BenQ TH685P

The BenQ TH685P is a solid step above entry level for gaming and home entertainment, and one of the few 1080p projectors that handles HDR color well.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • PLEASE NOTE: TH685P does not have VGA-in or Monitor-Out when compared to the TH685
  • AUDIO W/EQUALIZER: integrated 5 watt speaker by treVolo, with an equalizer, for excellence in audio.
  • 1080p 4K HDR READY: 3500 ANSI lumen brightness; 1080p HDR-enabled w/4K compatibility; 100-inch images from 8.2 feet (2.5m) away; Stunning color 95% Rec. 709.
  • HDR COMPATIBLE: HDR10 Technology with 4K input enhances brigher whites and deeper black levels for an enhanced viewing experience
  • GEARED FOR GAMING: Low latency 8.3ms at 1080p/120Hz low input lag, Game Mode/Game Sound Mode fine-tune audio and images, LumiExpert defeats eye strain during extended play.
  • CONSOLE-COMPATIBLE: Game on PS5 at 1080p at 120Hz and 4K 2160p at 60Hz.
  • MOVIES, GAMING & MORE: Connect to media players and gaming consoles for big screen movies and gaming; connect a 4K UHD HDMI dongle such as the Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast, or Apple TV to play games, stream videos and share photos
  • INDUSTRY LEADING WARRANTY: BenQ's 3-year warranty vs. top competitor's 1-year warranty provides a greater peace of mind with coverage that makes you rest easy that our US-based customer service team is here when you need it.

PROS

+ Bright 3,500 ANSI lumen rating
+ Short input lag
+ Accepts and downconverts 4K input to native 1080p resolution
+ Good color accuracy, contrast, and shadow detail
+ Supports HDR

CONS

- Can't read files from USB memory
- Shows rainbow artifacts (red-green-blue flashes)

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on August 26, 2022
The BenQ TH685P is a solid step above entry level for gaming and home entertainment, and one of the few 1080p projectors that handles HDR color well.
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By CompsMag on January 01, 1970
The Benq TH685P projector has a low-latency input and a 120Hz refresh rate for gamers. It also has a 1080p HDR picture. Even at 100 inches, the picture is clear and bright, but it has a rainbow effect in some places, and the fan is very loud.
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