Realistic
Golfing Experiences
Benefits of Upgrade
4K UHD Shows Real World Detail in Your Golf Sim
Modern 4K projectors with HDR offer the best support for big screen depiction of golf sim graphics, delivering awe-inspiring clarity and crisply defined details that enable you to see all the minute nuances in the latest 4K golf sim courses. The most advanced golf simulators are optimized for use with software that supports 4K output. To get the most out of popular software such as E6 CONNECT or TGC 2019 with their latest updates, you need to upgrade to a 4K projector. The benefits of 4K extend beyond the golf sim arena. All major streaming apps focus on 4K content now, from Netflix and Prime Video to Hulu and Disney Plus. The best way to enjoy movies is with 4K Blu-ray for the full 8.3 million pixel experience and watching content as it was meant to be watched. Gaming has also moved to 4K, with PS5 and Xbox Series consoles running most games at 4K 60Hz.
Settling for a 1080p or lower resolution projector will only save you a little money, but may put a damper on your entertainment!
Vivid Clarity in Bright Ambient Environments
Golf simulation screens are typically larger than a home theater screen, so you will need a brighter projector for the best simulation experience to ensure your picture doesn’t get washed out. The brighter your space, the more lumens you’ll need to outshine environmental lighting. In addition, most launch monitors require enough light in the hitting area to be able to see the movement of the ball to help calculate how far you hit. Projectors with at least 5000 lumens provide users bright projection that fills a typical 13 foot or wider impact screen while delivering excellent image quality.
Easy Maintenance with Laser technology
A laser is the preferred projector light source. Lasers last the life of the projector and are essentially maintenance free while offering instant on/off capability with no annoying warm up or cool down.
Stay bright
Laser projectors deliver consistently bright images for a lifespan of over a decade in a golf simulator setting, and are much brighter than a similarly rated lamp-based projector year over year. A projector lamp with 4000 hours of lamp life loses brightness after each hour of use until it reaches 50% brightness, when a costly lamp replacement is needed. A laser projector also loses brightness, but at an exponentially slower rate.
Hassle-free performance
When a lamp goes out on a projector, golfing stops until you get a new one. With a laser projector, the module is rated for 20,000 hours of life, enabling you to concentrate on your approach shot rather than worry about needing to buy another lamp. Also, all BenQ DLP projectors are filter-free, and our laser projectors are IP5X certified (just like an Apple Watch) to ensure they will not be compromised by dust over time. Just set them up and concentrate on your game instead of on figuring out how to climb a ladder to clean a filter.
Instant on and off
When you’re ready to show off a new setup to your buddies you don’t want to wait until the lamp gets to be bright enough to start swinging. Laser projectors turn on in just a few seconds and turn off quickly when you’re done.
Cost of lamp replacement: buy right or buy twice
A replacement lamp can cost you as much as $500 plus installation. It’s not a matter of IF it will need to be replaced, but WHEN. A laser projector with a 20,000-hour life will look much brighter than a lamp projector after 3000 hours of usage, and long term turns out much more sensible cost-wise.
Installation Notice
- The distance between the hitting area and screen in your golf simulator should be at least 6-7ft and can be up to 14ft or more. The tee to screen distance is a balance between immersion, reducing impact screen bounceback, and allowing maximal accuracy from your launch monitor.
- Throw ratio is the ratio of throw distance (the distance from projector to screen) to horizontal image width. On a projector with a throw ratio of 0.8, for every 1 foot of image width, the projector needs to be 0.8ft away from the screen. So to project a horizontal screen size of 14ft, for example, you’d need to mount the projector 11.2ft from the screen.
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Floor mount is the simplest and most budget-friendly choice for small room setups, but if you plan to upgrade to a bigger screen, a laser projector, or want a higher resolution image, then a ceiling mount may be the right choice for your setup.
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Please check the throw distance carefully based on your new preferences when considering an upgrade to a new setup. Use the BenQ Calculator to make sure you have adequate clearance from screen to projector or contact our golf simulator projector expert to help you make the best decision.
