I can’t speak for the 820 but I have the 700STI and use it as a home theatre so that’s why I picked that one. I also agree with the ambient lighting. I need most of the lights off for the sim and for home theatre. Great video as always Mike 👍🏻
Been looking at both these projectors for a while now and couldn't find a comparison anywhere, so I'm really glad to find this video to help me finally make my decision, I was leaning towards the 820, but as I will be using it as a home cinema too, I'm going to get the 700STI, thanks for the help and great video 👏👍
Not sure what projector to use in my sim-build, but this was a very informative video and you brought up some aspects I didn't think about! Thank you for a good video!
Great video! I'm just starting my sim build and need a short throw projector due to a structural beam between the screen & hitting area. I will be ordering the 820. Thanks for the reassurance on the choice.
That’s awesome!! I hope you enjoy it, I’ve really liked it and will probably be retiring my 700. Thanks again and please let me know if I can of any help!! Mike
Enjoy your videos! Fyi, the Benq 3D projector set up tool unfortunately didn't help me in the end. After setting up my projector according to throw ratio recommendations and using the test pattern tool, the final image was much smaller when casting from PC or tablet. Adjusting with GPU controls from my pc didn't help. Ultimately I had to remount 3 feet further away from screen. Ugh!
I would use the 700. I did not like the colors you had on the 820. Maybe you can dial them down but they looked fake, over saturated and more like a video game to me. The 700, while some of the blacks are not as defined, the coloring on it just sets it above imo. But honestly, both are great PJ's! Thank you for showing these. You have great content on your channel. as for movie quality, you don't have to be an expert to know that there is no way an impact screen will ever look as good as a dedicated home movie screen. Different material and usually different color as most home theater screens will use grey coloring and add stuff to increase gain on the picture. My 20 year old home theater screen on 1080P looks like 4K compared to my 1080p sim screen.
@@TheGolfNerd Please keep up with these videos. I point people to them all the time when they ask about graphics, picture quality, mats.. all the stuff you are covering.
Really good video. I'm happy with my 700sti. Love your setup! It looks similar to how I'm going to have mine set up. Are your screens retractable? What did you use to protect the ceiling in the middle? Looks really clean. Thanks for the content!
GREAT VIDEO!! During the majority of the video, the 820 seemed to me to be the better projector until the bonus 4K video comparison, the 700 was much better than the 820. I plan to use this projector as a golf simulator only running GSPRO software. Since GSPRO is 4K, i should get the 700 since it is 4K as well? The difference in that 4K bonus was very noticeable. what do you think?
I personally think the GSPro software doesn’t fully make use of 4k resolution and for a dedicated golf aim, I prefer the 820 by a long shot. It is so much brighter that it makes a big difference. Thank you very much for the nice comments. I’m really glad you got value out of the video!
These are the two projectors I’ve been looking at and this answered so many of my questions. Great comparison! Were you running the 820 in the “golf mode”? In the video, it looks like the color pallete of the 700 is much more vibrant.
I used the golf mode during the flyovers and the presentation mode during the gameplay. I didn’t intend to do this, but I guess it gives both views, which worked out in the end! Thanks for the nice comment!!
Are the dimensions in the room planner the dimensions you have your room at? I am looking at building a sim and I like the size of the room you showed in this video.
What if short throw is not an option? My current projector needs to be replaced but I have it mounted at 14 ft back. I have a 10x10 net/hitting "cage" so anything under 10 ft would not work
I’m afraid this is a situation I don’t have a good answer for. Even a throw ratio of 1, is gonna need to move from the 14’ location. Maybe check out the 3d room planner and see if any of the other BenQ options would work.
I am building an enclosure and can't decide which projector to get.. I already have the home theater room so that's not a requirement with my Projector.. My budget is $1k :)
Check out BenQ 671. I forget the exact model number but it should show up on the room planner I demonstrated. A lot of folks running the particular projector. Thanks for the question!!
