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Pico vs TH685i

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Pico
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The short verdict

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Pico
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TH685i
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Choose the Pico if
  • Lighter in the hand (1,600 vs 2,800 g)
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Choose the TH685i if
  • Brighter screen outdoors (3,500 vs 500 nits peak)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick thePico1 win
−1,200 gLighter in the hand1,600 vs 2,800 g
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Why pick theTH685i1 win
+600%Brighter screen outdoors3,500 vs 500 nits peak
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Display5 differences
Brightness
500 ANSI lumens
3500 ANSI lumens
Resolution
1080p (1920x1080)
1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
100000:1
10000:1
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
Simplified Chinese
Arabic
Projector brightness
500 ANSI lumens
3500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
1080p (1920x1080)
1080p (1920x1080)
Screen size compatibility
762 - 2540 mm (30 - 100")
762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Performance2 differences
Market Positioning
Home cinema
Gaming
Noise level
31 dB
35 dB
Camera1 difference
Supported Video Modes
480i · 480p · 576i
720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
Battery & charging3 differences
Sleep power
0.5 W
0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)
30 W
206 W
Power consumption (max)
65 W
340 W
Power consumption (typical)
42 W
297 W
Design6 differences
Weight
1600 g
2800 g
Colors
Brown, Grey
White
Depth
144 mm
225 mm
Height
139 mm
110 mm
Number of built-in speakers
2
1
Width
139 mm
312 mm
Connectivity2 differences
Wi-Fi
Yes
No
HDMI ports quantity
1
2
USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
1
General7 differences
Cables included
USB Type-C
AC
Keystone correction, vertical
-40 - 40°
-30 - 30°
Number of OSD languages
9
30
Offset
100%
105%
RMS rated power
4 W
5 W
Throw ratio
1.3
1.13 - 1.46
Vertical scan range
23 - 85 Hz
23 - 120 Hz
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