BenQ LH860ST 5000-Lumen 1080P Ultra Short Throw Laser Golf Simulator Projector

By BenQ

$2,399.00
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5000 Lumens • 1080P • Short Throw Laser

BenQ LH860ST Golf Simulator Projector

The BenQ LH860ST is a powerful 5000 ANSI lumen short throw laser projector built for golf simulator rooms that need a bright, clean, and space-efficient image. With 1080P Full HD resolution, a 0.5 throw ratio, BenQ’s easy Screen Fill technology, and golf-focused color tuning, the LH860ST is an excellent fit for garages, basements, man caves, and dedicated indoor golf simulator spaces.

5000 ANSI Lumens 1080P Full HD 0.5 Short Throw Ratio Screen Fill Technology Laser Light Source
Built for Golf Simulator Rooms

Bright, Short Throw Projection for Large Impact Screens

The LH860ST is designed to deliver a large, vibrant image from a short distance, helping reduce player shadows and making it easier to fit a projector into tighter simulator rooms. Its 5000 lumen laser engine makes it especially useful for larger impact screens or rooms where you want a brighter, more vivid golf image.

Best Fit
A strong choice for golfers who want a bright 1080P simulator image, flexible screen aspect ratio support, and a durable laser projector built for regular use.

Key Features at a Glance

💡 5000 ANSI Lumens
Bright laser projection designed for large impact screens and immersive simulator play.
🎯 0.5 Short Throw Ratio
Creates a large image from a short distance, helping reduce shadows in golf simulator spaces.
🖥️ 1080P Full HD Resolution
Crisp Full HD visuals for golf simulation, movies, sports, and gaming.
📐 Screen Fill Technology
Quickly fills common simulator screen ratios including 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 16:10, 16:9, and 21:9.
⛳ Golf Mode Color Tuning
Designed to reproduce natural golf course colors including turf, sky, and course details.
🛡️ IP6X Sealed Engine
Dust-resistant sealed engine design makes it well-suited for garage and simulator environments.
⚡ Low Input Lag
Supports low input lag down to 6 ms at 1080P/240Hz for responsive entertainment and gaming.
🔦 Long-Life Laser
Laser light source rated up to 20,000 hours in normal mode and up to 30,000 hours in ECO mode.

Why the LH860ST Works So Well for Golf Simulators

Golf simulator rooms are different from normal home theater spaces. You need a projector that can create a large image from a short distance, handle non-standard impact screen sizes, stay bright on big screens, and hold up in real-world garage or basement environments.

The BenQ LH860ST is designed around those exact needs. Its short throw lens helps keep the projector closer to the screen, reducing the chance of player shadows. Its 5000 lumen laser light source gives the image the brightness needed for larger simulator screens, while BenQ’s Screen Fill feature makes it easier to match the projected image to popular golf enclosure screen ratios.

Elite Sim Golf Fitment Tip
Projector fitment depends on screen size, mounting distance, ceiling height, enclosure depth, and launch monitor placement. Always confirm throw distance and mounting location before final installation.

Quick Specs

Brightness
5000 ANSI Lumens
Resolution
1080P Full HD
Throw Ratio
0.5
Light Source
Laser
Color Coverage
93% Rec.709
Easier Image Setup

Screen Fill for Golf Simulator Aspect Ratios

Golf simulator screens are often not standard 16:9 home theater screens. Many simulator enclosures use ratios like 4:3, 1:1, 5:4, or 16:10. BenQ’s Screen Fill technology helps quickly resize the image to better match your screen without complicated manual adjustments.

16:9 16:10 4:3 1:1 21:9 5:4

Golf Mode for Course Realism

The LH860ST is built for golf simulation with color tuning designed to make turf, skies, trees, and course visuals look more natural. With 93% Rec.709 color coverage and BenQ’s golf-focused picture optimization, the LH860ST helps bring more realism to your simulator bay.

Golf First, Entertainment Ready

While the LH860ST is built for dedicated golf simulation, it can also double as an entertainment projector for movies, sports, and gaming. Its low input lag support makes it a strong choice for multi-use simulator rooms.

Built for Garage and Simulator Environments

Golf simulator projectors often live in garages, basements, and multi-use spaces where dust and temperature changes can be more common than in a traditional theater room. The LH860ST features an IP6X dustproof sealed engine and a laser light source designed to reduce maintenance compared to traditional lamp-based projectors.

IP6X Sealed Engine
Helps protect the optical engine from dust in real-world simulator spaces.
Laser Light Source
Up to 20,000 hours in normal mode and up to 30,000 hours in ECO mode.
No Lamp Replacements
Laser technology reduces the ongoing maintenance associated with lamp-based projection.

BenQ LH860ST Specifications

Display
Brightness: 5000 ANSI lumens
Resolution: 1080P / 1920 x 1080
Native Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Contrast Ratio: 3,000,000:1 FOFO
Display Color: 30-bit / 1.07 billion colors
Light Source: Laser
Optical
Throw Ratio: 0.5
Zoom Ratio: Fixed
Lens: F 2.0, f=5.28 mm
Projection Offset: 105%
Keystone: 2D, Vertical ±30° / Horizontal ±30°
Picture & Performance
Rec.709 Coverage: 93%
Input Lag: 6 ms at 1080P/240Hz
Input Lag: 8.4 ms at 1080P/120Hz
Input Lag: 16.7 ms at 1080P/60Hz
Vertical Scan Rate: 23–240Hz
Connections
HDMI: 2x HDMI 2.0b / HDCP 2.2
DisplayPort: 1x
LAN: 1x RJ45
USB Type-A: 2x
RS232: 1x
12V Trigger: 1x

Who Is the BenQ LH860ST Best For?

Large Impact Screens
5000 lumens gives the LH860ST the brightness needed for larger golf simulator screens.
Tighter Simulator Rooms
The 0.5 short throw ratio helps create a big image without placing the projector too far back.
Multi-Use Spaces
Great for golf simulation, movies, sports, and gaming in the same room.
Garage Builds
The IP6X sealed engine and laser light source make it a strong fit for garage simulator installs.
Need Help Confirming Projector Fitment?
Screen size, aspect ratio, projector distance, enclosure depth, and mounting location all matter. Use our projector fitment guide or contact Elite Sim Golf before mounting to make sure the LH860ST is the right fit for your space.
Will This Projector Fit My Space?
Elite Sim Golf Projector Advantage
More than a projector — support for your full simulator build.
Choosing the right golf simulator projector is about more than brightness and resolution. Elite Sim Golf helps you think through screen size, throw distance, mounting location, enclosure depth, and launch monitor placement so your simulator performs the way it should.
📐 Fitment Guidance
We help match projector throw distance and screen size to your simulator room.
⛳ Golf Simulator Focus
We understand golf projector placement, shadows, enclosure depth, and hitting position.
🧰 Complete Build Support
Pair your projector with enclosures, launch monitors, mats, screens, PCs, and accessories.
🤝 Real Post-Purchase Help
Our team is here after the sale for setup questions and simulator planning support.
Bottom line: the BenQ LH860ST is a bright, durable, short throw laser projector built for serious golf simulator rooms — and Elite Sim Golf can help make sure it fits your space correctly.