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BenQ TH685P vs Optoma UHZ45

What TH685P does better (1) and where UHZ45 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TH685P
BenQ · 2022TH685P
1 advantage
vs
Optoma UHZ45
Optoma · 2022UHZ45
8.8Score
5 advantages≈ US$2,150
Higher score
2.8Noise, lifetime & portability8.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

TH685PUHZ45
312 × 110225337 × 120265
TH685PUHZ45Difference
Height110 mm120 mm−10 mm
Width312 mm337 mm−25 mm
Depth225 mm265 mm−40 mm
Weight2.8 kg4.8 kg−2 kg

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

Why is TH685P better than UHZ45?

  1. Weight2.8 kg vs 4.8 kg+71%

Why is UHZ45 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 20 W4×
  3. Light source life4,000 h vs 30,000 h7.5×
  4. HDMI inputs1 vs 33×
  5. Fan noise35 dB vs 29 dB+21%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma UHZ45Optoma UHZ45≈ US$2,1508.8
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 sourceLampLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)—3,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—2,000,000:1
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
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″—
Largest image size300″300″
Lens shift—None
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W20 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs13
HDMI version—2
USB-C video inputYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—230 W
Light source life4,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise35 dB29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB27 dB
Weight2.8 kg4.8 kg
Width312 mm337 mm
Height110 mm120 mm
Depth225 mm265 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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