BenQ AK700ST: Ultimate 4K Golf Simulator Projector 4000 LM
By BenQ
Give Dad the Ultimate Golf Gift.
Will This Projector Fit My Space?
Built For Golf From The Lens Out.
Most projectors are repurposed home-theater units pushed into a sim bay. The AK700ST is engineered around simulator geometry from the start — short throw to clear the swing, 4K resolution to make GSPro and E6 visuals pop, and golf-tuned color modes so greens look like greens. Pair it with the right enclosure and you get a clean, professional-looking image without compromise.
A Top-Tier Sim Projector For Serious Bays.
Golf-Optimized 4K Laser Engine
True 4K UHD clarity with a bright 4000 ANSI lumen laser light source and strong dynamic contrast for crisp course visuals, UI overlays, and ball-flight tracers.
Safe Short-Throw Mounting
The 0.69–0.83:1 throw ratio is ideal for golf bays. Mount behind the player without shadows while still filling a large impact screen.
Auto Screen Fit + Quick Focus
Dial in screen fill and focus faster with Auto Screen Fit, remote-friendly focus, and full geometry tools for rooms with imperfect angles.
Simulator-Friendly Connectivity
Built for modern PC-based sims with dual HDMI 2.0 inputs, USB-C with DP Alt Mode, and easy integration into any GSPro or E6 setup.
Home + Commercial Ready
Designed to handle frequent use with a dust-resistant IP5X optical engine and long-life laser brightness stability versus lamp projectors.
Motorized Zoom Flexibility
1.2× motorized zoom makes fine-tuning image size easy without constantly adjusting the mount or repositioning the projector.
Who Is It Best For?
Serious home simulator builders and small commercial bays that want 4K resolution, golf-specific tuning, and brighter output than entry-level laser projectors — without jumping to the commercial price tier.
Screen-Filling Picture, Painless Setup.
Short-Throw Geometry
The AK700ST is engineered for simulator bays where the projector needs to stay behind the player but still fill a large impact screen with a sharp, bright image.
- 0.69–0.83:1 short-throw ratio for shadow-free mounting
- 1.2× motorized zoom to fine-tune image size without moving the mount
- Ideal for 10–13 ft wide simulator enclosures
- Native 16:9 plus 16:10, 4:3, and 1:1 support
Auto Screen Fit & Quick Setup
BenQ’s automation features make it easier to dial in the image without endless ladder trips or GPU menu digging.
- Auto Screen Fit detects the screen and fills it with one button
- Quick Focus for fast, precise focus adjustments from the ground
- Keystone + Corner Fit for squaring images in real-world rooms
- 3D Keystone with ±30° vertical, horizontal, and rotation
- Use the ESG fitment tool to dial exact mounting distance
Engineered Around Simulator Geometry.
The AK700ST is a 4K UHD short-throw projector built around a laser light engine rated for roughly 20,000 hours of stable brightness — meaning years of daily simulator use without the lumens degradation that hits lamp-based projectors after 1,000–2,000 hours.
With a 0.69–0.83:1 short-throw range and 1.2× motorized zoom, the AK700ST mounts behind the hitting area, out of the swing path, and well above ball-strike level when ceiling mounted. For the exact lens-to-screen distance based on your screen size and aspect ratio, run the numbers in the ESG projector fitment tool and throw calculator before mounting.
Ceiling mount notes: the 1.2× motorized zoom gives meaningful slack on the install position, and BenQ’s Auto Screen Fit and Corner Fit handle final alignment from the ground without ladder trips.
For PC-based simulators running GSPro, E6 Connect, TGC 2019, or Awesome Golf, the AK700ST connects via either dual HDMI 2.0 or USB-C with DP Alt Mode — making it easy to pair with a desktop, laptop, or dedicated sim PC.
The Full AK700ST Feature Set.
