The BenQ AK700ST Changed the Game. Now Meet Its 4K AI Big Brothers: The BenQ AK800ST & BenQ AK900ST
If you spend any time in the Indoor Golf Sim community, you already know the BenQ AK700ST. Over the last year, it has become the undisputed champion of budget 4K laser projectors, delivering unmatched colour accuracy and crisp UHD resolution without breaking the bank.
But as simulator builds become more ambitious, the community has been asking for more. What if your commercial bay is flooded with ambient light? What if ceiling joists or garage door tracks make a dead-center mount impossible?
BenQ has answered. We are thrilled to introduce the highly anticipated BenQ AK800ST and AK900ST 4K laser projectors. Engineered as the high-output, commercial-grade “big brothers” to the AK700ST, these units are packed with industry-first AI tech and advanced optics designed to solve the most frustrating installation headaches.
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1. 4-Way Motorised Lens Shift (The End of Center-Mount Nightmares)
In the sim community, mounting a projector safely behind the hitting zone without casting a shadow is a constant battle.
Unlike the fixed optics of the AK700ST, the AK800ST and AK900ST feature a dedicated 0.81–0.89 short-throw lens paired with 4-way motorised lens shift (±23% horizontal, ±60% vertical). This is a massive upgrade. It allows you to mount the projector entirely off-center—completely clear of your driver follow-through or awkward ceiling fixtures—while keeping the 4K image perfectly squared. No digital degradation, no skewed pixels.
2. Up to 6000 Lumens: Crush Ambient Daylight
Playing in a pitch-black room isn’t always practical, especially for dual-season entertainment rooms or commercial coaching bays.
- The Power Upgrade: While the AK700ST pushes an impressive 4000 lumens, the AK900ST maxes out at a staggering 6000 lumens.
- Exclusive Golf Mode: This immense brightness is paired with BenQ’s custom Golf Mode color wheel. Grass textures, deep bunker sands, and twilight skies on GSPro or TrackMan look hyper-realistic, even with the garage door open or overhead lights on.
3. AI Auto Screen Fit 2.0 (Instant Setup)
If you’ve ever spent three hours on a ladder manually pulling corners and messing with keystone settings to get your image to fit your impact screen, you will love this.
The AK800/900 series are the world’s first AI golf projectors. Using onboard optical sensors, Auto Screen Fit 2.0 automatically detects the physical borders of your impact screen (even if it’s curved) and mathematically aligns the 4K image in seconds with a single press.
The Ultimate 4K Sim Ecosystem
An 8.3-million-pixel 4K projector is only as good as the engine driving it. Pushing true 4K resolution without dropping frames requires serious processing power.
To get the most out of the AK900ST, pair it with one of our custom-built simulation PCs utilizing the latest Intel processors, NVIDIA RTX graphics cards, and DDR5 memory to ensure a flawless, zero-lag 4K experience. When combined with the AK series’ Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), the responsiveness is unmatched.
Secure Your Priority Allocation
Due to anticipated high demand, we are securing priority allocation for the first wave of UK stock right now.
Take the Guesswork Out of Your Build:
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Register your interest and lock in your pre-order today:
- Enquire & Pre-Order: BenQ AK800ST 4K AI Projector
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- Place your pre order here
Want to see the difference first-hand? Drop into our demonstration facility at Masters House, Wilton Road in Humberston, and let our team walk you through the ultimate 4K sim setup. Book a Demonstration now.
BenQ AK900ST & AK800ST Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the main difference between the BenQ AK900ST and AK800ST golf projectors? | The primary difference lies in their brightness output. The AK900ST delivers a higher lumen count, making it ideal for environments with more ambient light, while the AK800ST is perfectly suited for dedicated indoor golf simulator rooms with controlled lighting. |
| Are the BenQ AK900ST and AK800ST true 4K projectors? | Yes, both the BenQ AK900ST and AK800ST deliver stunning 4K UHD resolution. This ensures that the highly detailed environments in simulator software like GSPro are displayed with exceptional clarity and crispness on your impact screen. |
| What makes the AK900ST and AK800ST ‘AI’ projectors? | These projectors feature advanced AI-driven installation tools, including Auto Focus, Auto 2D Keystone, and Auto Screen Fit. These smart features drastically reduce setup time, ensuring a perfectly aligned and sharp image on your golf impact screen without tedious manual tweaking. |
| What throw ratio do the BenQ AK900ST and AK800ST have? | Both projectors feature a short-throw lens designed specifically for golf simulators. This allows them to be mounted close to the impact screen, keeping the projector safely out of the swinging area while still filling a large enclosure. |
