{"product_id":"benq-ak800st-5000-lumen-4k-short-throw-laser-golf-simulator-projector","title":"BenQ AK800ST: 5000-Lumen 4K AI Short-Throw Golf Simulator Projector","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\nElite Sim Golf PDP — BenQ AK800ST 4K Short-Throw Laser Golf Simulator Projector\nHybrid: VTrack visual system + projector-pdp section structure\nScope: .esg-ak800st-pdp\nPaste-ready for Shopify product description\n============================================================ --\u003e\n\u003clink rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\"\u003e\n\u003clink rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin\u003e\n\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Barlow+Condensed:wght@600;700;800\u0026amp;family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* ===== RESET \/ BASE ===== *\/\n  .esg-ak800st-pdp { font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif; 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text-decoration: none; }\n\n  \/* ===== MOBILE ===== *\/\n  @media (max-width: 900px) {\n    .esg-ak800st-pdp .esg-section { padding: 48px 22px; }\n    .esg-ak800st-pdp h2 { font-size: 30px; }\n    .esg-ak800st-pdp h3 { font-size: 24px; }\n    .esg-ak800st-pdp .esg-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }\n    .esg-ak800st-pdp .esg-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .esg-ak800st-pdp .esg-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .esg-ak800st-pdp .esg-compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .esg-ak800st-pdp .esg-stat__num { font-size: 32px; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"esg-ak800st-pdp\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ============ INTRO + STAT TILES (page opens here — Shopify renders product H1 + price + buy above) ============ --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"esg-section esg-section--white\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"esg-eyebrow\"\u003eIntelligent 4K Golf Projection\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eAI-Tuned 4K For The Home Sim Room.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"esg-lede\"\u003eThe AK800ST brings BenQ AI Sim Sense™ into the core of the golf lineup. A built-in AI processing unit reads the course on screen, the room light, and the impact screen, then tunes color, contrast, and clarity automatically. Pair that with 5,000 ANSI lumens, true 4K UHD, the same 0.69–0.83:1 short-throw geometry as the AK700ST, and camera-driven Auto Screen Fit 2.0 with curved-screen support, and the result is a bright, easy-to-install projector for rooms that do golf, movies, and game night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"esg-stats\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esg-stat\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esg-stat__num\"\u003e5,000\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esg-stat__label\"\u003eANSI Lumens\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esg-stat__sub\"\u003e25% brighter than the AK700ST\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esg-stat\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esg-stat__num\"\u003e4K\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esg-stat__label\"\u003eUHD Resolution\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esg-stat__sub\"\u003e3840 × 2160, 8.3M pixels\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esg-stat\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esg-stat__num\"\u003e0.69\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esg-stat__label\"\u003eShort Throw Ratio\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esg-stat__sub\"\u003e0.69–0.83:1 with 1.2× motorized zoom\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esg-stat\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esg-stat__num\"\u003e97%\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esg-stat__label\"\u003eRec. 709 Color\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esg-stat__sub\"\u003eGolf Mode + HDR Golf\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ============ WHY THE AK800ST ============ --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"esg-section esg-section--light\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"esg-eyebrow\"\u003eWhy The AK800ST\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eFlagship Intelligence At A Home-Bay Price.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"esg-grid-3\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esg-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eAI Sim Sense™ Processing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA built-in APU powers AI Picture Quality, AI-Enhanced Contrast, AI Super Resolution, and AI Noise Reduction. Launch-monitor content gets sharper grass texture, deeper contrast, and less shimmer without any manual tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esg-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003e5,000 Lumens For Lit Rooms\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA step up from the AK700ST’s 4,000 lumens, with strong ambient-light resistance so the course stays sharp and colorful with the lights on or daylight coming into the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esg-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eAuto Screen Fit 2.0\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eToF sensing, BenQ algorithms, and an onboard camera detect the impact screen’s exact geometry, flat or curved, and snap to a distortion-free fill in seconds. Smart warping then refines curved screens point by point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esg-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eAuto Focus + Ambient Light Enhancer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eOne-touch motorized autofocus delivers sharp 4K from the remote. The built-in camera reads ambient light on the screen and recalibrates course colors for darkness, daylight, or anything in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esg-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eGolf Mode + HDR Golf\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBenQ’s exclusive Golf Mode reproduces natural fairway greens and bunker sand at 97% Rec. 709. HDR Golf adds global and local contrast enhancement across roughly 5,000 zones plus Dynamic Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esg-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eScene Memory + Picture-in-Picture\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eSave up to five complete display profiles covering picture mode, screen fill, zoom, focus, geometry, audio, and input. Dual-source PiP lets a tournament or lesson run alongside the sim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"esg-bestfor\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWho Is It Best For?