Status
Shipping
Released
October 2020
Warranty
3 Years
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Brightness
3,500 ANSI Lumens
Resolution
1920x1080
Aspect Ratio
16:9 (HD)
Contrast
10,000:1
Display Type
DLP x 1
Color Wheel
6 segments
Color Wheel
2x speed
Color Processing
10-bit
Input Lag
4K/60: 16ms  |  1080p/120: 8.3ms
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/24, 1080p/25, 1080p/30, 1080p/50, 2160p/24, 2160p/60, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
Data Modes
MAX 1920x1200
3D Modes
Full HD 3D

Lamp Type
Metal Halide bulb
Lamp Life
4,000 hours  / 15,000 hours
Lamp Model
5J.JKX05.001  Buy Replacement Lamp

Included Lens
1.3x manual zoom , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
Vertical +/-5%
Throw Distance
1.0 m - 7.5 m  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
76 cm - 762 cm
Throw Ratio
1.13:1 - 1.46:1
Projector Placement
For a
cm
diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 2.5 m and 3.2 m from the screen.
Digital Keystone
Vertical only

Projector Size
10 cm x 30 cm x 23 cm
Weight
2.8 kg
Audible Noise
35 dB  / 29 dB
Internal Speakers
5.0 Watts Mono
Power
340 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
Audio In: Mini Jack
Audio Out: Mini Jack
HDMI (HDCP 2.2) x 2
RS232: DB-9pin
USB
VGA In: Dsub-15pin
VGA Out: Dsub-15pin

Features
Full HD 3D
HDR
Android OS
Streaming Apps
Google Assistant
Blackboard Mode


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ANSI LUMENS  is the most commonly accepted industry standard brightness measurement. The ANSI lumen rating measures the brightest white that a projector can produce by averaging nine light meter measurements taken across the projected image.

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BUYER BEWARE   Either this projector's brightness specification does not cite an industry-accepted unit of measurement, or according to our calculations it seems unlikely that this projector is capable of producing the manufacturer's cited brightness specification.

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