BenQ TH690ST
| Brand | BenQ · Home Entertainment |
| Type | Gaming |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | June 2022 |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | LED |
| Brightness | 2,300 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 0.69–0.83:1 |
| 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 short-throw projector with a 4LED light source rated at 2,300 ANSI lumens, aimed at console gaming and casual home cinema. It has two HDMI 2.0b inputs, rated input lag of 8.3 ms at 1080p/120 Hz, HDR10 and HLG, 3D, 5 W x 2 speakers, and no smart platform.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 2,300 lm ANSI | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Dynamic contrast | 500,000:1 | |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | |
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 98% coverage · DCI-P3 84% coverage | |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | |
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | |
| Picture mode memories | 1 | |
| 3D | Yes | |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | |
| 3D glasses sync | DLP-Link |
Light source
| Light source | LED | |
| Emitter | 4-channel LED | |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco · 20,000 h dynamic | |
| Warm-up time | About 10 s | |
| Cool-down time | About 2 s |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 0.69–0.83:1100″ · 1.53–1.84 m | |
| Image size | 30–200 in | |
| Projection offset | 103% | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 1.2×Derived | |
| Focal length | 10.2–12.24 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.6–2.78 | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | |
| Auto keystone | Yes |
Motion & gaming
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz | |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.3 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 33.4 ms Game mode; the 4K 60 Hz signal is downscaled to 1080p. BenQ advises setting keystone and overscan to 0. | Game mode; the 4K 60 Hz signal is downscaled to 1080p. BenQ advises setting keystone and overscan to 0. |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) | |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm | |
| Control ports | RS-232 |
Audio
| Speaker power | 10 W | |
| Speakers | 2 | |
| Tuned by | treVolo, Bongiovi DPS | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical | |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 366 × 244 × 118 mm | |
| Weight | 3,600 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 200 W · Normal 140 W · Eco 120 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Risk group | RG2 | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr | |
| User manual | esupportdownload.benq.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card | |
| Remote | IR |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2022 | BenQ TH690ST LED Gaming Projector Review - Performance Projector Reviews · October 9, 2022 | Projector Reviews |
| September 19, 2022 | BenQ TH690ST LED Gaming Projector Review ProjectorCentral · September 19, 2022 | ProjectorCentral |
| November 30, 2022 | BenQ TH690ST im Test AV-Magazin · November 30, 2022 | AV-Magazin |
| October 9, 2022 | BenQ TH690ST LED Gaming Projector Review Projector Reviews · October 9, 2022 | Projector Reviews |
Videos
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the TH690ST needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 0.69–0.83:1 lens.
- Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
- Download spec as JSON — The same data from the open data API, with variants and identifiers.
Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard, US | 🇺🇸 US | UPC | 840046046552 |
| MPN | TH690ST |
Also known as
| TH690SX | All regions | Regional model |