Golf simulator projector cost: 1080p vs 4K
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Short-throw projectors listed by golf simulator retailers start at $909 (Optoma ZW350ST (WXGA laser)). 4K models start at $1,799 and run to $6,104.
1080p and WXGA/WUXGA
| Brand | Model | Price | Subscription required? | Yearly fee | Retailer | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optoma | ZW350ST (WXGA laser) | $909was $1,299 | — | — | Shop Indoor Golf | Source | 2026-11-01 |
| BenQ | TH671ST (1080p) | $949 | — | — | Shop Indoor Golf | Source | 2026-11-01 |
| Optoma | GT2000HDR (1080p laser) | $1,199was $1,499 | — | — | Shop Indoor Golf | Source | 2026-11-01 |
| BenQ | LW600ST+ (WXGA LED) | $1,199 | — | — | Shop Indoor Golf | Source | 2026-11-01 |
| Optoma | GT2400HDR (1080p laser) | $1,299 | — | — | Rain or Shine Golf | Source | 2026-11-01 |
| BenQ | AH500ST (1080p) | $1,999 | — | — | Shop Indoor Golf | Source | 2026-11-01 |
| BenQ | AH700ST (1080p) | $2,299was $2,499 | — | — | Shop Indoor Golf | Source | 2026-11-01 |
| Panasonic | PT-VMZ51SU7 (WUXGA laser) | $3,249was $5,565 | — | — | Shop Indoor Golf | Source | 2026-11-01 |
4K
| Brand | Model | Price | Subscription required? | Yearly fee | Retailer | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optoma | ZK431ST-B (4K laser) | $1,799was $2,699 | — | — | Rain or Shine Golf | Source | 2026-11-01 |
| BenQ | TK710STi (4K laser) | $2,199 | — | — | Shop Indoor Golf | Source | 2026-11-01 |
| BenQ | AK700ST (4K laser) | $2,899 | — | — | Shop Indoor Golf | Source | 2026-11-01 |
| BenQ | AK800ST (4K laser) | $3,999 | — | — | Shop Indoor Golf | Source | 2026-11-01 |
| BenQ | LK936ST (4K laser) | $4,899was $4,999 | — | — | Shop Indoor Golf | Source | 2026-11-01 |
| Epson | PowerLite L790SE (4K) | $6,104was $6,299.99 | — | — | Shop Indoor Golf | Source | 2026-11-01 |
Do you need one?
No. Budget builds often start with a phone, tablet or TV; one owner used an existing $100 projector (source) and another bought a refurbished BenQ for $687 (source). A projector also needs an impact screen; see screens and enclosures.
Prices: how we collect them, read 1 Nov 2026. Spot an error? Tell us.