Product Comparison
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Optoma GT1080HDR |
Optoma EH200ST |
Optoma EH412ST |
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Projection System |
DLP |
DLP |
DLP |
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Native Resolution |
1080P (1920x1080) |
1080P (1920x1080) |
1080P (1920x1080) |
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Brightness (ANSI lumens) |
4000 |
3000 |
4000 |
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Native Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
16:9 |
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Light Source |
Lamp |
Lamp |
Lamp |
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Light Source Life |
4000 hrs |
5000 hrs |
4000 hrs |
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Throw Ratio |
0.5:1 |
0.5:1 |
0.5:1 |
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# of Pixels |
2.1 Million |
2.1 Million |
2.1 Million |
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Keystone Adjustment |
Vertical |
Vertical |
Vertical |
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Lens Shift Vertical |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Corner Correction |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Maintenacne Free Design |
Filter-free low maintenance; requires lamp replacement |
Filter-free low maintenance; requires lamp replacement |
Filter-free low maintenance; requires lamp replacement |
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Net Weight (kg) |
3 |
2.7 |
3 |
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Dimensions (WxHxD) (mm) |
316x98x243 |
310x100x220 |
316x98x243 |
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Estimated Lamp Cost |
$109 |
$126 |
$109 |
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Estimated Projector Price |
$1,399 |
$1,649 |
$1,979 |
| Panasonic PT-VZ570U | Panasonic PT-VZ580U | Panasonic PT-VMZ40U | Panasonic PT-VMZ50U | BenQ LK936ST | |
Projection System | Panasonic PT-VZ570U 3LCD | Panasonic PT-VZ580U 3LCD | Panasonic PT-VMZ40U 3LCD | Panasonic PT-VMZ50U 3LCD | BenQ LK936ST DLP |
Native Resolution | Panasonic PT-VZ570U WUXGA (1920x1200) | Panasonic PT-VZ580U WUXGA (1920x1200) | Panasonic PT-VMZ40U WUXGA (1920x1200) | Panasonic PT-VMZ50U WUXGA (1920x1200) | BenQ LK936ST 4K UHD (3840×2160) |
Brightness (ANSI lumens) | Panasonic PT-VZ570U 4800 | Panasonic PT-VZ580U 5000 | Panasonic PT-VMZ40U 4500 | Panasonic PT-VMZ50U 5000 | BenQ LK936ST 5100 |
Native Aspect Ratio | Panasonic PT-VZ570U 16:10 | Panasonic PT-VZ580U 16:10 | Panasonic PT-VMZ40U 16:10 | Panasonic PT-VMZ50U 16:10 | BenQ LK936ST 16:9 |
Light Source | Panasonic PT-VZ570U Lamp | Panasonic PT-VZ580U Lamp | Panasonic PT-VMZ40U Laser | Panasonic PT-VMZ50U Laser | BenQ LK936ST Laser |
Light Source Life | Panasonic PT-VZ570U 5000 hrs | Panasonic PT-VZ580U 5000 hrs | Panasonic PT-VMZ40U 20000 hrs | Panasonic PT-VMZ50U 20000 hrs | BenQ LK936ST 20000 hrs |
Throw Ratio | Panasonic PT-VZ570U 1.10:1 - 1.80:1 | Panasonic PT-VZ580U 1.09:1 - 1.77:1 | Panasonic PT-VMZ40U 1.09:1 - 1.77:1 | Panasonic PT-VMZ50U 1.09:1 - 1.77:1 | BenQ LK936ST 0.81~0.89 |
# of Pixels | Panasonic PT-VZ570U 2.3 million | Panasonic PT-VZ580U 2.3 million | Panasonic PT-VMZ40U 2.3 million | Panasonic PT-VMZ50U 2.3 million | BenQ LK936ST 8.3 million |
Keystone Adjustment | Panasonic PT-VZ570U Vertical & horizontal | Panasonic PT-VZ580U Vertical & horizontal | Panasonic PT-VMZ40U Vertical & horizontal | Panasonic PT-VMZ50U Vertical & horizontal | BenQ LK936ST Vertical & horizontal & rotation |
Lens Shift | Panasonic PT-VZ570U Vertical | Panasonic PT-VZ580U Vertical | Panasonic PT-VMZ40U Vertical & horizontal | Panasonic PT-VMZ50U Vertical & horizontal | BenQ LK936ST Vertical & horizontal |
