BenQ AH500ST
| Brand | BenQ · Golf Simulator |
| Type | Installation |
| Released | November 2024 |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) |
| Brightness | 4,000 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 0.5:1 |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms · 120 Hz 16.7 ms |
A single-chip DLP short-throw golf simulator projector with a laser light source, a rated 4,000 ANSI lumens and 1080p resolution. It has a fixed 0.499 throw ratio lens, a 112% projection offset, two HDMI 2.0 inputs, a 10W speaker, a Golf picture mode and a Screen Fill setting for 16:9, 16:10, 4:3 and 1:1 impact screens. It suits compact golf bays that need a very short throw distance.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 4,000 lm ANSI | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | |
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 83% coverage | |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | |
| 3D | Yes | |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
Light source
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Emitter | Blue laser + phosphor | |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 38,000 h eco |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 0.5:1100″ · 1.10 m | |
| Projection offset | 112% | |
| Zoom | None | |
| Focal length | 7.46 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.8 | |
| Focus | Motorised | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Autofocus runs | On demand | |
| Vertical lens shift | None | |
| Horizontal lens shift | None | |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° |
Motion & gaming
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 120 Hz | |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms · 120 Hz 16.7 ms |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) | |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | |
| Control ports | RS-232 |
Smart platform
| Ethernet | Yes |
Audio
| Speaker power | 10 W | |
| Speakers | 1 | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 320 × 255 × 131 mm | |
| Weight | 5,100 g | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 8 mm screws | |
| Ingress protection | IP5X (light engine) |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | |
| Power draw | Max 300 W · Normal 250 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | |
| Networked standby | Up to 2 W | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 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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Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the AH500ST needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 0.499:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard, US | 🇺🇸 US | UPC | 840046051419 |
| MPN | AH500ST | ||
| Standard, UK | 🇬🇧 GB | EAN | 4718755095603 |
| retailer_sku | BENQ-AH500ST |