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eHome simulator builders and multi-use recreation rooms that want brighter output than the AK700ST, AI-driven picture tuning, and one-press setup for flat or curved screens, without paying for the AK900ST’s lens shift and 6,000-lumen engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ============ SHORT THROW + SETUP ============ --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"esg-section esg-section--white\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"esg-eyebrow\"\u003eShort Throw \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eShadow-Free Mounting, One-Press Alignment.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"esg-grid-2\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esg-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eShort-Throw Geometry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe AK800ST is built for bays where the projector stays behind the golfer and out of the swing path while still filling a large impact screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.69–0.83:1\u003c\/strong\u003e short-throw ratio for shadow-free mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.2× motorized zoom\u003c\/strong\u003e adjusts image size from the remote without moving the mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e102.5% projection offset\u003c\/strong\u003e (full-height) for standard ceiling mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eImage sizes up to \u003cstrong\u003e300″ diagonal\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eScreen Fill presets for \u003cstrong\u003e16:9, 16:10, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, and 1:1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esg-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eAuto Screen Fit 2.0 \u0026amp; Smart Setup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eCamera-driven automation handles alignment and focus so setup happens from the ground, not the ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto Screen Fit 2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e fits flat or curved impact screens with one press\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotorized Auto Focus\u003c\/strong\u003e for sharp 4K clarity from the remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3D Keystone\u003c\/strong\u003e with ±30° vertical, horizontal, and rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorner Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e for corner-by-corner adjustment when the projector cannot be perfectly centered\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/elitesimgolf.com\/pages\/projector-fitment-tool-and-throw-calculator\"\u003eConfirm throw distance with the ESG fitment tool\u003c\/a\u003e before mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ============ DEEPER EXPLANATION ============ --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"esg-section esg-section--light\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"esg-eyebrow\"\u003eWhat Is The AK800ST\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eBenQ’s AI Golf Projector For Home Recreation Hubs.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"esg-lede\"\u003eThe AK800ST is a 4K UHD short-throw DLP projector driven by a laser light source rated for 20,000 hours in Normal mode and 30,000 hours in Eco mode. That is years of daily simulator use with no bulbs to replace and no lamp-style brightness drop-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"max-width: 900px;\"\u003eWith a 0.69–0.83:1 throw ratio and 1.2× motorized zoom, the AK800ST mounts behind the hitting area, above the swing plane, and supports image sizes up to 300″ diagonal. It does not have optical lens shift, so plan the mount centered on the screen and let Auto Screen Fit 2.0, 3D Keystone, and Corner Fit handle final alignment. For the exact lens-to-screen distance for your screen size and aspect ratio, run the numbers in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/elitesimgolf.com\/pages\/projector-fitment-tool-and-throw-calculator\"\u003eESG projector fitment tool and throw calculator\u003c\/a\u003e before mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"max-width: 900px;\"\u003eCeiling mount notes: at roughly 13 lbs and 15.3″ wide, the AK800ST is far more compact than the AK900ST and works with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/elitesimgolf.com\/products\/benq-universal-ceiling-mount-cm00g3\"\u003eBenQ Universal Ceiling Mount CM00G3\u003c\/a\u003e. The motorized zoom gives meaningful slack on install position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"max-width: 900px;\"\u003eFor PC-based simulators running \u003cstrong\u003eGSPro, E6 Connect, TGC 2019, or Awesome Golf\u003c\/strong\u003e, the AK800ST connects through three HDMI 2.1 inputs with HDCP 2.3, accepting 4K at 60Hz or 1080p up to 240Hz. AI Super Resolution and AI-Enhanced Contrast lift standard launch-monitor output so sim software looks sharper and deeper than its native render.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ============ EVERYTHING IT DOES ============ --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"esg-section esg-section--white\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"esg-eyebrow\"\u003eEverything It Does\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eThe Full AK800ST Feature Set.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"esg-grid-3\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esg-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eTrue 4K UHD Resolution\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eNative 3840 × 2160 with 8.3 million addressable pixels delivers crisp course textures, sharp ball-flight tracers, and clean UI overlays at simulator-sized image dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esg-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eShort Throw With Motorized Zoom\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e0.69–0.83:1 throw ratio and 1.2× motorized zoom fine-tune image size from the remote with no need to reposition the projector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esg-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003e5,000 ANSI Lumens\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eHigh output for garages, basements, and bonus rooms with ambient light, backed by the camera-based Ambient Light Enhancer that adjusts color to the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esg-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eHDR Golf + Cinema Modes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eHDR Golf, HDR10, and HLG support with 24p cinema playback and MEMC for sports. Golf, Bright Golf, Cinema, Game, and Sports modes cover every use of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esg-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eLow Input Lag Up To 240Hz\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e18.1 ms at 4K 60Hz and as low as 4.8 ms at 1080p 240Hz, with ALLM for automatic low-latency switching when gaming content is detected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esg-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eModern Connectivity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e3× HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, one with eARC 7.1 audio return), 2× USB-A, RJ45 LAN, RS232, 3D sync out, 3.5 mm audio out, and wireless projection with iOS mirroring, Google Cast, and Miracast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ============ SPECS TABLE ============ --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"esg-section esg-section--light\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"esg-eyebrow\"\u003eBy The Numbers\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eAK800ST Key Specifications.