Optoma ZH350ST Short Throw HD Laser Golf Simulator Projector
$1,499
Ships in 1 to 3 Business Days
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30,000-Hour Laser Engine
TWO DECADES OF LAMP-FREE LIFE
Optoma's DuraCore laser light source rated for 30,000 hours of operation. At 4 hours of sim use per day, that's over 20 years before the laser dims meaningfully. No bulb replacements, no maintenance schedule, no gradual brightness fade. The same engine class as the ZW350ST we ship in most of our SwingBay packages.
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. Compact 6.6 lb chassis mounts cleanly to standard ceiling mounts.
Sim-Tuned Connectivity
DUAL HDMI FOR PC AND MEDIA INPUTS
Dual HDMI inputs let you keep your gaming PC connected on HDMI 1 and a streaming stick or media source on HDMI 2. No swapping cables when you switch from sim play to Sunday Masters coverage.
Easier Install Than You Think
MOUNT, PLUG, AND HIT IN UNDER AN HOUR
Most home sim owners install the Optoma ZH350ST 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 ZH350ST?
The Optoma ZH350ST is a 1080p short-throw laser projector built for home golf simulator rooms. 3,500 ANSI lumens, 30,000-hour DuraCore laser engine, 0.5:1 short throw ratio, and the same maintenance-free reliability as the ZW350ST we ship in most SwingBay packages, but in Full HD 1080p instead of WXGA.
Why Choose the Optoma ZH350ST?
Honest framing: the ZH350ST is the 1080p upgrade path from the ZW350ST we ship in most simulator packages. Same laser engine, same brightness tier, same short-throw geometry. If you're using your sim room for movies and sports too (not just simulator play), the 1080p resolution upgrade is worth it. For pure sim use, the ZW350ST at WXGA saves money without a meaningful visible difference at 120-inch screen size.
Not sure if the Optoma ZH350ST 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 ZH350ST 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 ZH350ST delivers 3,500 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 ZH350ST 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 ZH350ST 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 ZH350ST.
| Display Technology | DLP |
| Light Source | Laser |
| Light Source Life | Up to 30,000 hours |
| Native Resolution | Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) |
| Brightness | 3,500 ANSI lumens |
| Throw Ratio | 0.5:1 (short throw) |
| Zoom | Fixed |
| Inputs | HDMI x2, VGA, USB-A, Audio In/Out |
| Weight | Approximately 6.6 lbs |
| Hardware | Optoma ZH350ST projector |
| Accessories | Power cable, remote, manufacturer documentation |
| Mount | Sold separately, see our RoS Ceiling Mount or SwingShield Floor Enclosure |
| Optoma ZH350ST $ |
Optoma ZW350ST (WXGA) $ |
Optoma ZH400ST (4,000lm) $ |
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| Resolution | Full HD (1920x1080) | WXGA (1280x800) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Brightness | 3,500 ANSI lumens | 3,600 ANSI lumens | 4,000 ANSI lumens |
| Light Source | DuraCore Laser, 30K hours | DuraCore Laser, 30K hours | Laser, 30K hours |
| Throw Ratio | 0.5:1 short throw | 0.521:1 short throw | 0.5:1 short throw |
| Display Technology | DLP | DLP | DLP |
| Sim-Specialist Support | Yes, via SimSquad | · | · |
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