BenQ TH690ST
With minimal input lag and good color accuracy, the BenQ TH690ST is a significant step up from entry level, making it an acceptable short-throw projector for watching movies and gaming.
-- As reviewed by PCMag

Product details
- 1080P HDR VIBRANT IN-GAME COLORS: 1080p HDR-enabled with 4K compatibility, and stunning movie industrial color 84% DCI-P3 and 98% Rec.709.
- 4LED TECHNOLOGY: BenQ-exclusive Auto Color Calibration balances WRGBYCM color points for consistent vibrant color, overcoming natural RGB decay over the lamp lifespan.
- SHORT THROW PROJECTION DISTANCE: Short throw projectors provide immersive 100" gameplay within 4.9ft.
- 8.3MS LOW LATENCY: Down to 4ms (1080p @120Hz) or 16ms (1080p @60Hz) under game mode for smooth gameplay.
- PRO PERFORMANCE: Compatible with major consoles (Sony PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One X, Google Stadia) huge, bright, sharp images and equalized audio
- DEDICATED GAME MODE: The Game Mode empowers you to tweak the images for the best display in a dark or bright environment.
- MULTI-PURPOSE ENTERTAINMENT: It's also perfect for movies and live sports with brilliantly immersive visual experiences.
- INDUSTRY LEADING WARRANTY: 3-year limited parts and labor coverage; our US-based customer service team is here when you need it.
PROS
+ Good color accuracy and shadow detail
+ Short throw with 1.2x zoom
+ Short input lag times
+ 1,920-by-1,080-pixel native resolution
CONS
- Low brightness for a gaming projector
- Potentially distracting rainbow artifacts
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By PCMag on February 11, 2023
With minimal input lag and good color accuracy, the BenQ TH690ST is a significant step up from entry level, making it an acceptable short-throw projector for watching movies and gaming.
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