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BenQ TH685P vs Nebula Nova
What TH685P does better (2) and where Nova wins (0) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
TH685PNova
| TH685P | Nova | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 110 mm | 170 mm | −60 mm |
| Width | 312 mm | 478 mm | −166 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 478 mm | −253 mm |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 4.7 kg | −1.9 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is TH685P better than Nova?
- Fan noise35 dB vs 50 dB+43%
- Weight2.8 kg vs 4.7 kg+68%
Why is Nova better than TH685P?
Nova has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | Lamp | — |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | — | 800 lm |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.13:1 | 0.8:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 1.46:1 | — |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Short throw (0.4–1.0:1) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.5 m | 1.77 m |
| Smallest image size | 30″ | — |
| Largest image size | 300″ | — |
| Keystone correction | — | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | — | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 5 W | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | — |
| USB-C video input | Yes | — |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | — |
| VGA input | Yes | — |
| Audio output | Yes | — |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Light source life | 4,000 h | — |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 10,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 35 dB | 50 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 29 dB | — |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 4.7 kg |
| Width | 312 mm | 478 mm |
| Height | 110 mm | 170 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 478 mm |
| Colours | White | — |
