BenQ AK800ST Projector

BenQ AK800ST 4K Short Throw Laser Golf Simulator Projector

Take your golf simulator to the next level with the BenQ AK800ST, a high-performance 4K UHD laser projector designed for immersive golf simulation. With 5,000 ANSI lumens of brightness, advanced Golf Mode 2.0 color processing, and AI-powered screen setup, the AK800ST delivers incredibly detailed visuals and lifelike course colors for a premium simulator experience.

Key Features

• True 4K UHD Resolution: Experience sharp, detailed visuals with 3840 × 2160 resolution and 8.3 million addressable pixels.

• 5,000 ANSI Lumens: Enjoy bright, vibrant images for a clear and immersive simulator experience.

• Golf Mode 2.0: BenQ's specialized golf image processing enhances course colors, grass textures, fairway details, and green contours for a more realistic look.

• AI-Powered Screen Setup with Auto Screen Fit 2.0: Simplify installation with AI-assisted screen detection and automatic image alignment. Auto Screen Fit 2.0 helps match the projected image to your impact screen, while Screen Fill gives you precise control over the final image size. With six supported native aspect ratios (16:9, 16:10, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, and 1:1), you can tailor the image to your setup while minimizing unwanted stretching, black bars, and distortion.

• Motorized Zoom for Flexible Installation: Fine-tune your projected image size and adjust projection distance using the remote control. The motorized zoom makes it easier to achieve the right image size on large impact screens without physically repositioning the projector.

• Smart Warping with Mouse Control: Fine-tune image geometry for curved or uneven impact screens using BenQ Smart Warping. Simply connect a mouse to the projector to adjust the projected image with greater precision and control, making it easier to achieve a clean, properly aligned picture.

• AI-Powered Screen Setup: The built-in camera and AI technology help automatically detect your impact screen's shape, size, and curves for easier image alignment.

• Motorized Autofocus: Quickly achieve a sharp, clear image with one-touch autofocus.

• Short Throw Projection: A 0.69–0.83 throw ratio allows for large images at shorter projection distances, making it well suited to many home golf simulator spaces.

• Long-Lasting Laser Light Source: Enjoy up to 20,000 hours of light source life in Normal mode, with no traditional projector bulb replacements.

• Dust-Proof, Maintenance-Free Design: The sealed, IP5X-rated laser engine helps protect against dust and eliminates routine filter replacements.

• Versatile Entertainment: Switch between golf simulation, movies, and gaming with multiple picture modes and screen memory functionality.

 

The BenQ AK800ST and AK900ST both deliver excellent 4K golf simulation. The AK800ST is a great option for home setups where space and value are priorities. The AK900ST steps up to 6,000 lumens of brightness and adds optical lens shift, offering more flexibility for challenging installations, higher ceilings, and larger simulator spaces. The best fit ultimately depends on your room dimensions, screen size, and projector mounting position.

 

Specifications

• Model: BenQ AK800ST

• Projection Technology: DLP laser

• Resolution: 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)

• Brightness: 5,000 ANSI lumens

• Contrast Ratio: 3,000,000:1

• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 native

• Throw Ratio: 0.69–0.83

• Zoom: 1.2×

• Color Coverage: 97% Rec. 709

• Input Lag: 18.1 ms at 4K/60 Hz; 4.8 ms at 1080p/240 Hz

• Light Source Life: Up to 20,000 hours (Normal mode) or 30,000 hours (Eco mode)

• HDMI Inputs: 3

• Dimensions: 15.3" W × 5.5" H × 11.9" D

• Weight: ~13 lbs

The BenQ AK800ST combines premium 4K image quality, golf-specific image enhancement, and convenient installation features in one powerful projector—an excellent choice for building an immersive home golf simulator.

Note: Projection distance, image size, and mounting requirements vary by room and screen dimensions. Confirm compatibility with your simulator layout before installation.