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.
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Specifications
The numbers, lined up.
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| Spec | AH500ST | TK700STi |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080p Full HD | True 4K (3840×2160) |
| Lumens | 4,000 ANSI | 3,000 |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Color | 95% Rec. 709, Golf Mode | — |
- ResolutionAH500ST1080p Full HDTK700STiTrue 4K (3840×2160)
- LumensAH500ST4,000 ANSITK700STi3,000
- HDRAH500STHDR10TK700STiHDR10
- ColorAH500ST95% Rec. 709, Golf ModeTK700STi—
Hardware
| Spec | AH500ST | TK700STi |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Laser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours) | Lamp (4,000–15,000 hours) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.499 (fixed, very short) | 0.9–1.08 (short-throw) |
- Light SourceAH500STLaser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours)TK700STiLamp (4,000–15,000 hours)
- Throw RatioAH500ST0.499 (fixed, very short)TK700STi0.9–1.08 (short-throw)
Performance
| Spec | AH500ST | TK700STi |
|---|---|---|
| Input Lag | 16.7ms (1080p/60); 8.3ms (1080p/120) | 16ms at 4K (lower at 1080p/240Hz) |
- Input LagAH500ST16.7ms (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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