Comparison
AH500ST vs IN1028ST
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A side-by-side look at how the BenQ AH500ST and InFocus IN1028ST 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
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Image
| Spec | AH500ST | IN1028ST |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080p Full HD | 1080p (1920×1080), 0.65-in DMD |
| Lumens | 4,000 ANSI | 4,000 (standard not stated) |
| HDR | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Color | 83% Rec. 709; Golf picture mode | — |
- ResolutionAH500ST1080p Full HDIN1028ST1080p (1920×1080), 0.65-in DMD
- LumensAH500ST4,000 ANSIIN1028ST4,000 (standard not stated)
- HDRAH500STHDR10, HLGIN1028ST—
- ColorAH500ST83% Rec. 709; Golf picture modeIN1028ST—
Hardware
| Spec | AH500ST | IN1028ST |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Laser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours normal, 38,000 eco) | Laser (up to 30,000 hours) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.499 (fixed, very short) | 0.496:1 (fixed) |
| Offset | — | 116%; no lens shift (InFocus's API datasheet and user guide; its Nemesis II PDF datasheet prints 112%) |
| Dimensions | — | 10.94 × 8.5 × 4.6 in (W × D × H) |
- Light SourceAH500STLaser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours normal, 38,000 eco)IN1028STLaser (up to 30,000 hours)
- Throw RatioAH500ST0.499 (fixed, very short)IN1028ST0.496:1 (fixed)
- OffsetAH500ST—IN1028ST116%; no lens shift (InFocus's API datasheet and user guide; its Nemesis II PDF datasheet prints 112%)
- DimensionsAH500ST—IN1028ST10.94 × 8.5 × 4.6 in (W × D × H)
Performance
| Spec | AH500ST | IN1028ST |
|---|---|---|
| Input Lag | 33.4 ms (1080p/60Hz); 16.7 ms (1080p/120Hz) | 49.8 ms at 1080p/60Hz (InFocus datasheet) |
- Input LagAH500ST33.4 ms (1080p/60Hz); 16.7 ms (1080p/120Hz)IN1028ST49.8 ms at 1080p/60Hz (InFocus datasheet)
Requirements
| Spec | AH500ST | IN1028ST |
|---|---|---|
| Throw Distance | — | 100 in at about 3.6 ft (InFocus's user guide) |
- Throw DistanceAH500ST—IN1028ST100 in at about 3.6 ft (InFocus's user guide)
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Better for AH500ST
- Space-Constrained
0.499 throw, among the tightest in BenQ's golf line (the LK830ST is 0.496): a 10-ft-wide image from about 5 ft, which suits a low or shallow room.
- Cost-Effective Buyer
Golf-dedicated laser features (Golf Mode, IP5X seal, 4,000 lumens) at $1,999 — strong dollar-per-feature when the room geometry needs the tight throw anyway.
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