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BenQ TH685P vs JVC LX-NZ30

What TH685P does better (3) and where LX-NZ30 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TH685P
BenQ · 2022TH685P
3 advantages
vs
JVC LX-NZ30
JVC · 2023LX-NZ30
6.7Score
6 advantages≈ US$4,000
Higher score
2.8Noise, lifetime & portability3.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

TH685PLX-NZ30
312 × 110225405 × 145341
TH685PLX-NZ30Difference
Height110 mm145 mm−35 mm
Width312 mm405 mm−93 mm
Depth225 mm341 mm−116 mm
Weight2.8 kg5.9 kg−3.1 kg

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

Why is TH685P better than LX-NZ30?

  1. Weight2.8 kg vs 5.9 kg2.1×
  2. Audio outputYes · LX-NZ30: No
  3. Largest image size300″ vs 200″+50%

Why is LX-NZ30 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. Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  4. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  5. Ethernet (LAN)No · TH685P: Yes
  6. Fan noise35 dB vs 34 dB+3%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC LX-NZ30JVC LX-NZ30≈ US$4,0006.7
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
4K method—Native 4K
Display technologyDLPLCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)
Light sourceLampLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)—3,300 lm
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.13:11.36:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.46:12.17:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m3.01 m
Smallest image size30″60″
Largest image size300″200″
Optical zoom—1.6×
Lens shift—Vertical and horizontal
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
USB-C video inputYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life4,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise35 dB34 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB29 dB
Weight2.8 kg5.9 kg
Width312 mm405 mm
Height110 mm145 mm
Depth225 mm341 mm
ColoursWhite—
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