BenQ lists 3,500 ANSI lumens. Dangbei lists 400 ISO lumens. The gap is large even allowing for the different measures, so the BenQ suits a room with some light and the Dangbei a dark one.
Dangbei N2 vs BenQ TH685P: Smart Compact vs Raw Brightness (2026)
Dangbei N2 vs BenQ TH685P ($979): listed brightness, smart OS and speakers compared. Amazon.com lists the Dangbei N2 as currently unavailable.
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Dangbei N2
Currently unavailable
VS
BenQ TH685P
$979
Quick Answer
BenQ TH685P wins overall
The BenQ TH685P is $979 and lists 3,500 ANSI lumens and 8.3 ms latency. The Dangbei N2 lists 400 ISO lumens, licensed Netflix and dual 6W Dolby Audio speakers, but on 4 October 2026 Amazon.com showed it as currently unavailable, so it has no buy link. The two are very different projectors: a bright lamp model and a small, dim smart one. We have not tested either.
Specifications
| Feature | Dangbei N2 | BenQ TH685P |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Currently unavailable | $979 |
| Availability | Currently unavailable | In stock |
| Amazon ratings | 79 ratings, 4.2 stars | 82 ratings, 4.1 stars |
| Resolution | 1080p native | 1080p, 4K-supported inputs |
| Brightness (listed) | 400 ISO lumens | 3,500 ANSI lumens |
| Smart OS | Netflix (licensed), YouTube, Prime Video | None listed |
| Speakers | 2 x 6W Dolby Audio | 5W treVolo |
| Input Lag (listed) | Not stated in the listing text we read | 8.3 ms at 1080p/120Hz (per BenQ) |
Brightness
Winner: Brightness
BenQ TH685P
BenQ lists far more brightness.
Smart OS and Sound
Dangbei lists licensed Netflix, YouTube and Prime Video built in, auto focus and keystone, and dual 6W Dolby Audio speakers. BenQ lists no smart OS and a single 5W speaker.
Winner: Smart OS and Sound
Dangbei N2
Dangbei, which needs no streaming stick.
Price and Availability
The BenQ is $979. The Dangbei page showed $199 but read "Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock".
Winner: Price and Availability
BenQ TH685P
Only the BenQ can be bought.
Final Verdict
BenQ TH685P takes it
If you can buy only one of these today, it is the BenQ TH685P at $979, which lists 3,500 ANSI lumens and low latency. The Dangbei N2 lists a friendlier smart setup in a small body, but Amazon.com shows it as currently unavailable. We have not tested either projector.
Frequently Asked Questions
Amazon.com listed it as currently unavailable on 4 October 2026.
This page used to say $230 and the BenQ $450. The BenQ was $979 and the N2 page showed $199 on 4 October 2026.