Comparison

AH500ST vs TK700STi

A side-by-side look at how the BenQ AH500ST and BenQ TK700STi compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.

AH500ST
Mid-tierBenQ
AH500ST$1,899

0.499 throw, 4,000 lumens, golf-dedicated. The right answer when ceiling depth is the constraint.

TK700STi
Mid-tierBenQ
TK700STi$1,499

True 4K with HDR — the cheaper 4K option vs. the laser TK710STi. Still a community favorite when budget caps at $1,500.

Buy AH500ST

Buy TK700STi

Specifications

The numbers, lined up.

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  • Resolution
    AH500ST1080p Full HD
    TK700STiTrue 4K (3840×2160)
  • Lumens
    AH500ST4,000 ANSI
    TK700STi3,000
  • HDR
    AH500STHDR10
    TK700STiHDR10
  • Color
    AH500ST95% Rec. 709, Golf Mode
    TK700STi—

Hardware

  • Light Source
    AH500STLaser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours)
    TK700STiLamp (4,000–15,000 hours)
  • Throw Ratio
    AH500ST0.499 (fixed, very short)
    TK700STi0.9–1.08 (short-throw)

Performance

  • Input Lag
    AH500ST16.7ms (1080p/60); 8.3ms (1080p/120)
    TK700STi16ms at 4K (lower at 1080p/240Hz)

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 TK700STi

  • Recreational Player

    True 4K with HDR makes virtual courses look genuinely good, and the lamp economy keeps total spend reasonable.

  • Family Setup

    4K projector that doubles as an excellent movie and gaming display — strong shared-use value.

Both fit

  • Cost-Effective Buyer

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