BenQ AH500ST in its exact UK manufacturer catalogue configuration. Compare the declared projected image, actual light-source and brightness basis, optical placement and source-listed inputs together.
Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.
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BenQ TH685i in its exact UK manufacturer catalogue configuration. Compare the declared projected image, actual light-source and brightness basis, optical placement and source-listed inputs together.
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SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics
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Light source
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Match the screen, lens and room. Check the stated throw ratio, lens setup and connections. ANSI, ISO, LED and centre-lumen claims keep their different measurement bases; they are not an overall picture-quality score. A projected 4K claim does not by itself identify the physical imager pixel grid. Accepted input modes remain separate.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim. Actual published method: ANSI lumens. Centre brightness, dynamic contrast and other lumen methods remain separate; no conversion or measured performance is asserted. Manufacturer section Display. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: Brightness (ANSI lumens).
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim. Actual published method: ANSI lumens. Centre brightness, dynamic contrast and other lumen methods remain separate; no conversion or measured performance is asserted. Manufacturer section Display. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: Brightness (ANSI lumens).
BenQ AH500STHDMI-1 (2.0a/HDCP2.2), HDMI-2 (2.0a/HDCP2.2) (HDMI in); 1 × LAN (RJ45); (x1), USB Type A-4 (2.0/Wireless Dongle) (USB Type A); (x1), USB Type Mini B-1(service) (USB Type Mini B); 1 × RS232 in (DB-9pin); 1 × Audio out (3.5mm Mini Jack)
BenQ TH685iPC in (D-sub 15pin) ((x1), PC in-1 (shared with component video)); (x2), HDMI-1 (2.0b/HDCP2.2), HDMI-Internal (2.0b/HDCP2.2) (HDMI in); (x1), USB Type A-1 (2.0/Power Supply1.5A) (USB Type A); 1 × RS232 in (DB-9pin); 1 × Audio in (3.5mm Mini Jack); 1 × Audio out (3.5mm Mini Jack)
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BenQ AH500ST
Manufacturer specification · Source-listed physical inputs, outputs and controls. Service USB, power outputs, connector versions and eARC claims retain their separate scopes; no full-bandwidth or compatibility guarantee inferred. Manufacturer section I/O Interface. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: HDMI in. Manufacturer section I/O Interface. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: LAN (RJ45). Manufacturer section I/O Interface. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: USB Type A. Manufacturer section I/O Interface. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: USB Type Mini B. Manufacturer section I/O Interface. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: RS232 in (DB-9pin). Manufacturer section Audio. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: Audio out (3.5mm Mini Jack).
Manufacturer specification · Source-listed physical inputs, outputs and controls. Service USB, power outputs, connector versions and eARC claims retain their separate scopes; no full-bandwidth or compatibility guarantee inferred. Manufacturer section I/O Interface. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: PC in (D-sub 15pin). Manufacturer section I/O Interface. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: HDMI in. Manufacturer section I/O Interface. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: USB Type A. Manufacturer section I/O Interface. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: RS232 in (DB-9pin). Manufacturer section Audio. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: Audio in (3.5mm Mini Jack). Manufacturer section Audio. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: Audio out (3.5mm Mini Jack).
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer Net Weight (kg): 5.1. Kilograms normalized to grams; packaging/gross mass and separately listed accessories are not substituted.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer Net Weight (kg): 2.79. Kilograms normalized to grams; packaging/gross mass and separately listed accessories are not substituted.
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
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Published ANSI brightness
BenQ AH500ST4000 ANSI lm
BenQ TH685i3500 ANSI lm
Sources
BenQ AH500ST
Manufacturer specification · Actual source field Brightness (ANSI lumens): 4000. Manufacturer measurement/mode qualifications remain in the full specifications; no cross-method conversion.
Manufacturer specification · Actual source field Brightness (ANSI lumens): 3500. Manufacturer measurement/mode qualifications remain in the full specifications; no cross-method conversion.
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Missing or non-comparable evidence (14)
Physical imager pixel grid
BenQ AH500STNot verified
BenQ TH685iNot verified
Sources
BenQ AH500ST
A physical imager pixel grid is not separately established by these supplied sources. The declared display/projected resolution and chip diagonal do not fill this field. · Manufacturer specification
A physical imager pixel grid is not separately established by these supplied sources. The declared display/projected resolution and chip diagonal do not fill this field. · Manufacturer specification
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
15 shared fields have the same recorded value.
WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU
What it brings and what to check
BenQ AH500ST
What it brings
The manufacturer supplies model-specific projection, placement and connection specifications. Use the stated throw ratio, actual image size and lens configuration to plan your installation.
