Comparison
AK800ST vs ProBeam BU53RG
A side-by-side look at how the BenQ AK800ST and LG ProBeam BU53RG 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
The numbers, lined up.
Image
| Spec | AK800ST | ProBeam BU53RG |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840×2160) | 4K UHD (XPR pixel-shift) |
| Lumens | 5,000 ANSI | 5,000 ANSI |
| Color | Golf, Bright Golf and HDR Golf picture modes | — |
| HDR | — | HDR10 + HLG |
- ResolutionAK800ST4K UHD (3840×2160)ProBeam BU53RG4K UHD (XPR pixel-shift)
- LumensAK800ST5,000 ANSIProBeam BU53RG5,000 ANSI
- ColorAK800STGolf, Bright Golf and HDR Golf picture modesProBeam BU53RG—
- HDRAK800ST—ProBeam BU53RGHDR10 + HLG
Hardware
| Spec | AK800ST | ProBeam BU53RG |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Laser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours; 30,000 Eco) | Laser (up to 15,000 hours) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.69–0.83 (1.2× motorized zoom) | 0.94–1.14 (1.2× zoom) |
| Lens Shift | None — fixed 102.5% offset | H ±20% / V ±50% |
| Fan Noise | 34/29 dB (normal/eco, BenQ spec) | — |
| Weight | 5.9 kg (13 lb) | — |
- Light SourceAK800STLaser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours; 30,000 Eco)ProBeam BU53RGLaser (up to 15,000 hours)
- Throw RatioAK800ST0.69–0.83 (1.2× motorized zoom)ProBeam BU53RG0.94–1.14 (1.2× zoom)
- Lens ShiftAK800STNone — fixed 102.5% offsetProBeam BU53RGH ±20% / V ±50%
- Fan NoiseAK800ST34/29 dB (normal/eco, BenQ spec)ProBeam BU53RG—
- WeightAK800ST5.9 kg (13 lb)ProBeam BU53RG—
Performance
| Spec | AK800ST | ProBeam BU53RG |
|---|---|---|
| Input Lag | 18.1 ms at 4K/60Hz; 4.8 ms at 1080p/240Hz | — |
- Input LagAK800ST18.1 ms at 4K/60Hz; 4.8 ms at 1080p/240HzProBeam BU53RG—
Software
| Spec | AK800ST | ProBeam BU53RG |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Features | Golf Mode 2.0, Auto Screen Fit 2.0 (flat and curved screens), autofocus, Golf Scene Memory (5 profiles) | — |
- Golf FeaturesAK800STGolf Mode 2.0, Auto Screen Fit 2.0 (flat and curved screens), autofocus, Golf Scene Memory (5 profiles)ProBeam BU53RG—
Who each one is better for
Honest persona fit, side by side.
Better for AK800ST
- Family Setup
Bright enough that the room does not need to be dark, with saved scene profiles for golf, movies and games.
Both fit
- Showroom
- Performance Seeker
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