Released 2024
BenQ
AH500ST
1080p laser short-throw built on the same chassis and IP5X-sealed engine as the AK700ST, but with a very tight 0.499 throw ratio — fills a 10-ft screen from 5 ft. Includes Golf Mode color preset. The dedicated answer for sub-9-ft ceilings or shallow garage stalls that can't fit a 0.69-throw projector.
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- Buy atIndoor Golf Outlet$1,999Free ship
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Who this is for
Honest match per persona.
Good for
- Space-Constrained
0.499 throw is the tightest in the BenQ golf line — ceiling-mount 5 ft from a 10-ft screen, or fit it in a sub-9-ft-ceiling room without compromise.
- Cost-Effective Buyer
Golf-dedicated laser features (Golf Mode, IP5X seal, 4,000 lumens) at $1,899 — strong dollar-per-feature when the room geometry needs the tight throw anyway.
Not for
- Showroom
1080p doesn't fit a showroom build; the LK936ST or AK700ST anchor that tier with 4K.
- Family Setup
Multi-use family rooms benefit from 4K (TK710STi) for movies and gaming; 1080p ceilings the experience.
- Performance Seeker
Performance personas with adequate room should choose 4K (AK700ST) for course detail at distance.
Specifications
The numbers, plainly stated.
Image
| Resolution | 1080p Full HD |
| Lumens | 4,000 ANSI |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| Color | 95% Rec. 709, Golf Mode |
Hardware
| Light Source | Laser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.499 (fixed, very short) |
Performance
| Input Lag | 16.7ms (1080p/60); 8.3ms (1080p/120) |
Builds that include this product
Where this fits in a full simulator.
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