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BenQ TH685P vs Optoma UHD35STx

What TH685P does better (1) and where UHD35STx wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TH685P
BenQ · 2022TH685P
1 advantage
vs
Optoma UHD35STx
Optoma · 2022UHD35STx
7.7Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,650
Higher score
2.8Noise, lifetime & portability4.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

TH685PUHD35STx
312 × 110225315 × 118270
TH685PUHD35STxDifference
Height110 mm118 mm−8 mm
Width312 mm315 mm−3 mm
Depth225 mm270 mm−45 mm
Weight2.8 kg3.5 kg−0.7 kg

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

Why is TH685P better than UHD35STx?

  1. Weight2.8 kg vs 3.5 kg+25%

Why is UHD35STx better than TH685P?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)5 W vs 10 W2×
  3. Fan noise35 dB vs 28 dB+25%
  4. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma UHD35STxOptoma UHD35STx≈ US$1,6507.7
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 technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLamp—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)—3,600 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—1,000,000:1
HDR support—Yes
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.13:11.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.46:11.66:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m3.32 m
Smallest image size30″33″
Largest image size300″302″
Lens shift—Vertical
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W10 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version—2
USB-C video inputYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—320 W
Light source life4,000 h4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h15,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise35 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB24 dB
Weight2.8 kg3.5 kg
Width312 mm315 mm
Height110 mm118 mm
Depth225 mm270 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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