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Acer H6523BDX vs BenQ TH685i

What H6523BDX does better (3) and where TH685i wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acer H6523BDX
Acer · 2021H6523BDX
4.2Score
3 advantages
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BenQ TH685i
BenQ · 2021TH685i
4.0Score
5 advantages
3.9Picture4.4
7.1Setup & placement5.8
2.6Noise, lifetime & portability3.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

H6523BDXTH685i
313 × 114240312 × 110225
H6523BDXTH685iDifference
Height114 mm110 mm+4 mm
Width313 mm312 mm+1 mm
Depth240 mm225 mm+15 mm
Weight2.9 kg2.8 kg+0.1 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is H6523BDX better than TH685i?

  1. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  2. Optical zoom2× vs 1.3×+54%
  3. Power consumption290 W vs 297 W+2%

Why is TH685i better than H6523BDX?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)3 W vs 5 W+67%
  2. HDR supportNo · H6523BDX: Yes
  3. Light source life3,500 h vs 4,000 h+14%
  4. Fan noise36 dB vs 35 dB+3%
  5. Weight2.9 kg vs 2.8 kg+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLampLamp
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm3,500 lm
Native contrast ratio—10,000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1—
HDR supportNoYes
HDR formats—HLG
Colour gamut (Rec.709)—95%
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag—8.3 ms
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.47:11.13:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.62:11.46:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.25 m2.5 m
Smallest image size29″—
Largest image size300″—
Optical zoom2×1.3×
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNoNo
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)3 W5 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-FiYes—
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption290 W297 W
Light source life3,500 h4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h10,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise36 dB35 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)27 dB—
Weight2.9 kg2.8 kg
Width313 mm312 mm
Height114 mm110 mm
Depth240 mm225 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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