BenQ TH685i 1080p, 3500 Ansi Lumens, SMART TV Projector
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BenQ TH685i 1080p, 3500 Ansi Lumens, SMART TV Projector

Available: In Stock
£738.00 inc vat
£615.00 ex vat
£615.00 ex tax

The TH685i is supercharged with low input lag for real-time video game thrills. Stunning 1080p HDR graphics and 3500 lumens of ultra brightness deliver intense action even in daylight, and awe-inspiring sound immerses you in epic gameplay unlike anything you’ve seen.

Key Features:

  • Immersive Impact 8.3ms Response Time 
  • Smooth Gameplay @1080p/120H Game Mode
  • 15,000Hrs Long Lamp Life
  • 3500 Lumens
  • 95% Rec.709
  • 1.3x Big Zoom Flexible Installation

TH685i is the Google-certified Android TV for all-in-one entertainment, connecting you to big-screen gaming, TV, sports, and movie options found at the Google Play Store. This is the future of home entertainment, today.

Powerful Gaming Performance

Low Input Lag Matters

Nothing ruins gaming fun like lag. TH685i banishes lag with an 8ms response time for smooth gameplay. It’s perfect for fast-paced sports, reaction-critical FPS, and timing-dependent battles.

Exclusive Game Mode Wins Every Time

TH685i’s Game Mode fine-tunes images for your best display. Dark and shadowy scenes gain clarity and detail, helping you spot foes and find hidden caches in your favourite RPGs.

Hear Your Enemy’s Every Step

TH685i’s built-in 5w speaker with Game Sound Mode accentuates audio. You’ll hear approaching enemies and be able to sense their location. Enjoy auditory immersion in all your favourite games.

One Projector. Endless Entertainment.

Whether movies, shows, sports or live TV, the BenQ smart home projector powered by Android TV has the most extensive entertainment library available. Access Google Play through the user-friendly interface for hassle-free family fun.

One Google Account for Seamless Streaming Fun

The Google-certified Android TV keeps your favourite content front and center, and easy to access. Find your next binge or revisit an old favourite with ease and convenience.

5,000+ of Google Play’s Latest Apps

Enjoy 5,000+ of the latest Android apps, movies, TV shows, live sports, news, games, music, and more. Anytime, anywhere, across your devices, there’s something here for everyone to love.

Amazon Prime Video Originals

One button starts the app access to and adds the exclusive Amazon Prime originals to your watchlist, as well as hundreds of 4K movies and TV shows in the library.

Let the Games Begin!

You have everything you need for mind-blowing gameplay, even in bright ambient lighting. Whether you game on Sony PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One X, or Google Stadia, you’re set for incredible console gaming with TH685!

Your Private Gaming Arena

Go big. Set up the TH685i up in seconds to transform any space into a private gaming arena.

1.3X Zoom for Flexible Throw Distances

TH685i offers a range of throw distances to maximize screen space for big-screen entertainment in tight quarters.

Digital Lens Shift for Variable Projection Heights

TH685i’s digital vertical lens shift has a dynamic range of projection heights to fit perfectly into any room.

Auto Vertical Keystone for Perfect Alignment

The vertical keystone automatically adjusts for professionally squared images. You can easily project aligned images from various locations.

