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BenQ TH685P vs Epson EH-LS12000

What TH685P does better (2) and where EH-LS12000 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TH685P
BenQ · 2022TH685P
2 advantages
vs
Epson EH-LS12000
Epson · 2022EH-LS12000
7.2Score
6 advantages≈ US$5,300
Higher score
2.8Noise, lifetime & portability4.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

TH685PEH-LS12000
312 × 110225520 × 193447
TH685PEH-LS12000Difference
Height110 mm193 mm−83 mm
Width312 mm520 mm−208 mm
Depth225 mm447 mm−222 mm
Weight2.8 kg12.7 kg−9.9 kg

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

Why is TH685P better than EH-LS12000?

  1. Weight2.8 kg vs 12.7 kg4.5×
  2. Audio outputYes · EH-LS12000: No

Why is EH-LS12000 better than TH685P?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Light source life4,000 h vs 20,000 h5×
  3. Maximum refresh rate120 Hz vs 240 Hz2×
  4. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  5. Ethernet (LAN)No · TH685P: Yes
  6. Fan noise35 dB vs 30 dB+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EH-LS12000Epson EH-LS12000≈ US$5,3007.2
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLP3LCD
Light sourceLampLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)—2,700 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—2,500,000:1
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz240 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.13:11.35:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.46:12.84:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m2.99 m
Smallest image size30″50″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom—2.1×
Lens shift—Vertical and horizontal
Autofocus—No
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
USB-C video inputYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—302 W
Light source life4,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise35 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB22 dB
Weight2.8 kg12.7 kg
Width312 mm520 mm
Height110 mm193 mm
Depth225 mm447 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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