Comparison

AH700ST vs UHZ35ST

A side-by-side look at how the BenQ AH700ST and Optoma UHZ35ST compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.

AH700ST
Mid-tierBenQ
AH700ST$1,899

Golf-dedicated 1080p laser with Auto Screen Fit and Golf Mode. The smart mid pick when 4K isn't on the table.

UHZ35ST
Mid-tierOptoma
UHZ35ST$2,199

4K + laser + 4.4ms input lag at $1,999. The fastest 4K sim/gaming projector under $2K.

Specifications

The numbers, lined up.

Image

  • Resolution
    AH700ST1080p Full HD
    UHZ35STTrue 4K (3840×2160)
  • Lumens
    AH700ST4,000 ANSI
    UHZ35ST3,500 ANSI
  • HDR
    AH700STHDR10
    UHZ35STHDR10
  • Color
    AH700ST95% Rec. 709, Golf Mode
    UHZ35ST
  • Picture Mode
    AH700ST
    UHZ35STGolf Sim preset

Hardware

  • Light Source
    AH700STLaser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours)
    UHZ35STLaser (30,000 hours)
  • Throw Ratio
    AH700ST0.69–0.83 (1.2× motorized zoom)
    UHZ35ST0.50 (fixed)
  • Fan Noise
    AH700ST
    UHZ35ST~30 dB

Performance

  • Input Lag
    AH700ST16.7ms (1080p/60); 8.3ms (1080p/120)
    UHZ35ST4.4ms (fastest 4K in class)

Software

  • Auto Screen Fit
    AH700STYes (front camera)
    UHZ35ST

Who each one is better for

Honest persona fit, side by side.

Better for AH700ST

  • Cost-Effective Buyer

    Golf-dedicated features at $1,899 — 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 paying the 4K premium.

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.

  • Space-Constrained

    0.50 fixed throw fits tight rooms; same throw geometry as the GT2100HDR and AH500ST but in 4K.

Both fit

  • Family Setup

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