Manufacturer image and brightness claims are not an independent picture-quality test. Physical imager pixels, input limits, measurement methods, bundled TV devices and regional accessories need their own stated source scope; no overall winner or current stock is established.
The manufacturer supplies model-specific projection, placement and connection specifications. Use the stated throw ratio, actual image size and lens configuration to plan your installation.
Manufacturer image and brightness claims are not an independent picture-quality test. Physical imager pixels, input limits, measurement methods, bundled TV devices and regional accessories need their own stated source scope; no overall winner or current stock is established.
Source-backed specifications for BenQ AH500ST and BenQ TH685i
Specification
BenQ AH500ST
BenQ TH685i
Projected resolutionSources
BenQ AH500ST
Manufacturer specification · Source label Resolution. This is the manufacturer display/projected-image claim; it does not independently establish the physical DMD/imager pixel grid. Accepted signal resolution remains separate.
Manufacturer specification · Source label Resolution. This is the manufacturer display/projected-image claim; it does not independently establish the physical DMD/imager pixel grid. Accepted signal resolution remains separate.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim. Actual published method: ANSI lumens. Centre brightness, dynamic contrast and other lumen methods remain separate; no conversion or measured performance is asserted. Manufacturer section Display. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: Brightness (ANSI lumens).
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim. Actual published method: ANSI lumens. Centre brightness, dynamic contrast and other lumen methods remain separate; no conversion or measured performance is asserted. Manufacturer section Display. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: Brightness (ANSI lumens).
Manufacturer specification · Actual source field Brightness (ANSI lumens): 4000. Manufacturer measurement/mode qualifications remain in the full specifications; no cross-method conversion.
Manufacturer specification · Actual source field Brightness (ANSI lumens): 3500. Manufacturer measurement/mode qualifications remain in the full specifications; no cross-method conversion.
Manufacturer specification · Source-listed physical inputs, outputs and controls. Service USB, power outputs, connector versions and eARC claims retain their separate scopes; no full-bandwidth or compatibility guarantee inferred. Manufacturer section I/O Interface. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: HDMI in. Manufacturer section I/O Interface. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: LAN (RJ45). Manufacturer section I/O Interface. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: USB Type A. Manufacturer section I/O Interface. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: USB Type Mini B. Manufacturer section I/O Interface. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: RS232 in (DB-9pin). Manufacturer section Audio. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: Audio out (3.5mm Mini Jack).
Manufacturer specification · Source-listed physical inputs, outputs and controls. Service USB, power outputs, connector versions and eARC claims retain their separate scopes; no full-bandwidth or compatibility guarantee inferred. Manufacturer section I/O Interface. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: PC in (D-sub 15pin). Manufacturer section I/O Interface. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: HDMI in. Manufacturer section I/O Interface. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: USB Type A. Manufacturer section I/O Interface. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: RS232 in (DB-9pin). Manufacturer section Audio. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: Audio in (3.5mm Mini Jack). Manufacturer section Audio. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: Audio out (3.5mm Mini Jack).
HDMI-1 (2.0a/HDCP2.2), HDMI-2 (2.0a/HDCP2.2) (HDMI in); 1 × LAN (RJ45); (x1), USB Type A-4 (2.0/Wireless Dongle) (USB Type A); (x1), USB Type Mini B-1(service) (USB Type Mini B); 1 × RS232 in (DB-9pin); 1 × Audio out (3.5mm Mini Jack)
PC in (D-sub 15pin) ((x1), PC in-1 (shared with component video)); (x2), HDMI-1 (2.0b/HDCP2.2), HDMI-Internal (2.0b/HDCP2.2) (HDMI in); (x1), USB Type A-1 (2.0/Power Supply1.5A) (USB Type A); 1 × RS232 in (DB-9pin); 1 × Audio in (3.5mm Mini Jack); 1 × Audio out (3.5mm Mini Jack)
Input LagDifferentSources
BenQ AH500ST
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer section Compatibility. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer Net Weight (kg): 5.1. Kilograms normalized to grams; packaging/gross mass and separately listed accessories are not substituted.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer Net Weight (kg): 2.79. Kilograms normalized to grams; packaging/gross mass and separately listed accessories are not substituted.
Show unverified (1)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Specifications without verified values for either product
Physical imager pixel gridSources
BenQ AH500ST
A physical imager pixel grid is not separately established by these supplied sources. The declared display/projected resolution and chip diagonal do not fill this field. · Manufacturer specification
A physical imager pixel grid is not separately established by these supplied sources. The declared display/projected resolution and chip diagonal do not fill this field. · Manufacturer specification
Each record represents an explicitly checked model and configuration. Original import: 5 Sept 2026; this is not its verification date. This is not a list of current offers or a popularity ranking.