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003ctable class=\"esg-specs\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProjection System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDLP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4K UHD (3840 × 2160)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrightness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,000 ANSI lumens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContrast Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000,000:1 (FOFO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e97% Rec. 709; 30-bit (1.07 billion colors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight Source\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaser (20,000 hrs Normal \/ 30,000 hrs Eco)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAI Processing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBenQ AI Sim Sense™ with built-in APU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThrow Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.69–0.83:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eZoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2× motorized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProjection Offset\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e102.5% (full-height)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLens Shift\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKeystone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3D (±30° vertical, ±30° horizontal, ±30° rotation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreen Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 300″ diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAspect Ratios\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative 16:9; Screen Fill for 16:10, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 1:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHDR Support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDR Golf, HDR10, HLG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInput Lag\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.1 ms (4K 60Hz), 9.7 ms (1080p 120Hz), 4.8 ms (1080p 240Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3× HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, ALLM on HDMI 1–2), 2× USB-A, RJ45 LAN, RS232, 3D sync out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAudio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10W speaker, 3.5 mm out, eARC 7.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNoise Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34 dB (Normal) \/ 29 dB (Eco)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e285.1W typical (110V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (W × H × D)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.3″ × 5.5″ × 11.9″ (387.9 × 140 × 301.9 mm, with feet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~13 lbs (5.9 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptional Accessories\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCM00G3 ceiling mount, EZC-5201BS wireless dongle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDealer Status\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElite Sim Golf Authorized BenQ Dealer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ============ COMPARE BENQ 4K GOLF PROJECTORS ============ --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"esg-section esg-section--white\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"esg-eyebrow\"\u003eCompare The Lineup\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eBenQ 4K Golf Simulator Projectors.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"esg-lede\"\u003eAll three BenQ 4K laser projectors below are built for golf simulation. The right pick depends on bay size, ambient light, mounting flexibility, and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"esg-compare\"\u003e\n      \u003c!-- AK700ST --\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esg-compare__card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esg-compare__name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/elitesimgolf.com\/products\/benq-ak700st-4000-lumen-4k-short-throw-laser-golf-simulator-projector\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003eBenQ AK700ST\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esg-compare__sub\"\u003eDedicated 4K golf projector with Auto Screen Fit, the value entry to BenQ 4K.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4K UHD (3840×2160)\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrightness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4,000 ANSI lumens\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95% Rec. 709\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrow Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69–0.83:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZoom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2× motorized\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens Shift:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Auto Screen Fit, Quick Focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2× HDMI 2.0 + USB-C DP Alt\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esg-compare__best\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard home bays that want 4K and easy setup at the most accessible price.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- AK800ST (featured) --\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esg-compare__card esg-compare__card--featured\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"esg-compare__tag\"\u003eYou Are Here\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esg-compare__name\"\u003eBenQ AK800ST\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esg-compare__sub\"\u003e5,000-lumen AI golf projector with curved-screen Auto Screen Fit 2.0.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4K UHD (3840×2160)\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrightness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5,000 ANSI lumens\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 97% Rec. 709\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrow Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69–0.83:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZoom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2× motorized\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens Shift:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup:\u003c\/strong\u003e AI Sim Sense™, Auto Screen Fit 2.0, Auto Focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3× HDMI 2.1, up to 240Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esg-compare__best\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home sim rooms and multi-use spaces that want AI picture tuning and brighter output in the AK700ST footprint.