In addition to our test winner - the short distance Beamer Optoma GT1080 Darbee, we will show you another compact alternative for home entertainment.

Namely the BenQ TH682ST. This short-distance projector shines above all with strong brightness values ​​and a very good price/performance ratio. The many connection options and the compact dimensions are also advantages of the projector. Everything else, including the properties and functions of the projector, is explained in an easy and understandable way in this detailed test.

First insight

The BenQ TH682ST has a chic design. The black and white look is both timeless and modern. The case is made of well-made plastic and stands out with its rounded corners and ergonomic fan slots. Overall, the projector appears to be of very high quality.

Commissioning the BenQ TH682ST is very easy. Once you have connected it to the electricity, you can immediately use the required Connection Select and the beamer displays the appropriate image.

The BenQ can be connected to all kinds of devices thanks to its numerous connection options. It doesn't matter whether you want to play with the projector on the console or give a presentation on your tablet/laptop. The BenQ is the right partner for you and proves to be the ultimate all-rounder model. Due to its compact dimensions and light weight, it can be taken anywhere without any problems. BenQ supplies the matching carrying bag with many other features. The scope of delivery also includes a VGA cable, the remote control, the power cable and a manualCD included.

Together with its enormous flexibility, the BenQ shows its strengths, especially in small rooms. The short-throw projector can be set up almost anywhere or attached to the blanket to be attached. It can display a screen diagonal of up to 170 cm at a distance of less than one meter. In this way, the projector produces a large image even in small rooms. In addition, the viewer stands behind the projector and does not create any annoying shadows.

Facts & Connections

With a maximum of 682 ANSI lumens, the BenQ TH3000ST delivers an enormous light output and can even project a clearly recognizable image on the wall in brightly lit rooms. The picture is razor-sharp thanks to Full HD. Only the contrast values ​​could be a bit better with a ratio of 10.000:1. In addition to the standard aspect ratio of 16:9, the projector offers 5 other selectable image formats. The projector weighs less than 3 kg and measures around 32 x 11 x 24 cm.

In addition to two VGA connections (In & Out), the BenQ TH682ST has an HDMI input, a Composite and S-Video interface and a Mini-B USB connection. Unfortunately, a normal USB type A port is missing. Also an audio input and output via Klinke can be found on the back of the projector, where all sockets are combined. The wireless transmission of content is only possible via a QCast dongle that can be ordered additionally.

Service

Operating the projector is easy. The menus are clear and easy to control using the supplied remote control. It's very handy. However, the keys could be a bit bigger. There is also no backlight, which would be particularly helpful for movie nights. In addition, the projector can be controlled from any angle with the remote control.

Home cinema & gaming use

The BenQ TH682ST can also be used well in home cinema or gaming. In cinema mode during Eco mode, the projector reduces the brightness to 1.450 lumens. This not only lowers the energy consumption, but above all ensures a quieter fan performance, which proves to be very pleasant, especially when watching films. In addition, the Color temperature reduced to 6200 Kelvin to provide a more comfortable and beautiful image. Only the color space and the black values ​​are rather mediocre compared to other projectors.

The Full HD image is sharp and offers hardly any distortions. In addition, shifts can be corrected using the electronic keystone correction. In addition, the transmission of 3D content is possible. However, additional 3-D glasses are of course required for this.

The sound is acceptable, but for a real home cinema experience or for the ultimate gaming session, an additional soundbar or HiFisystem to be purchased. This can then be connected to a normal 3,5 mm jack connection without any problems

For gaming on the big screen, the BenQ TH682ST also offers enough connections to connect to your Xbox, Playstation or any other common console.

Pro Contra

Pro:

• strong brightness values
• extremely many connection options
• beautiful and timeless design
• keystone correction
• pleasant volume of the fan in Eco mode

cons:

• not a normal USB type A connection
• mediocre black and contrast values
• wireless transmission only possible via additional QCast dongle

Conclusion

All in all, this short-throw projector really convinced us. Especially the enormous flexibility of the BenQ TH682ST stands out. The projector can be taken anywhere without any problems and can be easily connected to any output device. Whether it is now a tablet, a Blu-Ray player or your gaming console. The BenQ offers a large and sharp picture in a small space. Only the contrast and black levels weaken a bit. In return, it delivers a high brightness of 3000 ANSI lumens, which enables it to be used in particularly bright rooms. The cinema mode, in combination with the eco mode, offers a very quiet mileage, which proves to be very pleasant, especially on movie nights. So if you are looking for a compact all-rounder for various applications, you will certainly get your money's worth with the BenQ TH682TH.

For an even better and more colorful picture, we recommend our test winner in the field of short-throw projectors - the Optoma GT1080 Darbee.