BenQ
AH700ST
1080p sibling of the AK700ST: same chassis, same IP5X-sealed laser engine, same Auto Screen Fit and Golf Mode, same 0.69–0.83 motorized-zoom throw — at $1,000 less. The smartest mid-tier pick when the sim PC can't drive 4K cleanly.
Released 2024
Who this is for
Honest match per persona.
Good for
- 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.
- Family Setup
Decent multi-use 1080p with Auto Screen Fit; bridges golf and casual movie use.
Not for
- Showroom
1080p ceilings the build; LK936ST or AK700ST are the right showroom picks.
- Performance Seeker
Course detail at distance benefits from 4K; AK700ST or TK710STi are stronger performance choices.
- Space-Constrained
0.69–0.83 throw needs 7+ ft from screen; AH500ST (0.499) is the right tight-room answer.
Specifications
The numbers, plainly stated.
Image
| Resolution | 1080p Full HD |
| Lumens | 4,000 ANSI |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| Color | 95% Rec. 709, Golf Mode |
Hardware
| Light Source | Laser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.69–0.83 (1.2× motorized zoom) |
Performance
| Input Lag | 16.7ms (1080p/60); 8.3ms (1080p/120) |
Software
| Auto Screen Fit | Yes (front camera) |
Same category, different tradeoff