Corner Correction | Panasonic PT-VZ570U Yes | Panasonic PT-VZ580U Yes | Panasonic PT-VMZ40U Yes | Panasonic PT-VMZ50U Yes | BenQ LK936ST Yes |
Maintenacne Free Design | Panasonic PT-VZ570U N/A (requires filter cleaning & lamp replacement) | Panasonic PT-VZ580U N/A (requires filter cleaning & lamp replacement) | Panasonic PT-VMZ40U Maintenance-free operation | Panasonic PT-VMZ50U Maintenance-free operation | BenQ LK936ST Maintenance-free operation |
Net Weight (kg) | Panasonic PT-VZ570U 4.8 | Panasonic PT-VZ580U 4.8 | Panasonic PT-VMZ40U 7.2 | Panasonic PT-VMZ50U 7.2 | BenQ LK936ST 7 |
Dimensions (WxHxD) (mm) | Panasonic PT-VZ570U 389x125x332 | Panasonic PT-VZ580U 389x125x332 | Panasonic PT-VMZ40U 399 x 115 x 348 | Panasonic PT-VMZ50U 399 x 115 x 348 | BenQ LK936ST 416x166x351 |
Estimated Lamp Cost | Panasonic PT-VZ570U $280 | Panasonic PT-VZ580U $249 | Panasonic PT-VMZ40U Laser phosphor | Panasonic PT-VMZ50U Laser phosphor | BenQ LK936ST Laser phosphor |
Estimated Projector Price | Panasonic PT-VZ570U $2,169 (discontinued) | Panasonic PT-VZ580U $1999 | Panasonic PT-VMZ40U $3999 | Panasonic PT-VMZ50U $4499 | BenQ LK936ST $4499 |
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Optoma GT1080Darbee |
Optoma GT1080 |
Optoma W316ST |
Optoma GT1090HDR |
Optoma ZH406ST |
BenQ LK936ST |
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Projection System |
DLP |
DLP |
DLP |
DLP |
DLP |
DLP |
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Native Resolution |
1080P (1920x1080) |
1080P (1920x1080) |
WXGA (1280x800) |
1080P (1920x1080) |
1080P (1920x1080) |
4K UHD (3840×2160) |
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Brightness (ANSI lumens) |
3000 |
2800 |
3600 |
4200 |
4000 |
5100 |
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Native Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
16:10 |
16:9 |
16:9 |
16:9 |
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Light Source |
Lamp |
Lamp |
Lamp |
Laser |
Laser |
Laser |
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Light Source Life |
5000 hrs |
5000 hrs |
4000 hrs |
20000 hrs |
20000 hrs |
20000 hrs |
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Throw Ratio |
0.5:1 |
0.5:1 |
0.52:1 |
0.5:1 |
0.5:1 |
0.81~0.89 |
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# of Pixels |
2.1 million |
2.1 million |
1 million |
2.1 million |
2.1 million |
8.3 million |
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Keystone Adjustment |
Vertical |
Vertical |
Vertical |
Vertical & horizontal |
Vertical & horizontal |
Vertical & horizontal & Rotation |
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Lens Shift Vertical |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Vertical & horizontal |
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Corner Correction |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Maintenacne Free Design |
Filter-free low maintenance; requires lamp replacement |
Filter-free low maintenance; requires lamp replacement |
Filter-free low maintenance; requires lamp replacement |
Maintenance-free operation |
Maintenance-free operation |
Maintenance-free operation |
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Net Weight (kg) |
2.5 |
2.7 |
3 |
4.5 |
5 |
7 |
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Dimensions (WxHxD) (mm) |
310x90x220 |
310x100x220 |
310x100x220 |
340x120x270 |
337x108x 265 |
416x166x351 |
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Estimated Lamp Cost |
$194 |
$126 |
$142 |
Laser phosphor |
Laser phosphor |
Laser phosphor |
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Estimated Projector Price |
$1,299 (discontinued) |
$531 (discontinued) |
$1,036 (discontinued) |
$2,349 |
$3,379 |
$4,499 |
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