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BenQ TH685P vs Sony VPL-GTZ380

What TH685P does better (2) and where VPL-GTZ380 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TH685P
BenQ · 2022TH685P
2 advantages
vs
Sony VPL-GTZ380
Sony · 2022VPL-GTZ380
3 advantages≈ US$85,000
Dimensions

Size comparison

TH685PVPL-GTZ380
312 × 110225560 × 262760
TH685PVPL-GTZ380Difference
Height110 mm262 mm−152 mm
Width312 mm560 mm−248 mm
Depth225 mm760 mm−535 mm
Weight2.8 kg51 kg−48.2 kg

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

Why is TH685P better than VPL-GTZ380?

  1. Weight2.8 kg vs 51 kg18.2×
  2. Audio outputYes · VPL-GTZ380: No

Why is VPL-GTZ380 better than TH685P?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)
  2. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  3. Ethernet (LAN)No · TH685P: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sony VPL-GTZ380Sony VPL-GTZ380≈ US$85,000
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)—
Display technologyDLP—
Light sourceLampLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)—10,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—16,000:1
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.13:1—
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.46:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m—
Smallest image size30″—
Largest image size300″—
Autofocus—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 h—
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise35 dB—
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB—
Weight2.8 kg51 kg
Width312 mm560 mm
Height110 mm262 mm
Depth225 mm760 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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