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BenQ AH30ST Projector

1080P Conference Room Projector
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From BenQ — The BenQ AH30ST projector is ideal for small spaces and low ceilings, delivering vivid colors and effortless setup for an authentic golf simulation at home. Ideal for beginners, the AH30ST offers seamless installation that minimizes unnecessary image loss, ensuring every penny delivers an exceptional golf experience. BenQ's exclusive Screen Fill feature automatically switches to 1:1, 4:3, 16:9, or 16:10 native resolutions, ensuring the image fills the screen without distortion.

  • BenQ Screen Fill and low offset design reduce the need for corrections, ensuring pristine image quality
  • Safe short-throw solution: Swing safely without fear of damage or shadows
  • Exclusive Golf Mode recreates vibrant, true-to-life colors for an immersive golf course experience
  • 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • Remote hotkeys provide instant, seamless control


BenQ AH30ST Projector Specifications


Street Price
$1,499
MSRP
$1,499
Best Used For
Status
Shipping
Released
August 2025
Warranty
3 Years
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Brightness
3,000 Lumens (ANSI)1
Resolution
1920x1080
Aspect Ratio
16:9 (HD)
Dynamic Contrast
20,000:1
Display Type
DLP x 1
Color Processing
10-bit
Input Lag
1080p/60: 16.7ms
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60
Data Modes
MAX 1920x1200
3D Modes
Full HD 3D

Lamp Type
LED
Lamp Life
20,000 hours  / 30,000 hours

Included Lens
1.2x manual zoom , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
No
Throw Distance
3.6' - 10.0'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
59.72" - 200.14"
Throw Ratio
0.69:1 - 0.83:1
Projector Placement
For a
"
diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 5'-0" and 6'-0" from the screen.
Digital Zoom
Yes
Digital Keystone
Horizontal & Vertical

Projector Size
4.23" x 11.95" x 8.69"
Weight
5.8 lbs
Audible Noise
32 dB  / 28 dB
Internal Speakers
10.0 Watts Mono
Power
320 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
Audio Out: Mini Jack
HDMI 1.4a x 2
RS232: DB-9pin
USB x 3

Features
Short-Throw
Full HD 3D
Geometric Correction
Blackboard Mode

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ANSI LUMENS  is the most commonly accepted industry standard brightness measurement. The ANSI lumen rating measures the brightest white that a projector can produce by averaging nine light meter measurements taken across the projected image.

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BUYER BEWARE   Either this projector's brightness specification does not cite an industry-accepted unit of measurement, or according to our calculations it seems unlikely that this projector is capable of producing the manufacturer's cited brightness specification.

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