BenQ AW30ST
| Brand | BenQ · Golf Simulator |
| Type | Installation |
| Released | August 2025 |
| Resolution | WXGA |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | LED |
| Brightness | 3,200 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 0.72–0.87:1 |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms |
A single-chip DLP short-throw golf simulator projector with a 4LED light source, a rated 3,200 ANSI lumens and WXGA (1280x800) resolution. It has a 100% projection offset, two HDMI 1.4a inputs, a 10W speaker and a Golf picture mode, and it suits low-ceiling golf bays that also serve for movies and games.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 3,200 lm ANSI | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | |
| Dynamic contrast | 20,000:1 | |
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 95% coverage | |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | |
| Colour temperature presets | Native, Custom | |
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | |
| Picture mode memories | 2 | |
| 3D | Yes | |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
Light source
| Light source | LED | |
| Emitter | 4-channel LED | |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | |
| Cool-down time | 2 s |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 0.72–0.87:1100″ · 1.55–1.87 m | |
| Image size | 60–200 in | |
| Projection offset | 100% | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 1.21×Derived | |
| Focal length | 10.2–12.24 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.6–2.78 | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Autofocus | No | |
| Vertical lens shift | None | |
| Horizontal lens shift | None | |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | |
| Auto keystone | Yes | |
| Corner correction | 4-corner |
Motion & gaming
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) | |
| Max input resolution | WUXGA | |
| Control ports | RS-232 |
Audio
| Speaker power | 10 W | |
| Speakers | 1 | |
| Layout | Mono | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 304 × 221 × 107 mm | |
| Weight | 2,650 g | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 8 mm screws | |
| Dust filter | None |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | |
| Power draw | Max 320 W · Normal 237 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Risk group | RG2 | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr | |
| User manual | esupportdownload.benq.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens cap | |
| Remote | IR |
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- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the AW30ST needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 0.72–0.87:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 🇺🇸 US | UPC | 840046052065 |
| MPN | AW30ST |