BenQ TH685P
| Brand | BenQ · Home Entertainment |
| Type | Gaming |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | April 2022 |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | Lamp |
| Brightness | 3,500 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1.13–1.46:1 |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.3 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 33.4 ms |
A 1080p single-chip DLP lamp projector rated at 3,500 ANSI lumens, aimed at gaming and bright-room home viewing. It has two HDMI 2.0 inputs, a 120 Hz 1080p mode with 8.3 ms input lag, and no smart platform or VGA input.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 3,500 lm ANSI | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.48 in | |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Colour wheel segments | 6 | |
| Dynamic contrast | 10,000:1 | |
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 95% coverage | |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | |
| Colour temperature presets | Native, Custom | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | |
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | |
| Picture mode memories | 2 | |
| 3D | Yes | |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
Light source
| Light source | Lamp | |
| Lamp power | 245 W | |
| Replacement lamp | 5J.JKX05.001 | |
| Light-source life | 4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 8,000 h dynamic | |
| Warm-up time | 30 s | |
| Cool-down time | 90 s |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.13–1.46:1100″ · 2.49–3.23 m | |
| Image size | 30–300 in | |
| Projection offset | 105% | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 1.3×Derived | |
| Focal length | 11.9–15.5 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.94–2.07 | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Vertical lens shift | ±5% | |
| Motorised lens shift | No | |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | |
| Auto keystone | Yes |
Motion & gaming
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 120 Hz | |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.3 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 33.4 ms Fast Mode; the 4K 60 Hz figure is a signal downscaled to 1080p | Fast Mode; the 4K 60 Hz figure is a signal downscaled to 1080p |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) | |
| Other video inputs | None | |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm | |
| Control ports | RS-232 |
Smart platform
| Smart platform | None |
Audio
| Speaker power | 5 W | |
| Speakers | 1 | |
| Layout | Mono | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 312 × 225 × 110 mm | |
| Weight | 2,790 g | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 20–25 mm screws |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | |
| Power draw | Max 340 W · Normal 297 W · Eco 206 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Risk group | RG2 | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h) Pre-installed lamps: 2,000 hours or one year, whichever comes first. | |
| User manual | esupportdownload.benq.com | |
| Spare parts | Lamp 5J.JKX05.001 |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card | |
| Remote | IR |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| — | Benq TH685P 1080p Gaming Projector review AndroidGuys | AndroidGuys |
Videos
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the TH685P needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.127–1.46:1 lens.
- Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
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Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard, US | 🇺🇸 US | UPC | 840046047382 |
| MPN | TH685P |