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BenQ TH685P vs ViewSonic X1-4K

What TH685P does better (2) and where X1-4K wins (6) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TH685P
BenQ · 2022TH685P
2 advantages
vs
ViewSonic X1-4K
ViewSonic · 2023X1-4K
8.5Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,550
Higher score
2.8Noise, lifetime & portability6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

TH685PX1-4K
312 × 110225355 × 121244
TH685PX1-4KDifference
Height110 mm121 mm−11 mm
Width312 mm355 mm−43 mm
Depth225 mm244 mm−19 mm
Weight2.8 kg3.6 kg−0.8 kg

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

Why is TH685P better than X1-4K?

  1. Largest image size300″ vs 150″2×
  2. Weight2.8 kg vs 3.6 kg+29%

Why is X1-4K better than TH685P?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Light source life4,000 h vs 30,000 h7.5×
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)5 W vs 12 W2.4×
  4. Maximum refresh rate120 Hz vs 240 Hz2×
  5. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  6. Fan noise35 dB vs 33 dB+6%
Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic X1-4KViewSonic X1-4K≈ US$1,5508.5
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 sourceLampLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)—2,150 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—3,000,000:1
HDR support—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz240 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.13:11.15:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.46:11.5:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m2.55 m
Smallest image size30″60″
Largest image size300″150″
Optical zoom—2×
Lens shift—Vertical
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W12 W
Smart & streaming
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version—2
USB-C video inputYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—236 W
Light source life4,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise35 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB29 dB
Weight2.8 kg3.6 kg
Width312 mm355 mm
Height110 mm121 mm
Depth225 mm244 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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