BenQ AH500ST: Ultra Short Throw Golf Simulator Projector
By BenQ
Will This Projector Fit My Space?
Swing Big In The Smallest Space.
The AH500ST carries the tightest throw ratio in BenQ’s golf simulator lineup — a fixed 0.499:1 lens that fills a screen from a distance most short-throw projectors can’t touch. That makes it the go-to pick for shallow garage stalls, low ceilings, and enclosures where a standard 0.69–0.83:1 throw simply will not fit. It pairs that geometry with a 4,000-lumen laser engine so brightness never gets sacrificed for the tighter mount.
The Answer For Rooms That Don’t Have Room To Spare.
Ultra-Short 0.499:1 Throw
A fixed lens with no zoom mounts far closer to the screen than typical short-throw projectors, fitting a 100″ image from roughly 3.6 feet away.
4,000-Lumen Laser Engine
Bright enough for garages and bonus rooms with some ambient light, backed by 3,000,000:1 dynamic contrast for punchy whites and deep shadows.
Remote-Controlled Setup
Screen Fill and Quick Focus hotkeys handle aspect ratio switching and focus adjustment straight from the remote, no ladder needed.
Floor Or Ceiling Mount
The short-throw design and 112% offset make the AH500ST equally viable floor-mounted or ceiling-mounted, depending on bay layout.
True-To-Life Golf Colors
BenQ’s Golf Mode color tuning is calibrated for turf, sand, and sky tones so course visuals look natural on GSPro, E6, and similar titles.
Maintenance-Free Laser
An IP5X dustproof sealed engine and laser light source mean no lamp changes and no filters to clean over the projector’s life.
Who Is It Best For?
Golfers building in tight bays where the ceiling mount has to sit close to the screen and a standard short-throw projector does not fit — sub-9-foot ceilings, shallow garage stalls, or enclosures under 10 feet deep.
The Tightest Mount In BenQ’s Golf Lineup.
Ultra-Short-Throw Geometry
Where most golf projectors need 5.7+ feet for a 100″ image, the AH500ST’s fixed lens gets there from about 3.6 feet.
- 0.499:1 fixed throw ratio, no zoom
- 112% projection offset reduces the need for tilt or keystone
- Fills up to a 200″ diagonal screen
- Well-suited to enclosures under 10 ft deep
Remote-Based Screen Fit
Setup is designed to be handled entirely from the remote, without repeated trips up and down a ladder.
- Screen Fill auto-switches between 1:1, 4:3, 16:9, and 16:10
- Quick Focus hotkey for sharp images without manual ring adjustment
- 2D Keystone (±30° vertical/horizontal) for squaring the image
- Confirm exact mounting distance before drilling — the fixed lens has no zoom to compensate for a misjudged distance
Built For Rooms Where Every Inch Counts.
The AH500ST is a 1080P ultra-short-throw laser projector built on the same golf-tuned platform as BenQ’s wider simulator lineup, but with a fixed 0.499:1 lens instead of a zoomable short-throw range. That single design choice makes it the answer for rooms where a standard 0.69–0.83:1 throw projector simply will not clear the ceiling or the back wall.
Because the lens is fixed with no zoom, mounting distance has to be right the first time. Run your screen size and enclosure depth through the ESG projector fitment tool and throw calculator before finalizing the mount — there is no zoom ring to correct for a mismeasured distance later.
Its laser light source is rated for roughly 20,000 hours in Normal mode and up to 38,000 hours in ECO mode, so brightness stays consistent over years of regular sim use without the lumen drop-off that hits lamp-based projectors.
For PC-based simulators running GSPro, E6 Connect, TGC 2019, or Awesome Golf, the AH500ST connects via HDMI and handles the 1080p signal path cleanly, with input lag low enough (16.7 ms at 1080p/120Hz) for responsive shot feedback.
The Full AH500ST Feature Set.
1080P Full HD Resolution
Native 1920×1080 resolution keeps sim UI, ball-flight tracers, and course detail sharp.
Ultra-Short-Throw Projection
Fixed 0.499:1 throw ratio fills screens up to 200″ diagonal from a very short mounting distance.
4,000 ANSI Lumens
Laser brightness that handles garages and bonus rooms with some ambient light without washing out.
Golf Mode Color Tuning
Factory color profile calibrated for turf, sky, and course visuals across common sim titles.
Screen Fill & Quick Focus
Remote-controlled aspect ratio switching and focus adjustment for fast setup without a ladder.
Dust-Sealed Laser Engine
IP5X sealed optical engine keeps dust out of garage and basement installs, with no lamp changes required.
AH500ST Key Specifications.
| Resolution | Full HD 1080P (1920 × 1080) |
|---|---|
| Brightness | 4,000 ANSI lumens |
| Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000:1 (dynamic) |
| Light Source | Laser (~20,000 hrs Normal / 38,000 hrs Eco) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.499:1 (fixed, no zoom) |
| Projection Offset | 112% |
| Keystone | 2D (±30° vertical / horizontal) |
| Aspect Ratios | Native 16:9; supports 16:10, 4:3, 1:1 |
| Input Lag | 16.7 ms (1080P/120Hz) |
| Screen Size Range | Up to 200″ diagonal |
| Optical Engine | IP5X dust-resistant sealed engine |
| Weight | ~11.2 lbs |
| Dealer Status | Elite Sim Golf Authorized BenQ Dealer |
BenQ 1080P Golf Simulator Projectors.
The AH500ST trades zoom flexibility for the tightest throw distance in the lineup. Compare it against the standard short-throw options below.
- Resolution: Full HD 1080p (1920×1080)
- Brightness: 3,000 ANSI lumens
- Light Source: 4LED (20,000–30,000 hr)
- Throw Ratio: 0.69–0.83:1 with 1.2× zoom
- Golf Features: Screen Fill, Golf Mode
- Resolution: Full HD 1080p (1920×1080)
- Brightness: 4,000 ANSI lumens
- Light Source: Laser (~20,000 hr)
- Throw Ratio: 0.499:1 (fixed, no zoom)
- Golf Features: Screen Fill, Quick Focus, Golf Mode
- Resolution: Full HD 1080p (1920×1080)
- Brightness: 4,000 ANSI lumens
- Light Source: Laser (~20,000 hr)
- Throw Ratio: 0.69–0.83:1 with 1.2× zoom
- Golf Features: Auto Screen Fit, Quick Focus, Golf Mode
The Right Fit For Rooms With No Room To Spare.
Choose the BenQ AH500ST when a standard short-throw projector will not clear your ceiling height, back wall, or enclosure depth. Its fixed 0.499:1 lens, 4,000-lumen laser engine, and remote-based setup make it the practical answer for bays that need every inch back.
Pair It With An Elite Sim Golf Enclosure
The AH500ST’s ultra-short throw makes it a strong match for the Birdie 10 or Eagle 12 enclosure in a shallow garage stall or low-ceiling room.
Build A Complete SimKit
Configure a turnkey VTrack + enclosure + AH500ST simulator package using the SimKit Bundle Builder.