Specifications

Projector
Number of colours 1.073 billion colours
Projector native resolution 1080p (1920x1080)
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Supported aspect ratios 16:9
Screen size compatibility 762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Contrast ratio (typical) 10000:1
Zoom ratio 1.3:1
Vertical scan range 23 - 120 Hz
Horizontal scan range 15 - 102 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical -30 - 30°
Keystone correction, horizontal -30 - 30°
Projection technology DLP
Projector brightness 3500 ANSI lumens
Smart projector Yes
Lamps
Lamps quantity 1 lamp(s)
Light source type Lamp
Service life of light source 4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode) 10000 h
Light source
Lamps quantity 1 lamp(s)
Light source type Lamp
Service life of light source 4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode) 10000 h
Lens system
Zoom ratio 1.3:1
Vertical lens shift range -5 - 5%
Throw ratio 1.13 - 1.46
Offset 105%
Scanning frequency
Vertical scan range 23 - 120 Hz
Horizontal scan range 15 - 102 kHz
Video
Full HD Yes
3D Yes
Supported video modes 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
Supported graphics resolutions 640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Audio
Built-in speaker(s) Yes
Number of built-in speakers 1
RMS rated power 5 W
Ports & interfaces
HDMI connector type Full-size
PC in (D-Sub) Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 2
HDMI ports quantity 2
USB 2.0 ports quantity 1
Headphone outputs 1
Microphone in Yes
Serial interface type RS-232
DVI port No
Network
Smart TV No
Ethernet LAN No
Wi-Fi No
Storage
Card reader integrated No
Sound emission
Noise level 35 dB
Noise level (economic mode) 29 dB
Technical details
PC in (D-Sub) Yes
Product colour White
On Screen Display (OSD) Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
Quantity per pack 1 pc(s)
Performance
Market positioning Gaming
On Screen Display (OSD) Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
Vertical scan range 23 - 120 Hz
Horizontal scan range 15 - 102 kHz
Noise level 35 dB
Noise level (economic mode) 29 dB
Number of OSD languages 30
Features
On Screen Display (OSD) Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
Noise level 35 dB
Noise level (economic mode) 29 dB
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported Yes
Number of OSD languages 30
Country of origin China
Multimedia
Built-in speaker(s) Yes
Number of built-in speakers 1
RMS rated power 5 W
Design
Market positioning Gaming
Product type Standard throw projector
Cable lock slot type Kensington
Product colour White
Cable lock slot Yes
Placement Desktop
Display
Built-in display No
Power
AC input voltage 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (max) 340 W
Power source AC
Power consumption (typical) 297 W
Power consumption (standby) 0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode) 206 W
Packaging data
Package width 400 mm
Package depth 350 mm
Package height 160 mm
Package weight 3.4 kg
Security
Cable lock slot type Kensington
Cable lock slot Yes
Supplier features
Harmonized System (HS) code 85286200
Weight & dimensions
Package width 400 mm
Package depth 350 mm
Package height 160 mm
Weight 2.8 kg
Width 312 mm
Depth 225 mm
Height 110 mm
Package weight 3.4 kg
Packaging content
Cables included AC
Logistics data
Quantity per pack 1 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code 85286200
Other features
Power consumption (economy mode) 206 W

The TH685i is supercharged with low input lag for real-time video game thrills. Stunning 1080p HDR graphics and 3500 lumens of ultra brightness deliver intense action even in daylight, and awe-inspiring sound immerses you in epic gameplay unlike anything you’ve seen.

Key Features:

  • Immersive Impact 8.3ms Response Time 
  • Smooth Gameplay @1080p/120H Game Mode
  • 15,000Hrs Long Lamp Life
  • 3500 Lumens
  • 95% Rec.709
  • 1.3x Big Zoom Flexible Installation

TH685i is the Google-certified Android TV for all-in-one entertainment, connecting you to big-screen gaming, TV, sports, and movie options found at the Google Play Store. This is the future of home entertainment, today.

Powerful Gaming Performance

Low Input Lag Matters

Nothing ruins gaming fun like lag. TH685i banishes lag with an 8ms response time for smooth gameplay. It’s perfect for fast-paced sports, reaction-critical FPS, and timing-dependent battles.

Exclusive Game Mode Wins Every Time

TH685i’s Game Mode fine-tunes images for your best display. Dark and shadowy scenes gain clarity and detail, helping you spot foes and find hidden caches in your favourite RPGs.

Hear Your Enemy’s Every Step

TH685i’s built-in 5w speaker with Game Sound Mode accentuates audio. You’ll hear approaching enemies and be able to sense their location. Enjoy auditory immersion in all your favourite games.

One Projector. Endless Entertainment.

Whether movies, shows, sports or live TV, the BenQ smart home projector powered by Android TV has the most extensive entertainment library available. Access Google Play through the user-friendly interface for hassle-free family fun.

One Google Account for Seamless Streaming Fun

The Google-certified Android TV keeps your favourite content front and center, and easy to access. Find your next binge or revisit an old favourite with ease and convenience.

5,000+ of Google Play’s Latest Apps

Enjoy 5,000+ of the latest Android apps, movies, TV shows, live sports, news, games, music, and more. Anytime, anywhere, across your devices, there’s something here for everyone to love.

