BenQ AK900ST
| Brand | BenQ · Golf Simulator |
| Type | Installation |
| Released | October 2026 |
| Resolution | 4K UHD |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) |
| Brightness | 6,000 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 0.81–0.89:1 |
| 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 short-throw 4K laser DLP projector made for golf simulator bays, rated at 6,000 ANSI lumens with a 0.81 to 0.89:1 throw ratio and manual lens shift. It has three HDMI inputs, LAN and RS-232 for commercial installs, and a camera that fits the image to the screen, and it suits large impact screens that also serve for movies and games.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 6,000 lm ANSI | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Pixel shift | Yes (scheme not stated) | |
| 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 | |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
Light source
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | |
| Light output control | Continuous | |
| Cool-down time | About 15 s |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 0.81–0.89:1100″ · 1.79–1.97 m | |
| Image size | 95–300 in | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 1.1×Derived | |
| Focal length | 8.6–9.4 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.83–1.86 | |
| Focus | Motorised | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Autofocus runs | On demand | |
| Vertical lens shift | ±60% | |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±23% | |
| Motorised lens shift | No | |
| Lens memory slots | 5 | |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | |
| Auto keystone | Yes | |
| Corner correction | 4-corner | |
| Grid warp | Yes | |
| Auto setup | Fit to screen |
Motion & gaming
| 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 | |
| Control ports | RS-232 |
Audio
| Speaker power | 20 W | |
| Speakers | 1 | |
| Layout | Mono | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | |
| HDMI audio return | eARCDerived |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 521 × 351 × 166 mm | |
| Weight | 10,200 g | |
| Ceiling mount | M4 | |
| Ingress protection | IP5X |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | |
| Power draw | 348 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 |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, User manual |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2026 | BenQ AK900ST im Test: Ein außergewöhnlicher 4K-Laserprojektor, der mehr kann als Golf Heimkinowelten · October 29, 2026 | Heimkinowelten |
| — | BenQ AK900ST First Look – 6.000 ANSI & AI Vision Heimkinowelten | Heimkinowelten |
| — | BenQ AK900ST Review: 4K Golf Simulator Projector Tested Golf Simulator Videos | Golf Simulator Videos |
Videos
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the AK900ST needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 0.81–0.89:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 🇺🇸 US | MPN | AK900ST |