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- AK900ST --\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esg-compare__card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esg-compare__name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/elitesimgolf.com\/products\/benq-ak900st-6000-lumen-4k-short-throw-laser-golf-simulator-projector\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003eBenQ AK900ST\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esg-compare__sub\"\u003e6,000-lumen flagship with optical lens shift for premium and commercial bays.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4K UHD (3840×2160)\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrightness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6,000 ANSI lumens\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 97% Rec. 709\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrow Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81–0.89:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZoom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1× motorized\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens Shift:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±60% V \/ ±23% H\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup:\u003c\/strong\u003e AI Sim Sense™, Auto Screen Fit 2.0, Auto Focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2× HDMI 2.1 + 1× HDMI, up to 240Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esg-compare__best\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium rooms and commercial bays that need maximum brightness and off-center mounting flexibility.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ============ WHO IT'S FOR + CTA ============ --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"esg-section esg-section--dark\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"esg-eyebrow\"\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eThe Smart Upgrade For A Home Sim Bay.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"esg-lede\" style=\"color: #C9D6F2; max-width: 900px;\"\u003eChoose the BenQ AK800ST for AI-tuned 4K golf visuals, 5,000 lumens for rooms that are not fully dark, one-press alignment on flat or curved screens, and saved profiles that move the room from a round of golf to movie night with a single button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"esg-grid-2\" style=\"margin-top: 28px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16); padding: 24px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePair It With An Elite Sim Golf Enclosure\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"color: #E6ECF7; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe AK800ST shines in a properly sized \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/elitesimgolf.com\/products\/eagle-12-golf-simulator-enclosure\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eEagle 12\u003c\/a\u003e enclosure with a 4K-ready impact screen, or step up to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/elitesimgolf.com\/products\/albatross-13-golf-simulator-enclosure-standard-depth\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eAlbatross 13\u003c\/a\u003e for a wider bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16); padding: 24px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBuild A Complete SimKit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"color: #E6ECF7; margin: 0;\"\u003eBuild a custom bay around the AK800ST — launch monitor, enclosure, hitting mat, and projector — using the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/elitesimgolf.com\/pages\/golf-simkit-bundle-builder\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSimKit Bundle Builder\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ============ FAQPAGE JSON-LD SCHEMA ============ --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is the BenQ AK800ST a good projector for a golf simulator?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. The BenQ AK800ST is purpose-built for golf simulators with 5,000 ANSI lumens, true 4K UHD resolution, a 0.69-0.83:1 short-throw lens with 1.2x motorized zoom, 97% Rec. 709 color, BenQ Golf Mode, AI Sim Sense image processing, and Auto Screen Fit 2.0 for flat and curved impact screens.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How far back does the AK800ST need to be mounted?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The AK800ST has a 0.69-0.83:1 short-throw range with 1.2x motorized zoom, which provides meaningful slack on the install position. It does not have optical lens shift, so the mount should be centered on the screen. For the exact lens-to-screen distance based on your screen size and aspect ratio, use the Elite Sim Golf projector fitment tool and throw calculator at https:\/\/elitesimgolf.com\/pages\/projector-fitment-tool-and-throw-calculator before mounting.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How does the AK800ST compare to the BenQ AK700ST and AK900ST?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The AK700ST is a 4,000 lumen 4K short-throw projector with Auto Screen Fit and Quick Focus. The AK800ST shares the same 0.69-0.83:1 throw ratio and 1.2x zoom but adds 5,000 lumens, 97% Rec. 709 color, AI Sim Sense, Auto Screen Fit 2.0 with curved-screen support, Auto Focus, Ambient Light Enhancer, Golf Scene Memory, and HDMI 2.1. The AK900ST is the flagship, with 6,000 lumens, a 0.81-0.89:1 throw ratio, and optical lens shift for off-center mounting.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Does the AK800ST work with GSPro and E6 Connect?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. The AK800ST connects to any PC-based simulator software, including GSPro, E6 Connect, TGC 2019, and Awesome Golf, through three HDMI 2.1 inputs. It accepts 4K at 60Hz and 1080p up to 240Hz.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Does the AK800ST work with curved impact screens?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. Auto Screen Fit 2.0 uses ToF sensing, BenQ algorithms, and an onboard camera to detect the exact geometry of a flat or curved impact screen and fit the image with one press. Smart warping then adds control points for faster curved-screen calibration.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Does the AK800ST have lens shift?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"No. The AK800ST uses a fixed 102.5% projection offset with 3D Keystone and Corner Fit for alignment. Buyers who need optical lens shift for high, low, or off-center mounting should look at the BenQ AK900ST.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How long does the laser light source in the AK800ST last?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The AK800ST uses a laser light source rated for 20,000 hours in Normal mode and 30,000 hours in Eco mode. 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