Amazon Prime Video Originals

One button starts the app access to and adds the exclusive Amazon Prime originals to your watchlist, as well as hundreds of 4K movies and TV shows in the library.

Let the Games Begin!

You have everything you need for mind-blowing gameplay, even in bright ambient lighting. Whether you game on Sony PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One X, or Google Stadia, you’re set for incredible console gaming with TH685!

Your Private Gaming Arena

Go big. Set up the TH685i up in seconds to transform any space into a private gaming arena.

1.3X Zoom for Flexible Throw Distances

TH685i offers a range of throw distances to maximize screen space for big-screen entertainment in tight quarters.

Digital Lens Shift for Variable Projection Heights

TH685i’s digital vertical lens shift has a dynamic range of projection heights to fit perfectly into any room.

Auto Vertical Keystone for Perfect Alignment

The vertical keystone automatically adjusts for professionally squared images. You can easily project aligned images from various locations.

Specifications

Projector
Number of colours 1.073 billion colours
Projector native resolution 1080p (1920x1080)
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Supported aspect ratios 16:9
Screen size compatibility 762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Contrast ratio (typical) 10000:1
Zoom ratio 1.3:1
Vertical scan range 23 - 120 Hz
Horizontal scan range 15 - 102 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical -30 - 30°
Keystone correction, horizontal -30 - 30°
Projection technology DLP
Projector brightness 3500 ANSI lumens
Smart projector Yes
Lamps
Lamps quantity 1 lamp(s)
Light source type Lamp
Service life of light source 4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode) 10000 h
Light source
Lamps quantity 1 lamp(s)
Light source type Lamp
Service life of light source 4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode) 10000 h
Lens system
Zoom ratio 1.3:1
Vertical lens shift range -5 - 5%
Throw ratio 1.13 - 1.46
Offset 105%
Scanning frequency
Vertical scan range 23 - 120 Hz
Horizontal scan range 15 - 102 kHz
Video
Full HD Yes
3D Yes
Supported video modes 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
Supported graphics resolutions 640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Audio
Built-in speaker(s) Yes
Number of built-in speakers 1
RMS rated power 5 W
Ports & interfaces
HDMI connector type Full-size
PC in (D-Sub) Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 2
HDMI ports quantity 2
USB 2.0 ports quantity 1
Headphone outputs 1
Microphone in Yes
Serial interface type RS-232
DVI port No
Network
Smart TV No
Ethernet LAN No
Wi-Fi No
Storage
Card reader integrated No
Sound emission
Noise level 35 dB
Noise level (economic mode) 29 dB
Technical details
PC in (D-Sub) Yes
Product colour White
On Screen Display (OSD) Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
Quantity per pack 1 pc(s)
Performance
Market positioning Gaming
On Screen Display (OSD) Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
Vertical scan range 23 - 120 Hz
Horizontal scan range 15 - 102 kHz
Noise level 35 dB
Noise level (economic mode) 29 dB
Number of OSD languages 30
Features
On Screen Display (OSD) Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
Noise level 35 dB
Noise level (economic mode) 29 dB
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported Yes
Number of OSD languages 30
Country of origin China
Multimedia
Built-in speaker(s) Yes
Number of built-in speakers 1
RMS rated power 5 W
Design
Market positioning Gaming
Product type Standard throw projector
Cable lock slot type Kensington
Product colour White
Cable lock slot Yes
Placement Desktop
Display
Built-in display No
Power
AC input voltage 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (max) 340 W
Power source AC
Power consumption (typical) 297 W
Power consumption (standby) 0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode) 206 W
Packaging data
Package width 400 mm
Package depth 350 mm
Package height 160 mm
Package weight 3.4 kg
Security
Cable lock slot type Kensington
Cable lock slot Yes
Supplier features
Harmonized System (HS) code 85286200
Weight & dimensions
Package width 400 mm
Package depth 350 mm
Package height 160 mm
Weight 2.8 kg
Width 312 mm
Depth 225 mm
Height 110 mm
Package weight 3.4 kg
Packaging content
Cables included AC
Logistics data
Quantity per pack 1 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code 85286200
Other features
Power consumption (economy mode) 206 W

 Cut off times for shipping (UK TIME BST/GMT):

These are the standard cut-off times below, however if you require an urgent shipment after these times, please call on +44 (0)1924 589 589

