Product Description

The BenQ TH690ST is a gaming-focused short-throw projector engineered for players who want massive screen immersion, ultra-fast responsiveness, and vibrant HDR visuals without spending flagship 4K projector money.

Part of BenQ’s dedicated Gaming Projector Series, the TH690ST was specifically built for:

• PS5 gaming

• Xbox Series X gaming

• Nintendo Switch gaming

• Small-room projection

• Living-room gaming setups

• Casual home theater entertainment

Unlike traditional movie projectors that often feel sluggish during gameplay, the TH690ST was designed around:

• Fast input response

• Large-screen immersion

• Vibrant gaming color

• Compact-room flexibility

• Console-focused performance

BenQ specifically describes the TH690ST as:

“Level up your party fun with epic gameplay.”

This makes it ideal for:

• Competitive gaming

• Sports games

• Racing games

• Couch co-op gaming

• Bedroom projector setups

• Apartment entertainment systems

One of the TH690ST’s biggest strengths is its:

• Ultra-low gaming input lag

Gaming performance includes:

• 8.3ms input lag at 1080p/120Hz

• Fast console gaming response

• High-refresh gameplay support

BenQ specifically confirms:

“low input lag”

with:

“8.3ms@120Hz.”

This makes the TH690ST dramatically more responsive than traditional home theater projectors.

The projector performs especially well for:

• FPS shooters

• FIFA / EA Sports FC

• Racing games

• Rhythm games

• Open-world RPGs

BenQ also specifically confirms the projector is suitable for:

“PVP games or rhythm games.”

Unlike slower cinematic projectors where controls feel delayed, the TH690ST feels surprisingly immediate and responsive on giant 100-inch+ screens.

The TH690ST features:

• Full HD 1080p resolution

• HDR compatibility

• 4LED light source

• Short-throw projection system

• DLP gaming architecture

BenQ specifically highlights:

“1080p HDR”

with:

“rich DCI-P3 in-game color.”

The projector supports:

• HDR10

• HLG HDR

• Gaming HDR optimization

This improves:

• Shadow visibility

• HDR highlights

• Gaming immersion

• Color depth

• Large-screen realism

Even though the TH690ST is not native 4K, many gamers actually prefer it because:

• Lower latency matters more for gameplay

• Full HD gaming is easier for consoles to maintain at higher refresh rates

• The projector focuses heavily on gaming responsiveness instead of cinematic processing delay

One of the projector’s strongest features is its:

• 4LED light source technology

The TH690ST includes:

• 2300 ANSI lumens brightness

• Long-life LED architecture

• Stable color performance

• Lower maintenance requirements

BenQ specifically states:

“4LED long life span.”

The LED light source improves:

• Color consistency

• Startup speed

• Long-term brightness stability

• Reduced maintenance

• Gaming-friendly vividness

Lamp lifespan includes:

• Up to 30,000 hours Eco mode

This makes the projector excellent for:

• Daily gaming

• Streaming marathons

• Sports viewing

• Frequent entertainment use

Unlike traditional lamp projectors that slowly dim over time, the TH690ST maintains more stable long-term performance.

The TH690ST also focuses heavily on:

• Gaming color performance

The projector delivers:

• 84% DCI-P3 color coverage

• 98% Rec.709 coverage

• HDR Game mode

• Dedicated gaming presets

Projector Reviews specifically praised:

“richer, more lifelike colors.”

The projector includes dedicated:

• Game Mode

• HDR Game Mode

• Sports Mode

• Cinema Mode

These optimize:

• Shadow visibility

• Motion clarity

• HDR brightness

• Competitive visibility

• Cinematic presentation

This is especially useful for:

• Warzone

• FIFA

• Forza Horizon

• Open-world games

• Sports broadcasts

One of the TH690ST’s biggest advantages is its:

• Short-throw projection capability

BenQ specifically explains:

“you only need to place it 5ft away”

for:

“100” screen projection.”

This makes the projector ideal for:

• Small rooms

• Apartments

• Bedroom gaming setups

• Compact entertainment spaces

• Living-room projection

Unlike traditional long-throw projectors requiring large room depth, the TH690ST can create massive images in tight spaces.

The short-throw system also helps:

• Reduce shadows

• Improve installation flexibility

• Simplify setup

• Enhance couch-gaming comfort