Comparison
AH500ST vs UHZ35ST
A side-by-side look at how the BenQ AH500ST and Optoma UHZ35ST compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.
Specifications
The numbers, lined up.
Image
| Spec | AH500ST | UHZ35ST |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080p Full HD | True 4K (3840×2160) |
| Lumens | 4,000 ANSI | 3,500 ANSI |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Color | 95% Rec. 709, Golf Mode | — |
| Picture Mode | — | Golf Sim preset |
- ResolutionAH500ST1080p Full HDUHZ35STTrue 4K (3840×2160)
- LumensAH500ST4,000 ANSIUHZ35ST3,500 ANSI
- HDRAH500STHDR10UHZ35STHDR10
- ColorAH500ST95% Rec. 709, Golf ModeUHZ35ST—
- Picture ModeAH500ST—UHZ35STGolf Sim preset
Hardware
| Spec | AH500ST | UHZ35ST |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Laser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours) | Laser (30,000 hours) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.499 (fixed, very short) | 0.50 (fixed) |
| Fan Noise | — | ~30 dB |
- Light SourceAH500STLaser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours)UHZ35STLaser (30,000 hours)
- Throw RatioAH500ST0.499 (fixed, very short)UHZ35ST0.50 (fixed)
- Fan NoiseAH500ST—UHZ35ST~30 dB
Performance
| Spec | AH500ST | UHZ35ST |
|---|---|---|
| Input Lag | 16.7ms (1080p/60); 8.3ms (1080p/120) | 4.4ms (fastest 4K in class) |
- Input LagAH500ST16.7ms (1080p/60); 8.3ms (1080p/120)UHZ35ST4.4ms (fastest 4K in class)
Who each one is better for
Honest persona fit, side by side.
Better for AH500ST
- 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 UHZ35ST
- Performance Seeker
Fastest 4K input lag in the segment (4.4ms) with a 30k-hour laser; brightness and longevity both at the top of the mid tier.
- Family Setup
4.4ms gaming response time + 4K + Golf Sim preset = the right mid-tier multi-use projector when the room games seriously.
Both fit
- Space-Constrained
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