Comparison
AH700ST vs LH860ST
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A side-by-side look at how the BenQ AH700ST and BenQ LH860ST compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.
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Full specificationsEvery spec for both, line by line
Specifications
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| Spec | AH700ST | LH860ST |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080p Full HD | 1080p (1920×1080) |
| Lumens | 4,000 ANSI | 5,000 ANSI |
| HDR | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Color | 95% Rec. 709, Golf Mode | — |
| Picture Mode | — | Simulation mode (BenQ's golf site calls it Golf Mode) |
- ResolutionAH700ST1080p Full HDLH860ST1080p (1920×1080)
- LumensAH700ST4,000 ANSILH860ST5,000 ANSI
- HDRAH700STHDR10, HLGLH860ST—
- ColorAH700ST95% Rec. 709, Golf ModeLH860ST—
- Picture ModeAH700ST—LH860STSimulation mode (BenQ's golf site calls it Golf Mode)
Hardware
| Spec | AH700ST | LH860ST |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Laser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours) | Laser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 eco) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.69–0.83 (1.2× motorized zoom) | 0.5:1 (fixed) |
| Offset | — | 105% (±3%, BenQ's datasheet); no lens shift |
| Dimensions | — | 13.54 × 10.45 × 5.35 in (W × D × H) |
- Light SourceAH700STLaser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours)LH860STLaser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 eco)
- Throw RatioAH700ST0.69–0.83 (1.2× motorized zoom)LH860ST0.5:1 (fixed)
- OffsetAH700ST—LH860ST105% (±3%, BenQ's datasheet); no lens shift
- DimensionsAH700ST—LH860ST13.54 × 10.45 × 5.35 in (W × D × H)
Performance
| Spec | AH700ST | LH860ST |
|---|---|---|
| Input Lag | 33.4 ms (1080p/60Hz); 16.7 ms (1080p/120Hz) | 16.7 ms at 1080p/60Hz; 8.4 ms at 1080p/120Hz; 6 ms at 1080p/240Hz (BenQ) |
- Input LagAH700ST33.4 ms (1080p/60Hz); 16.7 ms (1080p/120Hz)LH860ST16.7 ms at 1080p/60Hz; 8.4 ms at 1080p/120Hz; 6 ms at 1080p/240Hz (BenQ)
Software
| Spec | AH700ST | LH860ST |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Screen Fit | Yes (front camera) | — |
- Auto Screen FitAH700STYes (front camera)LH860ST—
Requirements
| Spec | AH700ST | LH860ST |
|---|---|---|
| Throw Distance | — | 100 in at about 3.6 ft (BenQ's manual) |
- Throw DistanceAH700ST—LH860ST100 in at about 3.6 ft (BenQ's manual)
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Who each one is better for
Honest persona fit, side by side.
Better for AH700ST
- Cost-Effective Buyer
Golf-dedicated features at $2,299 — best dollar-per-feature for builders who don't have the GPU to push 4K.
- Recreational Player
Set-and-forget polish (Auto Screen Fit, motorized zoom, Golf Mode) without needing a GPU that can drive 4K.
- Family Setup
Decent multi-use 1080p with Auto Screen Fit; bridges golf and casual movie use.
Better for LH860ST
- Space-Constrained
5,000 ANSI lumens from a 0.5 throw in a 13.5-inch cabinet: the bright answer for a tight room that cannot be fully darkened.
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