BenQ LH860ST 5000-Lumen 1080P Ultra Short Throw Laser Golf Simulator Projector
By BenQ
Maximum Brightness, Maximum Durability.
The LH860ST combines the brightest laser engine in BenQ’s 1080P golf lineup with the toughest dust protection — a fixed 0.5:1 ultra-short throw, 5,000 ANSI lumens, and an IP6X sealed optical engine that goes a full grade beyond the IP5X rating on its siblings. It is built for bays that run daily, in dusty garages, and need every bit of brightness they can get.
Built For Rooms That Need Brightness And Toughness.
5,000-Lumen Laser Engine
The brightest 1080P laser projector in the ESG lineup, holding up well in garages and rooms with meaningful ambient light.
Ultra-Short 0.5:1 Throw
A fixed lens mounts far closer to the screen than a standard short-throw projector, well suited to tight bays.
IP6X Sealed Optical Engine
A full grade beyond the IP5X rating on other BenQ golf projectors — the toughest dust protection in the lineup, ideal for unfinished garage installs.
3,000,000:1 Contrast
Deep blacks and strong highlight punch for realistic course lighting and shadow detail.
Ultra-Low Input Lag
As low as 6 ms at 240Hz, 8.4 ms at 120Hz, or 16.7 ms at 60Hz — among the fastest response in the lineup.
Commercial-Style Connectivity
2× HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort, LAN, dual USB-A, RS-232, and a 12V trigger for integrated AV control.
Who Is It Best For?
Golfers and facility owners who want the brightest possible 1080P image and the toughest dust protection in the lineup — unfinished garage bays, commercial sim lounges, or any install running daily in a less-than-clean environment.
An Ultra-Short Throw Built For Precision.
Ultra-Short-Throw Geometry
A fixed 0.5:1 throw ratio with no zoom mounts closer to the screen than nearly any other projector in the lineup, similar in profile to the AH500ST.
- 0.5:1 fixed throw ratio, no zoom
- ~105% offset keeps the image low without extreme downward tilt
- 2D keystone for squaring the image on off-center mounts
- Compatible with floor or ceiling mounting
Installer Checklist
Because the lens is fixed, distance has to be right the first time — there is no zoom to correct for a misjudged measurement.
- Confirm exact mounting distance with the projector fitment tool before drilling
- Use 12V trigger output to sync screen or lighting automation with power-on
- LAN port supports remote monitoring across multi-bay facilities
- IP6X sealed engine tolerates dusty, unfinished garage environments
BenQ’s Brightest, Toughest 1080P Golf Projector.
The LH860ST sits at the top of BenQ’s 1080P golf lineup for raw brightness, pairing a 5,000-lumen laser engine with the toughest dust-sealed optical engine BenQ offers on a golf-tuned projector. Its fixed 0.5:1 throw ratio puts it in the same ultra-short-throw category as the AH500ST, but with more lumens and a higher dust protection rating.
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.
Its laser light source is rated for roughly 20,000 hours in Normal mode and up to 30,000 hours in Eco mode, holding brightness steady over years of daily use without a lamp change.
For PC-based simulators running GSPro, E6 Connect, TGC 2019, or Awesome Golf, the LH860ST connects via HDMI 2.0b or DisplayPort and delivers input lag as low as 6 ms at 240Hz, among the most responsive options in the ESG lineup.
The Full LH860ST Feature Set.
1080P Full HD Resolution
Native 1920×1080 resolution for sharp sim UI, shot data, and course detail.
Ultra-Short-Throw Projection
Fixed 0.5:1 throw ratio for mounting very close to the screen.
5,000 ANSI Lumens
The brightest laser engine across BenQ’s 1080P golf simulator projectors.
93% Rec.709 Color
Accurate, wide color coverage for realistic turf, sky, and fairway tones.
IP6X Dust Protection
The toughest sealed optical engine in the lineup, built for less-than-clean install environments.
Commercial AV Connectivity
2× HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort, LAN, 2× USB-A, RS-232, and 12V trigger.
LH860ST Key Specifications.
| Resolution | Full HD 1080P (1920 × 1080) |
|---|---|
| Brightness | 5,000 ANSI lumens |
| Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000:1 (FOFO) |
| Light Source | Laser (~20,000 hrs Normal / 30,000 hrs Eco) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.5:1 (fixed, no zoom) |
| Projection Offset | ~105% |
| Color Coverage | ~93% Rec.709 |
| Dust Protection | IP6X sealed optical engine |
| Input Lag | 6 ms @ 240Hz / 8.4 ms @ 120Hz / 16.7 ms @ 60Hz |
| Connectivity | 2× HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort, LAN, 2× USB-A, RS-232, 12V trigger |
| Dealer Status | Elite Sim Golf Authorized BenQ Dealer |
BenQ 1080P Golf Simulator Projectors.
The LH860ST leads the 1080P lineup on brightness and durability. Compare it against BenQ’s other short-throw laser options below.
- Brightness: 4,000 ANSI lumens
- Throw Ratio: 0.499:1 (fixed)
- Dust Protection: IP5X
- Input Lag: ~16.7 ms
- Brightness: 5,000 ANSI lumens
- Throw Ratio: 0.5:1 (fixed)
- Dust Protection: IP6X
- Input Lag: as low as 6 ms
- Brightness: 4,000 ANSI lumens
- Throw Ratio: 0.69–0.83:1 (zoom)
- Dust Protection: IP5X
- Input Lag: ~16 ms
Maximum Brightness For Rooms That Demand It.
Choose the BenQ LH860ST when a build needs the brightest possible 1080P image and the toughest dust protection in the lineup — unfinished garages, commercial sim lounges, and daily-use bays that need to hold up over time.
Pair It With An Elite Sim Golf Enclosure
The LH860ST’s ultra-short throw and IP6X rating make it a strong match for the Eagle 12 or Albatross 13 enclosure in a working garage bay.
Build A Complete SimKit
Configure a turnkey VTrack + enclosure + LH860ST simulator package using the SimKit Bundle Builder.