Comparison
AH500ST vs AH700ST
A side-by-side look at how the BenQ AH500ST and BenQ AH700ST compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.
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Specifications
The numbers, lined up.
Image
| Spec | AH500ST | AH700ST |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080p Full HD | 1080p Full HD |
| Lumens | 4,000 ANSI | 4,000 ANSI |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Color | 95% Rec. 709, Golf Mode | 95% Rec. 709, Golf Mode |
- ResolutionAH500ST1080p Full HDAH700ST1080p Full HD
- LumensAH500ST4,000 ANSIAH700ST4,000 ANSI
- HDRAH500STHDR10AH700STHDR10
- ColorAH500ST95% Rec. 709, Golf ModeAH700ST95% Rec. 709, Golf Mode
Hardware
| Spec | AH500ST | AH700ST |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Laser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours) | Laser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.499 (fixed, very short) | 0.69–0.83 (1.2× motorized zoom) |
- Light SourceAH500STLaser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours)AH700STLaser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours)
- Throw RatioAH500ST0.499 (fixed, very short)AH700ST0.69–0.83 (1.2× motorized zoom)
Performance
| Spec | AH500ST | AH700ST |
|---|---|---|
| Input Lag | 16.7ms (1080p/60); 8.3ms (1080p/120) | 16.7ms (1080p/60); 8.3ms (1080p/120) |
- Input LagAH500ST16.7ms (1080p/60); 8.3ms (1080p/120)AH700ST16.7ms (1080p/60); 8.3ms (1080p/120)
Software
| Spec | AH500ST | AH700ST |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Screen Fit | — | Yes (front camera) |
- Auto Screen FitAH500ST—AH700STYes (front camera)
Who each one is better for
Honest persona fit, side by side.
Better for AH500ST
- 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.
Better for AH700ST
- Recreational Player
Set-and-forget polish (Auto Screen Fit, motorized zoom, Golf Mode) without paying the 4K premium.
- Family Setup
Decent multi-use 1080p with Auto Screen Fit; bridges golf and casual movie use.
Both fit
- Cost-Effective Buyer
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