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AK700ST

Released 2025

PremiumProjector

BenQ

AK700ST

$2,899

BenQ's golf-dedicated flagship: 4K UHD, 4,000 ANSI lumens, IP5X sealed laser engine, motorized zoom and focus, Auto Screen Fit (front-camera detects 16:9, 16:10, 4:3, 1:1 screens), Golf Mode color preset, and the quietest fan in class (29–32 dB). The 2026 default for serious permanent sim builds.

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Who this is for

Honest match per persona.

Good for

  • Performance Seeker

    Golf Mode color, 95% Rec. 709, IP5X garage-grade dust seal, and 29 dB quiet operation — the projector designed around serious sim use.

  • Showroom

    Auto Screen Fit + motorized zoom = professional-installer aesthetic with no ladder fiddling; quietest mainstream sim projector.

  • Family Setup

    Auto Screen Fit handles non-standard screen aspect ratios automatically — meaningful when the room is shared with other uses or builds change over time.

Not for

  • Cost-Effective Buyer

    $2,899 is flagship pricing; the GT2100HDR or AH700ST cover the cost-effective slot at a third to two-thirds the price.

  • Recreational Player

    Golf-specific features are wasted on casual use; the TK710STi delivers excellent 4K for $700 less.

  • Space-Constrained

    0.69–0.83 throw needs 7+ ft from screen; tight rooms should choose AH500ST (0.499) instead.

Specifications

The numbers, plainly stated.

Image

ResolutionTrue 4K (3840×2160)
Lumens4,000 ANSI
HDRHDR10
Color95% Rec. 709, Golf Mode preset

Hardware

Light SourceLaser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours)
Throw Ratio0.69–0.83 (1.2× motorized zoom)
Fan Noise29–32 dB (best in class)
Motorized Zoom/FocusYes

Performance

Input Lag~16ms at 4K

Software

Auto Screen FitYes (front camera)

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