Why A 4K DLP Laser Projector Is The Only Way To (Simulate) Play against Tiger Woods

Buying a generic projector based on brightness is like putting the V8 engine from your SUV into a racecar. They have the same number of cylinders but there are vast differences in performance. Resolution is what enables you to see the details on every blade of grass and the subtle contours on the green. You can't beat Tiger when putting unless you can see the break.

How do different 5000 lumen projectors compare on resolution? We took three popular projectors used in golf simulators to compare how they stack up on resolution and pixel count.

Bottom Line- a 4K projector on a golf simulator screen will deliver millions more pixels – enabling you to experience St. Andrews just like you were there (minus the cold driving rain).

Reason #1 - Instant on and off

When you are ready to show off your new setup to your buddies – you don’t want to wait for 1-2 minutes until the lamp gets to be bright enough to start swinging. Laser projectors turn on in just a few seconds – and turn off quickly when you are done.

Reason #2 - They stay bright

Want to play golf instead of replace lamps? The laser projector will deliver constant bright images for well over a decade in a golf simulator and be much brighter than a similarly rated lamp-based projector year over year. Why? A projector lamp with 4000 hours of lamp life loses brightness after each hour of use until it reaches 50% brightness – when it is replaced. That means your projector could only be showing 3000 lumens on the screen after a year or so of use – and less after that. Of course, you can change the lamp – but at a cost. A laser projector will also become less bright – but at a much slower rate – as you can see here on the chart.

Reason #3 - No hassle performance

Laser projectors are like your flat panel TV – they just work. When a lamp goes out on a projector – golfing stops until you get a new one. With a laser projector, the module is rated for 20,000 hours of life – enabling you to concentrate on your approach shot rather than worry when you need to buy another lamp.

Imagine that you are on getting ready for your approach shot on #18 at Augusta with a one-shot lead on Tiger – and the “clean filter now” warning light pops up. No fun. The solution – get a projector that doesn’t need a filter. All BenQ DLP projectors are filter-free – and the laser projectors are IP5X certified (just like an Apple Watch) to ensure they will not be compromised over time. Just set it up – and concentrate on the game instead of climbing on a ladder to clean a filter.

If you are looking for the perfect projector to match your high tech simulator camera system – look no further than the BenQ line of 4K lasers. It’s got exactly what you need for the basics, such as 4K resolution, 20,000-hour laser life, and DLP technology – as well as several extra features simulation users love.

Feature #1 – Incredible color accuracy

Feature #2 – Normal and short throw lens options – with lens shift

These two features make it easy to set up the projector exactly where you want it (away from your swing plane) – without having to have a Ph.D. in projector mounting. The 4K laser projector is available with a traditional lens – as well as a short-throw lens option could enable your installer to mount the projector closer to the screen. Also, both models have lens shift so you can move the image to fine-tune it to fill your screen.

Feature #3 – HDMI output port

This feature is very popular with more elaborate simulation installations. If you are looking to stack two projectors for a brighter or larger screen – or want to stream your round on the internet – the HDMI out is a lifesaver. Simply hook up an HDMI cable from the port to a second display – or streaming box - and you can share both video and audio anywhere.