BenQ
AK700ST
BenQ's golf-dedicated flagship: 4K UHD, 4,000 ANSI lumens, IP5X sealed laser engine, motorized zoom and focus, Auto Screen Fit (front-camera detects 16:9, 16:10, 4:3, 1:1 screens), Golf Mode color preset, and the quietest fan in class (29–32 dB). The 2026 default for serious permanent sim builds.
Buy from
Released 2025
Who this is for
Honest match per persona.
Good for
- Performance Seeker
Golf Mode color, 95% Rec. 709, IP5X garage-grade dust seal, and 29 dB quiet operation — the projector designed around serious sim use.
- Showroom
Auto Screen Fit + motorized zoom = professional-installer aesthetic with no ladder fiddling; quietest mainstream sim projector.
- Family Setup
Auto Screen Fit handles non-standard screen aspect ratios automatically — meaningful when the room is shared with other uses or builds change over time.
Not for
- Cost-Effective Buyer
$2,899 is flagship pricing; the GT2100HDR or AH700ST cover the cost-effective slot at a third to two-thirds the price.
- Recreational Player
Golf-specific features are wasted on casual use; the TK710STi delivers excellent 4K for $700 less.
- Space-Constrained
0.69–0.83 throw needs 7+ ft from screen; tight rooms should choose AH500ST (0.499) instead.
Specifications
The numbers, plainly stated.
Image
| Resolution | True 4K (3840×2160) |
| Lumens | 4,000 ANSI |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| Color | 95% Rec. 709, Golf Mode preset |
Hardware
| Light Source | Laser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.69–0.83 (1.2× motorized zoom) |
| Fan Noise | 29–32 dB (best in class) |
| Motorized Zoom/Focus | Yes |
Performance
| Input Lag | ~16ms at 4K |
Software
| Auto Screen Fit | Yes (front camera) |
Same category, different tradeoff