GolfBays SimBox vs EasySim vs Lux: Which Golf Simulator Enclosure Fits Your Garage?

Short answer: the EasySim ($799) is the pick for a standard 8–9 ft garage or spare room where you want a screen without a permanent build; the SimBox (seven sizes, $1,529.10 to $2,199) is the one most garage simulators are built on because you buy the size that matches your bay; the Lux ($2,999) is for a finished room with 10 ft of ceiling where looks matter as much as function. Below is how the three GolfBays enclosures compare on size, ceiling height, screen, price and who each one is for, using the specs and prices on our product pages today.

The three enclosures at a glance

Dimensions and prices are from the manufacturer, GolfBays, and our live product pages as of October 2026. Prices change; the product page is always current.

Not sure which size fits your room? Run the free 60-second Fit Check. Enter your ceiling height, width and depth and it shows which enclosures and sizes fit, with prices.

GolfBays EasySim: the $799 way in

The EasySim is a compact, portable enclosure: 3.3 m wide, 2.5 m tall and 1 m deep, which works out to about 10 ft 10 in wide, 8 ft 2 in tall and 3 ft 3 in deep. It comes with a Lite impact screen in a 4:3 aspect ratio, a black fabric surround and aluminium click-together poles. No tools, and it packs down when you need the garage back.

Who it suits

Golfers with a standard-height garage or spare room, anyone who already owns a portable launch monitor like the Garmin Approach R10 and wants a screen instead of a net, and renters or shared garages where a permanent build isn't an option.

What to check before you buy

Plan on a ceiling of about 9 ft or more, a room at least 11 ft wide, and roughly 13 to 16 ft of depth depending on your launch monitor. The 1 m depth of the enclosure itself is shallow, so the room depth is mostly about your swing, the ball flight and where your launch monitor sits. If your ceiling is under 9 ft, read our ceiling height guide before you order anything.

Trade-offs

The EasySim is one size. The 4:3 screen makes projector choice easier, but it is the Lite screen, which GolfBays positions as its lighter-duty screen. It is fine for regular practice; if you expect to hit thousands of balls a month with driver, budget for a Pro+ screen upgrade later or go straight to a SimBox or Lux.

GolfBays SimBox: seven sizes, one for your bay

The SimBox is the enclosure most garage simulators are built on, and the reason is the size range. Rather than squeezing your room around a fixed product, you measure the open width of your bay and pick the size that leaves room on each side. Every size includes an impact screen cut to the enclosure, blackout fabric side walls, and a tool-free frame.

SimBox sizes and prices

Which SimBox size for a 2-car garage?

A typical 2-car garage is 18 to 24 ft wide and 20 to 24 ft deep with an 8 to 10 ft ceiling, so width and depth are rarely the problem. Ceiling is. With a 9 ft ceiling, the 8'2"-tall sizes fit, and most people choose the 11'10" or 13'2" width so the screen fills the view and still leaves one bay usable for a car. With 10 ft or more, the 12'5" × 9'2" size gives you a taller screen for the same depth. The two 9'10"-deep sizes wrap the walls around your hitting position too, which keeps shanks and skied shots inside the bay and makes the room feel like a proper hitting bay rather than a screen on a frame.

Trade-offs

You need at least 9 ft of ceiling height and 10 ft of width for even the smallest size, so an 8 ft garage ceiling rules it out. The larger sizes may ship freight with curbside delivery, which means a scheduled drop at the kerb rather than a parcel on the step.

GolfBays Lux: for the finished room

The Lux is GolfBays' top-tier enclosure. The walls are a premium non-reflective fabric that keeps the projected image sharp, the impact screen is full-size and built to take driver speed day after day, and there is no exposed framing, so it looks finished rather than assembled. It is compatible with ceiling-mounted launch monitors such as the Uneekor EYE XO, which keeps the floor clear.

