BenQ Expands Projection Line with New Short-Throw Units

BenQ expands its projector lineup with four purpose-built models -- LU895UST, LH860ST, LK830ST, and LW830ST -- designed specifically for simulation and experiential environments.

LU895UST is designed for immersive commercial spaces such as projection mapping, museums, themed attractions, and large-scale experiential installations. Its compact form factor, 24/7 durability, and blending-ready design make it suitable for environments where space is limited and visual impact is critical, the company says.

LH860ST delivers a 0.5 throw ratio with higher brightness than most short-throw models in its class, the company says. Its lower optical offset is suitable for golf simulators, shooting and military training simulators, ski and sports simulations, immersive rooms, and projection mapping, where ambient light and close-range projection are common challenges.

LK830ST, enhanced through updated firmware, expands BenQ's simulation lineup with 4K support for golf simulators and other high-resolution applications. It offers improved color accuracy and visual detail at a 0.5 throw ratio optimized for a wide range of simulation environments.

LW830ST is purpose-built for interactive playgrounds, floor projection, edutainment, and sensory rooms. Its compact design and seamless multi-projector blending make it suitable for transforming spaces with large, vivid, color-accurate images that spark creativity and imagination.

In a statement, the company says, "Across all four models, BenQ emphasizes color accuracy, factory-calibrated white points, flexible aspect ratios, and commercial-grade reliability, ensuring consistent results whether deploying a single projector or building large, blended immersive environments."

Immersive and simulation environments rarely use standard 16:9 screens. From curved walls and ultra-wide simulator bays to custom-built surfaces in museums and experiential venues, installers are often forced to manually reconfigure source devices, GPUs, and software to achieve proper image fit. BenQ Screen Fill technology was designed specifically for these conditions.

With a single menu selection, Screen Fill allows users to choose from common and custom aspect ratios, including 1:1, 4:3, 16:9, 16:10, and ultra-wide formats while automatically adjusting the projector's output and communicating the correct display settings to the connected system. This, the company says, ensures a distortion-free, pixel-accurate image that fills the screen surface without manual recalibration or external scaling tools.

"The projector industry is changing, and simply repurposing conference room products isn't enough anymore," says Bob Wudeck, senior director. "With BenQ Screen Fill technology and industry-leading color accuracy, we're giving immersive and simulation designers tools built specifically for how projection is actually being used today -- accurately, flexibly, and at scale."