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BenQ TH685P vs Philips NeoPix 520

What TH685P does better (1) and where NeoPix 520 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TH685P
BenQ · 2022TH685P
1 advantage
vs
Philips NeoPix 520
Philips · 2022NeoPix 520
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$480
Higher score
2.8Noise, lifetime & portability9.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

TH685PNeoPix 520
312 × 110225274 × 107294
TH685PNeoPix 520Difference
Height110 mm107 mm+3 mm
Width312 mm274 mm+38 mm
Depth225 mm294 mm−69 mm
Weight2.8 kg2.4 kg+0.4 kg

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

Why is TH685P better than NeoPix 520?

  1. Largest image size300″ vs 100″3×

Why is NeoPix 520 better than TH685P?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)5 W vs 14 W2.8×
  2. Light source life4,000 h vs 30,000 h7.5×
  3. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  4. Weight2.8 kg vs 2.4 kg+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Philips NeoPix 520Philips NeoPix 520≈ US$4808.6
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLP—
Light sourceLampLED
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—3,000:1
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.13:11.43:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.46:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m3.17 m
Smallest image size30″—
Largest image size300″100″
Lens shift—None
Autofocus—No
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W14 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android (not TV-certified)
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
USB-C video inputYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—100 W
Light source life4,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise35 dB—
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB—
Weight2.8 kg2.4 kg
Width312 mm274 mm
Height110 mm107 mm
Depth225 mm294 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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