Who it suits

A converted garage, a bonus room or a home bar, where the enclosure is part of the room's look and you have the height. Plan on 10 ft of ceiling, 12 ft of width and 15 ft of depth. If you are at 9 ft, the SimBox is the better buy; the Lux needs the extra foot.

Trade-offs

At $2,999 before a launch monitor, mat and projector, it is the biggest spend of the three. It ships freight with curbside delivery, and a restocking fee may apply on freight returns, so measure twice. Run the Fit Check or text a photo of the room to (714) 343-7110 and we will confirm the fit before you order.

How to choose: four questions

1. What is your ceiling height?

This decides more than anything else. Under 9 ft: none of the three fit as a full enclosure, so read the ceiling height guide and look at a net-based setup. Exactly 9 ft: EasySim or an 8'2"-tall SimBox. 10 ft or more: any of the three, including the taller SimBox sizes and the Lux.

2. Is this permanent?

If the garage still needs to be a garage some weekends, or you rent, the EasySim packs down. The SimBox is tool-free too, but at 4'11" to 9'10" deep it is something you set up and leave. The Lux is an install.

3. How many balls will you hit?

For moderate practice volume the EasySim's Lite screen is fine. If you hit a lot of driver, the Lux screen is built to take driver speed day after day, and any enclosure can take a heavier Pro+ screen. A foam backing layer behind any screen also extends its life and quiets the impact.

4. What is the total budget?

The enclosure is roughly a third to a half of a complete setup. Add a 5 × 5 hitting mat (GolfBays Standard $329, Academy $349, Insert Tee $379), a launch monitor (Garmin Approach R10 $599.99 at the entry level, Uneekor EYE XO $6,499 at the top), a projector and software. Our cost guide walks through full builds, and the under-$5,000 setups article shows three real combinations.

What to add to any of the three

A hitting mat is not included with any enclosure; GolfBays designs its bays around a 5 ft × 5 ft mat. Blackout side screens make a real difference in a bright garage with the door open. The foam wedge pelmet seals the gap between the mat and the bottom of the screen so low shots don't roll underneath. Browse everything in simulator bay add-ons, and if you are building from scratch, our step-by-step build guide covers the order to do things in.

FAQ

Can I put a SimBox or EasySim in a garage with an 8 ft ceiling?

No. The shortest enclosure in the range is 8 ft 2 in tall and you need clearance above it for a full swing. At 8 ft, a net and mat setup is the practical option; our net vs enclosure guide explains what you give up.

Do the enclosures come with a hitting mat or launch monitor?

No. All three include the frame, side walls and an impact screen. Mat, launch monitor, projector and software are separate. See our home golf simulator collection for the pieces.

Which enclosure works with a ceiling-mounted launch monitor?

The Lux is listed as compatible with ceiling-mounted units like the Uneekor EYE XO. The SimBox works with floor or ceiling-mounted monitors. The EasySim is usually paired with a floor unit such as the Garmin R10 placed behind the ball.

Is the EasySim screen good enough for a projector?

Yes. It is a Lite impact screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio, which matches many projectors' native ratios and makes setup simpler. It is GolfBays' lighter-duty screen, so it suits moderate practice volume.

How is a SimBox or Lux delivered?

Both ship from GolfBays' US warehouse. The EasySim and smaller SimBox sizes ship as parcels. Large SimBox sizes and the Lux ship freight with curbside delivery, and the carrier will call to schedule. Returns are accepted within 30 days on unused items in original packaging; a restocking fee may apply on freight items.

Can I upgrade from an EasySim to a SimBox later?

Yes. The mat, launch monitor, projector and software all carry over, so the EasySim is a low-risk way to start and the only sunk cost is the enclosure itself.

Still not sure?

Use the free Fit Check, or text your ceiling height, width and depth (or a photo of the room) to (714) 343-7110 or email info@gryngolf.com. We are in Cypress, Orange County, and we will tell you which enclosure and size to order before you spend a dollar.