Simulator projectors under $2,500

#1 · 6,000 lm

EIKI EK-308U

The EIKI EK-308U is a WUXGA lamp projector rated at 6,000 ANSI lumens with a 1.07–1.75:1 throw ratio.

Watch: Lamp light source: brightness fades and the lamp needs replacing.

$1,825View at Shop Indoor GolfFull reference

#2 · 5,000 lm

BenQ LH860ST

The BenQ LH860ST is a 1080p laser projector rated at 5,000 ANSI lumens with a fixed 0.5:1 throw ratio.

Watch: Fixed throw ratio — the projector position is set by the screen size.

$2,399View at Rain or Shine GolfFull reference

#3 · 5,000 lm

Panasonic PT-VZ580U

The Panasonic PT-VZ580U is a WUXGA lamp projector rated at 5,000 ANSI lumens., and that screen would see roughly 50 foot-lamberts — good in a dim room.

Watch: Lamp light source: brightness fades and the lamp needs replacing.

$1,399.99View at Shop Indoor GolfFull reference

#4 · 4,200 lm

Optoma GT2400HDR

The Optoma GT2400HDR is a 1080p laser projector rated at 4,200 ANSI lumens with a fixed 0.496:1 throw ratio.

Watch: Fixed throw ratio — the projector position is set by the screen size.

$1,299View at Rain or Shine GolfCheck price on AmazonFull reference

#5 · 4,100 lm

Optoma ZK431ST-B

The Optoma ZK431ST-B is a 4K UHD laser projector rated at 4,100 ANSI lumens with a fixed 0.496:1 throw ratio.

Watch: Fixed throw ratio — the projector position is set by the screen size.

$1,799View at Rain or Shine GolfFull reference

#6 · 4,000 lm

BenQ AH700ST

The BenQ AH700ST is a 1080p laser projector rated at 4,000 ANSI lumens with a 0.69–0.83:1 throw ratio.

Watch: Rain or Shine lists 'lamp'; the product name used by other retailers ('Laser Golf Simulator Projector') says laser.

$2,299View at Rain or Shine GolfCheck price on AmazonFull reference

#7 · 4,000 lm

BenQ AH500ST

The BenQ AH500ST is a 1080p lamp projector rated at 4,000 ANSI lumens with a 0.69–0.83:1 throw ratio.

Watch: Lamp light source: brightness fades and the lamp needs replacing.

$1,999View at Rain or Shine GolfFull reference

#8 · 4,000 lm

BenQ LK830ST

The BenQ LK830ST is a 4K UHD laser projector rated at 4,000 ANSI lumens with a fixed 0.5:1 throw ratio.

Watch: Fixed throw ratio — the projector position is set by the screen size.

$2,499View at Rain or Shine GolfCheck price on AmazonFull reference

Method

• Qualifying rule: Listed under $2,500.
• Ranking: Rated lumens — highest first.
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