My Golf Simulator gets a BIG Projector upgrade! BenQ LH820ST Laser Projector Review and Build!

[@HoselRocketGolf]

Congrats on the upgrade!

[@punchedgreensgolf]

Thanks HRG!!! It is awesome

[@michaelp8917]

Good morning. Whats the material made of the mesh around the basket for the interference of the R10 ? Thanka

[@punchedgreensgolf]

Good morning Mike! Oddly enough it is Aluminum Window Screen. I picked up a roll from the local hardware store for like $10. Works amazingly.

[@niwiley09]

was watching your other video on the optima projector and you put it further back because you were scared it could get hit - how far back do you have this? do youhave that issue?

[@punchedgreensgolf]

Thanks! I actually had this projector closer and never have had an issue of hitting it. Most recently though I moved this one off to the right and I like it a lot better. Especially when I have guests over nobody has to worry about a projector being in their way. If you can mount on the side I think that's the best way to go.

[@butlernathin5685]

Thanks for the detailed comparison!! What projector distance are you having for 820?

[@punchedgreensgolf]

Of course no problem!!! I am a little less than 8 feet away from the screen!

[@troywestendorf753]

I see you have the HDMI hardwired. Can you not use a fire stick to connect?

[@punchedgreensgolf]

Hey yeah you can! I just use a hdmi cord because it’s faster to just plug it into my laptop

[@briand6250]

How big is your screen? Any issues?

[@punchedgreensgolf]

Hey there, no issues at all! It is 10 feet across 8 feet high 5 feet deep. It gives me a 4:3 aspect ratio. If I had more space I would have gone for one to give me 16:9 but it works!

[@jamesgramlich4743]

Did benq sponsor you? did you get it for free?

[@punchedgreensgolf]

Hey no they don’t sponsor me but they provided the projector in exchange for my review which I have called out. Thanks!

[@Mustbegood57]

Oh no….Another guy being told by Benq what to say haha!! The price point on that unit is so much higher than optoma 1090 which is 1080p laser.

[@punchedgreensgolf]

Thanks for your comment. While I respect your opinion and I would like to keep my channel completely positive, a few things I want to note. Nobody has or will tell me what to say. While the projector was provided by BenQ, my opinion on it is 100% my own opinion. If I didn't think it was good for a golf simulator I would state that. The specs I am discussing in the video is direct from their website and spec sheet. As far as comparisons go, I am comparing it to my old projector an Optoma 1080 HDR which is an amazing projector, and they are different all together, so it's more of a comparison of lamp versus laser. Lastly, I am not comparing to the Optoma 1090 or made that comparison because I don't have any experience with that projector and have not tested it myself. Lastly, I am not sure what price you are getting but doing a quick google search, it appears to be $2500 on Amazon, while the BenQ LH820ST MSRP is $1899, so it is actually cheaper.

[@DaveFogel]

Your resolution looks squished

[@punchedgreensgolf]

Hey yeah I have it fit to 4:3 aspect ratio to fit with my screen.

[@DaveFogel]

you can create a custom resolution so its not squished @@punchedgreensgolf