@@alhaqqIndy so minimum distance is like 8’, a lot of folks use around 10’. I personally like between 11-12’ because I like not being right on top of the screen. A lot of this depends on which launch monitor you are using. If you let me know which you are using I can clarify this point.
From BenQ's website: Ideal projection alignment with 2D keystone and corner fit To counteract the trapezoid effect that can occur when a projector is installed or placed off-center, the LH820ST offers a 2D keystone correction range of up to ±30° on both the horizontal and vertical axes. Corner Fit control adjusts each corner for perfectly aligned image geometry.
My sim software is GSPro, my launch monitor is Mevo plus and my enclosure and screen are Bullseye Golf Sims. Let me know if I can answer any other questions!
I think you missed the point. The intent is to show the differences between two similarly priced options offering different very different specs. Watching this a golfer spec’ing their home aim setup can get info helping them understand how throw ratio and light sources affect the image. I’m sorry if this subtlety was not more helpful. Thanks for the comment!
It's terrific how you always add special extras and details to your videos Mike! I really enjoy and learn from your channel! Thanks so much! Rex
Thanks man!! I really appreciate that!!
I can’t speak for the 820 but I have the 700STI and use it as a home theatre so that’s why I picked that one. I also agree with the ambient lighting. I need most of the lights off for the sim and for home theatre. Great video as always Mike 👍🏻
Really appreciate you sharing your experience with the 700. Thanks as always for the nice comment!
Been looking at both these projectors for a while now and couldn't find a comparison anywhere, so I'm really glad to find this video to help me finally make my decision, I was leaning towards the 820, but as I will be using it as a home cinema too, I'm going to get the 700STI, thanks for the help and great video 👏👍
That’s fantastic!! I’m so glad you found it helpful!!
When you were playing the round of golf was that with ambiant light on or off?
@@edred4580should have pointed this out during the video!! The round was filmed with ambient lighting on and using the 820.
Not sure what projector to use in my sim-build, but this was a very informative video and you brought up some aspects I didn't think about! Thank you for a good video!
My pleasure!! Glad you found it helpful!!
Great video! I'm just starting my sim build and need a short throw projector due to a structural beam between the screen & hitting area. I will be ordering the 820. Thanks for the reassurance on the choice.
That’s awesome!! I hope you enjoy it, I’ve really liked it and will probably be retiring my 700. Thanks again and please let me know if I can of any help!! Mike
You've got some Bob Ross vibes going on; I appreciate you!
I love that!!
Enjoy your videos! Fyi, the Benq 3D projector set up tool unfortunately didn't help me in the end. After setting up my projector according to throw ratio recommendations and using the test pattern tool, the final image was much smaller when casting from PC or tablet. Adjusting with GPU controls from my pc didn't help. Ultimately I had to remount 3 feet further away from screen. Ugh!
That’s wild. I’m so sorry to hear that. I’ll mention this to BenQ so that they can follow up. Thanks for the feedback!!
I would use the 700. I did not like the colors you had on the 820. Maybe you can dial them down but they looked fake, over saturated and more like a video game to me. The 700, while some of the blacks are not as defined, the coloring on it just sets it above imo. But honestly, both are great PJ's! Thank you for showing these. You have great content on your channel.
as for movie quality, you don't have to be an expert to know that there is no way an impact screen will ever look as good as a dedicated home movie screen. Different material and usually different color as most home theater screens will use grey coloring and add stuff to increase gain on the picture. My 20 year old home theater screen on 1080P looks like 4K compared to my 1080p sim screen.
That’s awesome feedback! Thank you so much!!
@@TheGolfNerd Please keep up with these videos. I point people to them all the time when they ask about graphics, picture quality, mats.. all the stuff you are covering.
@@mpkelley20 appreciate you!!
Really good video. I'm happy with my 700sti. Love your setup! It looks similar to how I'm going to have mine set up. Are your screens retractable? What did you use to protect the ceiling in the middle? Looks really clean. Thanks for the content!
