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Acer M511 vs BenQ TH685P

What M511 does better (5) and where TH685P wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acer M511
Acer · 2022M511
9.5Score
5 advantages≈ US$680
Higher score
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BenQ TH685P
BenQ · 2022TH685P
1 advantage
8.4Noise, lifetime & portability2.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

M511TH685P
313 × 114240312 × 110225
M511TH685PDifference
Height114 mm110 mm+4 mm
Width313 mm312 mm+1 mm
Depth240 mm225 mm+15 mm
Weight3 kg2.8 kg+0.2 kg

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

Why is M511 better than TH685P?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 5 W2×
  3. Fan noise27 dB vs 35 dB+30%
  4. Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  5. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · TH685P: No

Why is TH685P better than M511?

  1. Weight3 kg vs 2.8 kg+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer M511Acer M511≈ US$6809.5
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLampLamp
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,300 lm—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.49:11.13:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.67:11.46:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.3 m2.5 m
Smallest image size—30″
Largest image size301″300″
Optical zoom1.12×—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W5 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB-C video input—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputYesYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption295 W—
Light source life—4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—10,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise27 dB35 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB29 dB
Weight3 kg2.8 kg
Width313 mm312 mm
Height114 mm110 mm
Depth240 mm225 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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