BenQ LW600ST+: Bringing Big Screen Immersion to Small Spaces
Ever tried squeezing a giant simulation game into a tiny room and ended up with awkward shadows blocking your screen? Enter the BenQ LW600ST+, a short-throw projector that aims to fix that headache by delivering bright, crisp images from just under a meter away.
Short-Throw Powerhouse: Specs and Setup
At a glance, this WXGA-resolution (1280 x 800 pixels) 4LED projector packs a punch with 3,200 ANSI lumens—so your visuals stay sharp and vibrant even in bright environments. Thanks to its short-throw lens with a 1.2x zoom, it can project a massive 60-inch image from just 93 centimeters away, scaling up to 200 inches for those who want to go big.
- Image size range: 60″ to 200″ diagonals (152.4 cm to 508 cm)
- Color accuracy: Covers 94% of Rec. 709 color space for natural hues
- Vertical & horizontal keystone correction: ±30° to fix distorted angles
- Multiple preset and customizable picture modes optimized especially for realistic grass, sand, and sky tones in golf simulations
Installation & Practical Features: Flexibility Meets Efficiency
Designed with commercial usage in mind, the LW600ST+ is surprisingly user-friendly. It features dual HDMI 1.4 ports and USB-A slots — one specifically for optional wireless dongles. Plus, a built-in 10-watt speaker handles audio without the need for extra equipment. Battery? Nope — but with LED tech boasting 20,000 hours (normal mode) and up to 30,000 hours (eco mode) lifespan, it’s ready for long-haul 24/7 operation.
Gaming & Simulation: Where It Shines (and Stumbles)
Perfect for immersive entertainment setups — think golf simulators, bowling alleys, and kart racing tracks — the LW600ST+ delivers realistic, vibrant images that majorly boost the simulation experience. The special green channel LED helps nail those subtle grass and sand colors, which is niche but impressive.
Still, you can’t help but get hooked even if the resolution is capped at WXGA rather than Full HD. But hey, BenQ’s got the LH600ST+ lined up for June deliveries, stepping up to Full HD and 3,000 lumens for those ready to invest a bit more.
But Is It the Right Piece for Your Setup?
If space is a premium and you want impact without shadows ruining gameplay, the LW600ST+ checks many boxes—bright, flexible, energy-efficient. However, purists craving pixel-perfect Full HD might want to wait for the LH600ST+. In the end, it’s a mix of innovation and nostalgia, balancing old-school simulation charm with new tech convenience.
“It’s game on — but not without a few glitches.” BenQ’s short-throw LED projectors make immersive simulations more accessible, but the quest for perfection continues.