Thanks for the nice comment! My setup is fixed, not retractable. The protection you see on the ceiling is the middle of my enclosure. Thanks again!!
GREAT VIDEO!! During the majority of the video, the 820 seemed to me to be the better projector until the bonus 4K video comparison, the 700 was much better than the 820. I plan to use this projector as a golf simulator only running GSPRO software. Since GSPRO is 4K, i should get the 700 since it is 4K as well? The difference in that 4K bonus was very noticeable. what do you think?
I personally think the GSPro software doesn’t fully make use of 4k resolution and for a dedicated golf aim, I prefer the 820 by a long shot. It is so much brighter that it makes a big difference.
Thank you very much for the nice comments. I’m really glad you got value out of the video!
These are the two projectors I’ve been looking at and this answered so many of my questions. Great comparison!
Were you running the 820 in the “golf mode”? In the video, it looks like the color pallete of the 700 is much more vibrant.
I used the golf mode during the flyovers and the presentation mode during the gameplay. I didn’t intend to do this, but I guess it gives both views, which worked out in the end! Thanks for the nice comment!!
@@TheGolfNerd thanks so much!
Are the dimensions in the room planner the dimensions you have your room at? I am looking at building a sim and I like the size of the room you showed in this video.
I’m not certain. I’ll rewatch and get back to you.
@TheGolfNerd much appreciated, and thank you for following up.
Just verified that the dimensions I used at the beginning of the 3d planner demonstration are my room’s dimensions exactly. Hope this helps!!
@TheGolfNerd thank you for your time and consideration. I wish you the very best with the channel.
What if short throw is not an option? My current projector needs to be replaced but I have it mounted at 14 ft back. I have a 10x10 net/hitting "cage" so anything under 10 ft would not work
I’m afraid this is a situation I don’t have a good answer for. Even a throw ratio of 1, is gonna need to move from the 14’ location. Maybe check out the 3d room planner and see if any of the other BenQ options would work.
Any idea on LU710? 820 is too short for my layout. Want a lazar projector
I’m afraid I don’t have any experience with that model. As far as 820, I’m not sure I understand what too short for my layout is?
I am building an enclosure and can't decide which projector to get.. I already have the home theater room so that's not a requirement with my Projector.. My budget is $1k :)
Check out BenQ 671. I forget the exact model number but it should show up on the room planner I demonstrated. A lot of folks running the particular projector. Thanks for the question!!
@@TheGolfNerd thanks Sir. Appreciate it
One more question Sir - How far do we usually keep the hitting matt from the impact screen?@@TheGolfNerd
@@alhaqqIndy so minimum distance is like 8’, a lot of folks use around 10’. I personally like between 11-12’ because I like not being right on top of the screen. A lot of this depends on which launch monitor you are using. If you let me know which you are using I can clarify this point.
@@TheGolfNerd this helps. Thanks. I just ordered Mlm pro2 from Rapsodo.
I'd like to see the Optoma 4Z400St
I’d review an Optoma, but currently I don’t have any relationship with Optoma. Sorry I can’t be more helpful!
Also. How far off center can you mount the 820
I’m not sure, I’ll have to research that and get back with you. My setup is on center.
From BenQ's website:
Ideal projection alignment with 2D keystone and corner fit
To counteract the trapezoid effect that can occur when a projector is installed or placed off-center, the LH820ST offers a 2D keystone correction range of up to ±30° on both the horizontal and vertical axes. Corner Fit control adjusts each corner for perfectly aligned image geometry.
What simulator are you using here.
My sim software is GSPro, my launch monitor is Mevo plus and my enclosure and screen are Bullseye Golf Sims. Let me know if I can answer any other questions!
Comparing a 4K with a 1080…. 😂😂😂
I think you missed the point. The intent is to show the differences between two similarly priced options offering different very different specs. Watching this a golfer spec’ing their home aim setup can get info helping them understand how throw ratio and light sources affect the image. I’m sorry if this subtlety was not more helpful. Thanks for the comment!