BenQ AK800ST

Brand	BenQ · Golf Simulator
Type	Installation
Released	October 2026
Resolution	4K UHD
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG
Imaging technology	DLP
Light source	Laser (phosphor)
Brightness	5,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio	0.69–0.83:1
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 18.6 ms · 120 Hz 9.7 ms · 240 Hz 4.8 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 18.1 ms

A single-chip DLP short-throw laser projector for golf simulators, rated at 5,000 ANSI lumens with a 4K UHD image, a 102.5% projection offset and a 0.69 to 0.83 throw ratio. It adds camera-based screen fitting, motorised zoom and focus, and a sealed laser engine, and suits golf bays that double as movie and gaming rooms.

Data sheet

Picture

White light output	5,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technology	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in
Native aspect	16:9Derived
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 97% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis
Greyscale control points	11

Light source

Light source	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Light output control	Continuous

Optics

Throw ratio	0.69–0.83:1100″ · 1.53–1.84 m
Throw measured from	Lens
Image size	60–300 in
Projection offset	103%
Zoom	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.2×Derived
Focal length	10.31–12.32 mm
Aperture (f-number)	2.49–2.7
Focus	Motorised
Autofocus	Yes
Autofocus runs	On demand
Vertical keystone	30°
Horizontal keystone	30°
Corner correction	4-corner
Grid warp	Yes
Auto setup	Fit to screen

Motion & gaming

Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 18.6 ms · 120 Hz 9.7 ms · 240 Hz 4.8 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 18.1 ms
Gaming features	ALLM

Inputs & control

HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3)
Max input resolution	4K UHD
USB media playback	Yes
Control ports	RS-232

Smart platform

Ethernet	Yes
Security updates until	31 Aug 2029
Casting	Chromecast built-in, Miracast

Audio

Speaker power	10 W
Speakers	1
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived

Physical & installation

Dimensions (W × D × H)	388 × 302 × 140 mm
Weight	5,900 g
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount	M4
Dust filter	None
Ingress protection	IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine	Yes

Environment & power

Operating temperature	0–40°C
Operating humidity	10–90%RH
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw	Max 327 W · Normal 285 W · Eco 223 W
Standby	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby	Up to 2 W
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)

Safety & support

Laser class	Class 1
Risk group	RG2
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr
User manual	esupportdownload.benq.com
Spare parts	Mount CM00G3

In the box

In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card
Remote	IR

Similar models

Model	Resolution	Tech	Lumens	Price
LG CineBeam GRU510N 4K UHD · DLP	4K UHD	DLP	5,000	$3,965.55 −$33	Compare
NEC NP-P525WL WXGA · 3LCD	WXGA	3LCD	5,000	$5,599 +$1,600	Compare
Sony VPL-CWZ10 WXGA · 3LCD	WXGA	3LCD	5,000*	—	Compare
Sony VPL-PHZ50 WUXGA · 3LCD	WUXGA	3LCD	5,000	$2,321.98 −$1,677	Compare
ViewSonic LS740-4K 4K UHD · DLP	4K UHD	DLP	5,000	$1,799.99 −$2,199	Compare
ViewSonic LS740HD 1080p · DLP	1080p	DLP	5,000	$999.99 −$2,999	Compare

Other

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the AK800ST needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 0.69–0.83:1 lens.
Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
Download spec as JSON — The same data from the open data API, with variants and identifiers.

Variants & identifiers

Use these to confirm a listing is this exact model. Any of them works at /p/{code}.

Variant	Region	Type	Code
Standard	🇺🇸 US	MPN	AK800ST
EU	🇪🇺 EU	EAN	4718755096594
EU	🇪🇺 EU	MPN	9H.R0L77.13E