Its potential is undoubtedly hamstrung a bit by the projector only carrying a mono 5W speaker system, but nonetheless this beamer actually sounds much better than expected, throwing its audio a good distance clear of its enclosure, keeping dialogue clear and convincing, and delivering on the promise of lots of subtle audio detailing.

optical zoom is pretty expansive for such a cheap projector, making it easier to adapt it to different room sizes (which could be important if you want to take it around to friends’ houses for group game nights).This slight tinted halo isn't something that you might notice when watching a movie, but if you've got a menu up, you might notice it. The TH685 is clearly positioned by BenQ as a gaming projector, so let’s first explore its console and PC credentials.

I found a good compromise to be a setting of around 6, which improved colors to my eye and decreased brightness by about 25% (still enough for my room). That last bit may not matter as much to you if overall image size is your biggest concern, but it’s worth pointing out all the same. Pay in 3 is a form of credit, may not be suitable for everyone and use may affect your credit score. In informal tests in a family room with lots of windows, it was still bright enough to light up an 80-inch 1.We share information about your use of the site with our advertising partners who may further share it with additional parties.