BenQ TH685i vs BenQ X1300i
BenQ TH685i is $400 cheaper, brighter and better for gaming. BenQ X1300i is quieter.
| Key differences | ||
|---|---|---|
| White light outputANSI | ||
| White light outputANSI | 3,500 lm ANSI | 3,000 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.13–1.46:1 | 1.3–1.56:1 |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | LED |
| Fan noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) |
| MSRP | ||
| MSRP | $899 | $1,299 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.5–3.2 m | 2.9–3.5 m |
| Picture | ||
| White light outputANSI | ||
| White light outputANSI | 3,500 lm ANSI | 3,000 lm ANSI |
| Imaging technology | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | ||
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.48 in | 0.65 in |
| Native resolution | ||
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native aspect | ||
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Colour wheel segments | ||
| Colour wheel segments | 6 | 6 |
| Colour wheel speed | ||
| Colour wheel speed | 2× | — |
| Dynamic contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 10,000:1 | 500,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | ||
| Dynamic contrast method | — | Light-source dimming |
| Colour gamut | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 95% coverage | Rec. 709 98% coverage |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | ||
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 |
| Colour temperature presets | ||
| Colour temperature presets | Native, Custom | — |
| HDR formats | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Colour management (CMS) | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| Picture mode memories | ||
| Picture mode memories | 2 | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | ||
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | LED |
| Emitter | ||
| Emitter | — | 4-channel LED |
| Lamp power | ||
| Lamp power | 245 W | — |
| Replacement lamp | ||
| Replacement lamp | 5J.JL805.001 | — |
| Light-source life | ||
| Light-source life | 4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 8,000 h dynamic | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco |
| Warm-up time | ||
| Warm-up time | About 30 s | About 30 s |
| Cool-down time | ||
| Cool-down time | — | About 90 s |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.13–1.46:1 | 1.3–1.56:1 |
| Image size | ||
| Image size | 30–300 in | 60–150 in |
| Projection offset | ||
| Projection offset | 105% | 91% |
| Zoom | ||
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | ||
| Zoom ratio | 1.3×Derived | 1.2×Derived |
| Focal length | ||
| Focal length | 11.9–15.5 mm | 19.16–23.02 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | ||
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.94–2.07 | 1.6–1.75 |
| Focus | ||
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | ||
| Vertical lens shift | ±5% | None |
| Horizontal lens shift | ||
| Horizontal lens shift | — | None |
| Vertical keystone | ||
| Vertical keystone | 40° | 30° |
| Horizontal keystone | ||
| Horizontal keystone | — | 30° |
| Auto keystone | ||
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max input refresh | ||
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz | 1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz |
| Input lag | ||
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.3 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 33.4 ms | 1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.3 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 33.4 ms |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.0 (ARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal) | HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (ARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal) |
| Other video inputs | ||
| Other video inputs | VGA, Component | — |
| Max input resolution | ||
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Audio inputs | ||
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm | — |
| Control ports | ||
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232, 12 V trigger |
| Horizontal scan | ||
| Horizontal scan | 15–102 kHz | 15–135 kHz |
| Vertical scan | ||
| Vertical scan | 23–120 Hz | 23–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | ||
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Smart platform | ||
| Smart platform | Android TV | Android TV |
| OS version | ||
| OS version | 9 | 9 |
| Google-certified | ||
| Google-certified | Yes | — |
| Chipset | ||
| Chipset | Amlogic S905Y2 | Amlogic S905Y2 |
| RAM | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | ||
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Security updates until | ||
| Security updates until | 31 Dec 2024 | — |
| Netflix | ||
| Netflix | No | No |
| Casting | ||
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | Chromecast built-in |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | ||
| Speaker power | 5 W | 10 W |
| Speakers | ||
| Speakers | 1 | 2 |
| Layout | ||
| Layout | Mono | Stereo |
| Tuned by | ||
| Tuned by | — | treVolo, Bongiovi DPS |
| Audio outputs | ||
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, HDMI ARC | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC |
| HDMI audio return | ||
| HDMI audio return | ARCDerived | ARCDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 312 × 225 × 110 mm | 272 × 259 × 207 mm |
| Weight | ||
| Weight | 2,790 g | 6,400 g |
| Colours | ||
| Colours | White | — |
| Orientations | ||
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | ||
| Ceiling mount | M4 | M4, 20–25 mm screws |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | ||
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 10–90%RH |
| Altitude | ||
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode |
| Power draw | ||
| Power draw | Max 340 W · Normal 297 W · Eco 206 W | Max 360 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 160 W |
| Standby | ||
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | Up to 0.5 W |
| Mains input | ||
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Fan noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) |
| Safety & support | ||
| Risk group | ||
| Risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h) | 3 yr |
| User manual | ||
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/TH685i/TH685i_UM_EN_210913182301.pdf | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/X1300i/X1300i_UM_EN_210112175341.pdf |
| Spare parts | ||
| Spare parts | Lamp 5J.JL805.001 | — |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, VGA cable, Streaming dongle | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Warranty card, Lens cap, Streaming dongle |
| Remote | ||
| Remote | IR · voice | Voice |