Comparison
AH500ST vs TK710STi
A side-by-side look at how the BenQ AH500ST and BenQ TK710STi compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.
Buy AH500ST
Specifications
The numbers, lined up.
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| Spec | AH500ST | TK710STi |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080p Full HD | True 4K (3840×2160) |
| Lumens | 4,000 ANSI | 3,200 ANSI |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 + HLG |
| Color | 95% Rec. 709, Golf Mode | 95% Rec. 709 |
- ResolutionAH500ST1080p Full HDTK710STiTrue 4K (3840×2160)
- LumensAH500ST4,000 ANSITK710STi3,200 ANSI
- HDRAH500STHDR10TK710STiHDR10 + HLG
- ColorAH500ST95% Rec. 709, Golf ModeTK710STi95% Rec. 709
Hardware
| Spec | AH500ST | TK710STi |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Laser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours) | Laser (20,000 hours) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.499 (fixed, very short) | 0.69–0.83 (1.2× zoom) |
| Fan Noise | — | ~47 dB |
- Light SourceAH500STLaser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours)TK710STiLaser (20,000 hours)
- Throw RatioAH500ST0.499 (fixed, very short)TK710STi0.69–0.83 (1.2× zoom)
- Fan NoiseAH500ST—TK710STi~47 dB
Performance
| Spec | AH500ST | TK710STi |
|---|---|---|
| Input Lag | 16.7ms (1080p/60); 8.3ms (1080p/120) | 4ms @ 1080p/240Hz; 16.7ms @ 4K/60Hz |
- Input LagAH500ST16.7ms (1080p/60); 8.3ms (1080p/120)TK710STi4ms @ 1080p/240Hz; 16.7ms @ 4K/60Hz
Software
| Spec | AH500ST | TK710STi |
|---|---|---|
| Includes | — | Android TV dongle |
- IncludesAH500ST—TK710STiAndroid TV dongle
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.
- Cost-Effective Buyer
Golf-dedicated laser features (Golf Mode, IP5X seal, 4,000 lumens) at $1,899 — strong dollar-per-feature when the room geometry needs the tight throw anyway.
Better for TK710STi
- Recreational Player
True 4K with laser life and HDR — the courses look genuinely impressive and the projector lasts the life of the room.
- Performance Seeker
16.7ms input lag at 4K is well under the 30ms tolerance threshold; 95% Rec. 709 color and laser stability support serious data review.
- Family Setup
4ms gaming lag at 1080p makes this a legitimately great gaming projector in addition to a sim and movie projector — best multi-use mid pick.
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