BenQ AK700ST Golf Simulator Projector vs BenQ LK830ST

Both are 4K laser DLP projectors at 4000 lumens, so the picture is close. The AK700ST is built for golf: a 0.69–0.83 throw ratio with zoom, Auto Screen Fit for 16:9, 16:10, 4:3 and 1:1 screens, and a Golf Mode that tunes colors to course terrain. The LK830ST is a fixed 0.5:1 ultra-short-throw unit with a wider color spec, 3D, HDR10/HLG, 360° mounting and a sealed optical engine, and its owners rate it higher. Pick the AK700ST for a dedicated golf bay with a non-16:9 screen; pick the LK830ST for a tighter room, 3D or HDR, or a multi-projector install.

• Choose the BenQ AK700ST if you are building a golf simulator and want Auto Screen Fit, Golf Mode and a zoom lens that lets you dial in image size on a 4:3 or 1:1 impact screen.
• Choose the BenQ LK830ST if your room is tight, or you want 3D, HDR10/HLG, 360° mounting and a sealed optical engine for a long-life install.