  • Screens & Maxlight Cabinets: 12:00pm
  • Celexon Products: 12pm
  • Pico Genie Products: 3.45pm
  • All Other Products: 3:30pm

 

Shipping Speeds & Costs
See our newly improved discounted shipping rates with up to 67% discount

Country Courier* Delivery Speed Courier / Costs Note
United Kingdom UPS

Next Working Day Delivery


Pre 12am Next Working Day Delivery

Saturday Delivery

UPS Standard (Next Working Day)
From £2.99 to £9.99

UPS Express (Pre 12pm Next Working Day) at £16.99

UPS Saturday Delivery
(Available on Request - Please email)
£19.99 inc vat

Accessories* £2.99 inc vat
Projectors £8.99 inc vat
Screens £9.99 inc vat

Timed delivery available on certain products only

UK Non Mainland parcels maybe shipped on a 48 hour shipment via Royal Mail or Amazon Logistics

NOTE: All Screens 3 - 5 Working Days

* Accessories to Ireland £4.99 (3 - 5 Business Days)

USA & Canada UPS 2 to 5 working days From £23.38 (Orders <$800 for USA no taxes / duties usually apply) For accurate shipping costs, add the product to the checkout and fill out your address

Calculate any Duties & Taxes here (if outside UK)
Northern Ireland UPS 2 to 3 working days From £9.68 (Was £16.42)
Saves 41% 
European Shipping Rates UPS 2 to 5 working days

From £11.03 (Was £15.88)
Saves 30%

Rest of World Shipping Rates UPS 3 to 7 working days (Rest of world) From £22.09
(Was £37.02)
Saves 67%

Calculated based on country, dimensions and weight

 

Delivery Terms

We reserve the right to charge for any postal surcharges levied by the courier eg for non mainland UK, Highlands and Islands.

* For some products such as screens are also shipped via UPS, TNT, DHL, DPD and some accessories are shipped via Royal Mail.

Delivery Notifications / Signing

If you can provide a mobile number and/ or an email address when you place your order, you will receive a notification of delivery.

UPS Collection Centres

If your package is shipped via UPS, customers at residential addresses can REDIRECT a delivery to a UPS ACCESS POINT (collection point) of their choice if they are not going to be in. You can notify them by email or text.  

Find your nearest collection point https://www.ups.com/dropoff/

EU & Outside UK & Taxes (more Tax info here)

Since January 1st 2021, post Brexit, all goods sold outside the UK will be sold excluding taxes. 

For more information on taxes, the shipping process and examples please SEE TAX SECTION FOR MORE INFO. 

Shipping Terms

Whilst we make every effort to deliver goods on the day we specify, we cannot guarantee delivery on that day or accept liability for deliveries made outside this timescale. Delays are rare to our courier services but they can happen especially in busy periods and no refunds can be made for delays to any postal service whatsoever. We cannot accept liability for out of pocket expenses or other costs incurred due to failed or delayed deliveries. We reserve the right to change the courier services at any time. 

All items are subject to stock availability and we reserve the right to cancel any item ordered at any time and provide you with a full refund.

When we deliver your items to you will be asked to sign for the goods to acknowledge that you have received them. If your goods fail to arrive within 28 days of dispatch, you will have the option of either a full refund or a replacement shipment as soon as we have investigated with the courier.

Where an incorrect address has been given to Personal Projector Limited we reserve the right to charge for any extra carriage costs incurred.

Claims for damage, delivery discrepancy etc. should be made within 24 hours of delivery and any photographic evidence should be immediately submitted. Claims will not be accepted after 24 hours. Please sign the consignment document 'UNCHECKED', as we cannot otherwise accept any claims for damage in transit.

PO Box Deliveries

Deliveries are made by courier and require a signature on delivery, for this reason, it is not possible to deliver to a PO Box address. However for certain products you can re-arrange delivery to a UPS Access Point location (please enquire). You can use the access point as the delivery address. To find your nearest worldwide access point visit https://www.ups.com/dropoff/. You will be notified once it arrives by text or email.

If a PO address is used in the address and it is returned to us you may need to pay for the redelivery costs (if no UPS access point is assigned by you). This applies particularly to Cyprus or countries where PO box is used as standard term on the address.