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MX808ST vs TH685i

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MX808ST
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The short verdict

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MX808ST
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TH685i
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Choose the MX808ST if
  • Lighter in the hand (2,600 vs 2,800 g)
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Choose the TH685i if
  • Brighter screen outdoors (3,500 vs 3,000 nits peak)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theMX808ST1 win
−200 gLighter in the hand2,600 vs 2,800 g
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Why pick theTH685i1 win
+17%Brighter screen outdoors3,500 vs 3,000 nits peak
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Display7 differences
Brightness
3000 ANSI lumens
3500 ANSI lumens
Resolution
XGA (1024x768)
1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
20000:1
10000:1
Native aspect ratio
4:3
16:9
Projector brightness
3000 ANSI lumens
3500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
XGA (1024x768)
1080p (1920x1080)
Screen size compatibility
1524 - 3048 mm (60 - 120")
762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Performance3 differences
Market Positioning
Short throw
Gaming
Noise level
33 dB
35 dB
Product type
Short throw projector
Standard throw projector
Camera1 difference
Supported Video Modes
480i · 480p · 576i
720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
Battery & charging1 difference
Sleep power
0.5 W
0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)
200 W
297 W
Design5 differences
Weight
2600 g
2800 g
Depth
239 mm
225 mm
Height
120 mm
110 mm
Placement
Desktop, Ceiling
Desktop
Width
296 mm
312 mm
Connectivity5 differences
Wi-Fi
No
No
HDMI ports quantity
1
2
Supported aspect ratios
4:3
16:9
Supported graphics resolutions
640 x 480 (VGA) · 1024 x 768 (XGA) · 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
USB 2.0 ports quantity
2
1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
3
2
Audio1 difference
Built-in speaker(s)
No
Yes
General2 differences
Offset
115%
105%
Throw ratio
0.61:1
1.13 - 1.46
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