BenQ LH830ST

BenQ LH830ST black laser short-throw projector, front three-quarter view from the right with the lens and top control panel visible
BrandBenQ · Laser Short Throw
TypeBusiness
ReleasedSeptember 2025
Resolution1080p
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG
Imaging technologyDLP
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)
Brightness4,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio0.5:1
Input lag1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms

A 1080p single-chip DLP laser projector with a fixed 0.496 throw ratio and 116% offset. BenQ sells it in the US as a house-mapping projector and in Europe as a simulation projector, and it has a sealed IP6X laser engine. It suits short-distance installs from 70 to 300 inches.

Data sheet

Picture

White light output4,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technologyDLP
Chip / panel diagonal0.65 in
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast3,000,000:1
Colour gamutRec. 709 93% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG

Light source

Light sourceLaser (phosphor)
Light-source life20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco

Optics

Throw ratio0.5:10 m1 m2 m3 m4 m60″80″100″120″150″200″250″300″100″ · 1.10 m
Image size70–300 in
Projection offset116%
ZoomNone
Focal length17.51 mm
Aperture (f-number)2.8
Vertical keystone30°
Horizontal keystone30°
Auto keystoneYes
Corner correction4-corner

Motion & gaming

Input lag1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms

Inputs & control

HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Max input resolution4K UHD
Control portsRS-232

Smart platform

EthernetYes

Audio

Speaker power15 W
Speakers1
Audio outputs3.5 mm
HDMI audio returnNoneDerived

Physical & installation

Dimensions (W × D × H)279 × 229 × 121 mm
Weight3,400 g
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mountM4
Ingress protectionIP6X (light engine)
Sealed optical engineYes

Environment & power

Operating temperature0–40°C
Operating humidity10–80%RH
Altitude3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawMax 250 W · Normal 230 W · Eco 130 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 W
Networked standbyUp to 2 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noiseNormal 30 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)

Safety & support

Laser classClass 1
Risk groupRG2
Warranty🇺🇸 US 3 yr
User manualesupportdownload.benq.com

In the box

In the boxPower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card

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Tools

  • Throw calculator — How far from the screen the LH830ST needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 0.496:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers

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VariantRegionTypeCode
Standard, EU🇪🇺 EUEAN4718755096266
MPN9H.JT877.75E
Standard, US🇺🇸 USMPNLH830ST

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