True 4K UHD Resolution
Native 3840 × 2160 resolution delivers sharp course textures, crisp ball-flight tracers, and clean UI rendering at simulator-sized image dimensions.
Short-Throw Projection
0.69–0.83:1 throw ratio with 1.2× motorized zoom fills 100–150 inch screens from typical simulator-bay distances.
4000 ANSI Lumens
High-output brightness for garage and bonus-room environments with some ambient light. No dimming the room to see the green.
Golf Color Modes
Factory-tuned picture modes specifically for golf simulation that lift greens, blues, and skin tones for true-to-life course visuals.
HDR Support
HDR10 and HLG support pulls more detail from highlights and shadows for both sim play and entertainment duty.
Modern Connectivity
Dual HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2), USB-C with DP Alt Mode, USB-A for the optional BenQ Wi-Fi dongle, and audio out for external speakers.
AK700ST Key Specifications.
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) |
|---|---|
| Brightness | 4,000 ANSI lumens |
| Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000:1 (dynamic) |
| Light Source | Laser (up to ~20,000-hour life) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.69–0.83:1 |
| Zoom | 1.2× motorized |
| Keystone | 3D (±30° vertical, ±30° horizontal, ±30° rotation) |
| Aspect Ratios | Native 16:9; supports 16:10, 4:3, 1:1 |
| HDR Support | HDR10, HLG |
| Inputs | 2× HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2), USB-C (DP Alt Mode), USB-A, Audio Out |
| Optical Engine | IP5X dust-resistant sealed engine |
| Screen Size Range | ~60″–200″ diagonal |
| Noise Level | ~32 dB (Normal) / ~29 dB (Eco) |
| Weight | ~7.5 lbs |
| Dealer Status | Elite Sim Golf Authorized BenQ Dealer |
BenQ 4K Golf Simulator Projectors.
All three BenQ 4K laser projectors below work in a golf simulator. The right pick depends on bay size, ambient light, and budget.
- Resolution: 4K UHD (3840×2160)
- Brightness: 4,000 ANSI lumens
- Light Source: Laser (~20,000 hrs Normal / 30,000 Eco)
- Throw Ratio: 0.496:1 (fixed)
- Zoom: Fixed (no zoom)
- Contrast: up to 3,000,000:1
- Aspect Ratio: Native 16:9 + Screen Fill (5:4, 4:3, 16:10, 1:1)
- Pro Features: IP6X dustproof, 16.7 ms input lag, 15W speaker
- Resolution: 4K UHD (3840×2160)
- Brightness: 4,000 ANSI lumens
- Light Source: Laser (~20,000 hrs)
- Throw Ratio: 0.69–0.83:1
- Zoom: 1.2× motorized
- Contrast: up to 3,000,000:1
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (supports 16:10, 4:3, 1:1)
- Golf Features: Auto Screen Fit, Quick Focus, Golf Color Mode
- Resolution: 4K UHD (3840×2160)
- Brightness: 5,100 ANSI lumens
- Light Source: Laser (~20,000 hrs)
- Throw Ratio: 0.81–0.89:1
- Zoom: 1.1×
- Contrast: up to 3,000,000:1
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Pro Features: Lens shift, advanced warping/keystone
The Right Projector For A Premium Sim Bay.
Choose the BenQ AK700ST for a purpose-built 4K golf simulator projector that mounts safely behind the hitting area, handles garages and bonus rooms with some ambient light, makes screen fill and focus painless, and delivers premium 4K image quality for both sim play and entertainment.
Pair It With An Elite Sim Golf Enclosure
The AK700ST shines paired with a properly sized Eagle 12 enclosure, a 4K-ready impact screen, and a short-throw mounting location built around its throw geometry. The result is a clean, professional-looking simulator bay with vivid, true-to-life visuals.
Build A Complete SimKit
Configure a turnkey VTrack + Eagle 12 + AK700ST simulator package or build a custom bay around the AK700ST from the ground up using the SimKit Bundle Builder.
