
Epson ultra-short-throw classroom projector
Epson EB-685W WXGA Ultra-Short-Throw 3LCD Projector
The Epson EB-685W is an ultra-short-throw 3LCD projector for meeting rooms and classrooms. Wall mounted close to the screen with the bracket supplied, it projects an HD-ready WXGA picture of 60 to 100 inches with 3,500 lumens of colour light output, a 16 W built-in speaker and a lamp rated at up to 10,000 hours in Eco mode. Wireless presenting is available with Epson's optional Wireless LAN unit.
Quick Glance
Key Features
A 100-inch picture from close to the wall
An ultra-short-throw lens (throw ratio 0.28 to 0.37) projects 60 to 100 inches from close to the wall. Epson lists a projection distance of 0.4 m for a 60-inch screen and 0.6 m for 100 inches, and a wall hanging bracket, safety wire set and template sheet are in the box.
Bright WXGA picture and long lamp life
Three 0.59-inch D9 LCD panels give an HD-ready WXGA picture with 3,500 lumens of colour light output (ISO 21118:2012), a 14,000:1 contrast ratio and 10-bit colour processing. The lamp is rated at 5,000 hours, 10,000 hours in Eco and 9,000 hours in Eco 2.
Built for meeting rooms and classrooms
A 16 W built-in speaker, split screen, document camera compatibility and CEC are built in, with control through AMX, Crestron or Control4. The optional Wireless LAN unit adds wireless presenting with the iProjection app on Android and iOS devices and Google Chromebooks.
Detailed Specifications
Specifications are Epson's own, from Epson's UAE product page for the EB-685W (V11H744041). Colour light output is quoted as Epson's spec table states it, in accordance with ISO 21118:2012.
Need-to-Know
- Wireless presenting needs Epson's optional Wireless LAN unit, which is sold separately, as are the connection and control box, document camera and external speaker.
- Epson's specification table does not list the wired video inputs (such as HDMI ports) or a weight for this model. Ask us before ordering if either matters for your installation.
- This is not an interactive projector: Epson lists Interactivity as No.
- The iProjection app is available on Android and iOS devices and Google Chromebooks.
Best For / Customer Benefits
Customer Benefits
- A 60 to 100 inch picture from an ultra-short-throw lens, wall mounted close to the screen with the bracket supplied.
- 3,500 lumens of colour light output and a 14,000:1 contrast ratio for clear slides in lit rooms.
- A lamp rated at up to 10,000 hours in Eco mode, with a 16 W built-in speaker.
- Wall hanging bracket supplied, with AMX, Crestron and Control4 control for managed rooms.
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
It is an ultra-short-throw projector with a throw ratio of 0.28 to 0.37. Epson lists a projection distance of 0.4 m for a 60-inch screen and 0.6 m for a 100-inch screen, and it is designed to be wall mounted using the wall hanging bracket supplied.
Epson lists 3,500 lumens of colour light output, measured in accordance with ISO 21118:2012, and 2,900 lumens of colour light output in economy mode, with a 14,000:1 contrast ratio.
Wireless connectivity is optional. The EB-685W is wireless LAN capable with Epson's Wireless LAN unit, sold separately, which allows content to be shown from a range of devices using the iProjection app.
Epson rates the lamp at 5,000 hours in normal mode, 10,000 hours in Eco mode and 9,000 hours in Eco 2 mode. Dynamic lamp control and auto brightness adjustment are among its features.
No. Epson lists Interactivity as No for the EB-685W. It is a standard ultra-short-throw projector for presenting in meeting rooms and classrooms.
Ask about the Epson EB-685W
Tell us your room and screen size and whether you need wireless presenting, and we will confirm the set-up and send a quote.

