Optoma ZH400ST Short Throw HD Laser Golf Simulator Projector
$1,709
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4,000 Lumen Laser
BRIGHTNESS FOR ROOMS WITH AMBIENT LIGHT
4,000 ANSI lumens of laser-driven brightness, the threshold where you stop fighting ambient light. Garage sims with overhead fluorescents, basement bays with stair-light spill, multi-use rooms with partial blinds, all handled. Laser engine means brightness stays consistent across the 30,000-hour life.
Sim-Friendly Short Throw
120-INCH IMAGE FROM UNDER 5 FEET
0.5:1 throw ratio puts a 120-inch image at roughly 4-5 feet of throw distance. Fits low-ceiling basements, tight garage builds, and standard 8-10 ft ceiling sim rooms cleanly.
HDR10 Support
DYNAMIC RANGE FOR COURSE REALISM
HDR10 support brings out shadow detail in tree lines and accurate sky highlights, the kind of color depth that makes course renders feel three-dimensional. Combined with 4,000 lumens, this is the projector tier where sim visuals start feeling cinematic rather than gamey.
Easier Install Than You Think
MOUNT, PLUG, AND HIT IN UNDER AN HOUR
Most home sim owners install the Optoma ZH400ST themselves in 30-60 minutes. Mount it, run one HDMI cable to your gaming PC, plug in power, dial keystone, that's it. If you've installed a ceiling fan or a TV mount before, this is easier. If you'd rather not DIY, our SimSquad team walks you through the install on a call.
What is the Optoma ZH400ST?
The Optoma ZH400ST is a 4,000 lumen 1080p short-throw laser projector for premium home golf simulator rooms. Same laser engine class as the ZH350ST but with a brightness bump to handle daylight rooms, plus HDR10 support for richer course color rendering.
Why Choose the Optoma ZH400ST?
Honest framing: 4,000 lumens is the brightness tier where you stop needing blackout curtains. If your room has significant ambient light, this is the right pick over the ZH350ST. If you have a controlled dark sim room, the ZH350ST saves money. For 4K resolution at similar brightness, look at the UHZ35ST 4K.
Not sure if the Optoma ZH400ST fits your specific room? SimSquad will spec it based on your ceiling height, throw distance, and screen size before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Optoma ZH400ST has a 0.5:1 (short throw) throw ratio. Specific throw distance depends on your target screen size and ceiling height. SimSquad will spec the right projector based on your specific room dimensions before you buy.
The Optoma ZH400ST delivers 4,000 ANSI lumens. For most controlled indoor sim rooms with managed lighting, this is plenty. If your room has significant ambient light or you're running a 150+ inch screen, talk to SimSquad about a higher-lumen option.
Yes. The Optoma ZH400ST has standard HDMI inputs and works with every simulator software platform we ship, including GSPro, E6 Connect, and TGC 2019. Software compatibility is handled by your gaming PC.
The Optoma ZH400ST works with universal projector mounts including our RoS Ceiling Projector Mount. For low-ceiling rooms where ceiling mounting isn't practical, our SwingShield Floor Enclosure is sized for projectors of this footprint.
The manufacturer's standard projector warranty applies. Specific terms vary by region. Reach out to SimSquad for warranty details or extended-coverage options on the Optoma ZH400ST.
| Display Technology | DLP |
| Light Source | Laser |
| Light Source Life | Up to 30,000 hours |
| Native Resolution | Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) |
| Brightness | 4,000 ANSI lumens |
| Throw Ratio | 0.5:1 (short throw) |
| Zoom | Fixed |
| Inputs | HDMI x2, USB-A, Audio Out |
| Weight | Approximately 6.6 lbs |
| Hardware | Optoma ZH400ST projector |
| Accessories | Power cable, remote, manufacturer documentation |
| Mount | Sold separately, see our RoS Ceiling Mount or SwingShield Floor Enclosure |
| Optoma ZH400ST $ |
Optoma ZH350ST (3,500lm) $ |
BenQ AH500ST (4,000lm) $ |
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| Resolution | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Brightness | 4,000 ANSI lumens | 3,500 ANSI lumens | 4,000 ANSI lumens |
| Light Source | Laser, 30K hours | Laser, 30K hours | Lamp |
| Throw Ratio | 0.5:1 short throw | 0.5:1 short throw | 0.69-0.83 short throw |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | No HDR | HDR10 |
| Auto-Keystone Correction | Manual keystone | Manual keystone | BenQ Auto Adjust corner fit |
| Sim-Specialist Support | Yes, via SimSquad | · | · |
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