Released 2025
BenQ
AK700ST
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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- Buy atIndoor Golf Outlet$2,899Free ship
- Buy atCarl's Place$2,899Free ship
- Buy atShop Indoor Golf$2,899Free ship
- Buy atB&H$2,899Free ship
- Buy atNewegg$2,899Free ship
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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 GT2400HDR or AH700ST cover the cost-effective slot for $600–$1,600 less.
- 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
| Resolution | True 4K (3840×2160) |
| Lumens | 4,000 ANSI |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| Color | 95% Rec. 709, Golf Mode preset |
Hardware
| Light Source | Laser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.69–0.83 (1.2× motorized zoom) |
| Fan Noise | 29–32 dB (best in class) |
| Motorized Zoom/Focus | Yes |
Performance
| Input Lag | ~16ms at 4K |
Software
| Auto Screen Fit | Yes (front camera) |
Same category, different tradeoff
Other projectors we considered.
Mid-tierBenQAH700STGolf-dedicated 1080p laser with Auto Screen Fit and Golf Mode. The smart mid pick when 4K isn't on the table.
Mid-tierBenQTK710STi4K + laser at $2,199. The new community default for serious-but-not-flagship sim builds.
Mid-tierBenQAH500ST0.499 throw, 4,000 lumens, golf-dedicated. The right answer when ceiling depth is the constraint.