BenQ has launched a new full HD projector in India. It has the model number TH585. The projector boasts of 3500 lumens of brightness, 10,000:1 contrast ratio and has can project a screen size of 100-inches from just 3 meters away. It also claims to have low input lag to cater to gamers.
Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Rajeev Singh, Managing Director, BenQ India said “The launch comes, keeping in mind the current times when people realize the importance of entertainment at home. With limited and restricted options of outdoor entertainment, we enable people to enjoy at home. They have an opportunity to binge-watch their favourite shows, Bollywood blockbusters or schedule a match night with friends and family with a widescreen and powerful sound. With this announcement, BenQ aims to enhance the OTT content-viewing experience from the safety and comfort of home. We are delighted to introduce TH585 in India, and are confident that people will find the product easy to use at home.” Let’s take a look at the features of the projector in detail.
The BenQ TH585 is a Full HD (1920x1080p) DLP projector. The projector boasts of 3500 lumens of brightness and has a 10,000:1 contrast ratio. The projector can cover 95% of the Rec. 709 colour space. It also comes with a built-in 10-watt speaker. The projector can provide a 100-inch screen from a distance of 3 meters.
Speaking of connectivity options, the projector has an audio-in port, audio out port, 2 HDMI ports, a USB port, PC in, and Monitor out. The physical controls of the projector are on the top of the projector.
Targeting gamers, the BenQ TH585 projector claims 16ms input lag and “microsecond DMD fast response” to ensure a smooth gaming experience. The lamp in the projector has 15,000 hours of life. To put this into perspective, if you use the projector for 3 hours a day, the lamp will last you for 5000 days which is a little over 13 years. The projector also has 1.1X Zoom for a flexible throw distance. It also has auto vertical Keystone so you can easily align the image on the wall/screen. The projector weighs 2.7 kgs.
The BenQ TH585 has an MRP of Rs 89,990 and is available on Amazon for Rs 64,990. Users who purchase it from Amazon also get a free Fire TV Stick.