BenQ AK700ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black

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If you need a *proper* short-throw install and you’ve got the room (or layout) to justify it, the BenQ AK700ST is the kind of projector that makes deployment easier rather than harder. The big selling point for most buyers won’t be the headline brightness—it’ll be the “it just works” factor in a commercial space: crisp image, solid DLP consistency, and the convenience of short-throw placement so you’re not fighting for throw distance or dealing with messy ceiling/desk mounting compromises. At £2446 ex-VAT it’s not cheap, but for a boardroom/classroom setup where you want reliability and minimal faff, that price can be reasonable.

That said, I wouldn’t buy this for every use case. If you’re doing a small meeting room where you can easily run a normal projector, you’ll often get better value with a mid-range unit and spend the savings on cabling, mounting, or better brightness control. Also, if your content is mostly “dark room only” or you don’t actually need the flexibility of short throw, you’re paying for capability you might not use. Bottom line: it’s best for venues that *need* short-throw optics and want a dependable, commercial-friendly DLP projector—less ideal if the installation constraints aren’t real.