BenQ GS50
| Brand | BenQ · Portable |
| Type | Portable |
| Released | October 2021 |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | LED |
| Brightness | 500 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1.21:1 |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 22.7 ms |
A portable 1080p DLP projector with a 0.23-inch chip and an LED light source rated at 500 ANSI lumens. It has a built-in battery, an IPX2 splash rating, a 70 cm drop rating, 2.1-channel speakers and an Android TV dongle that fits under a rear cover. It has a fixed lens with auto focus and keystone correction, and suits camping and backyard use.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 500 lm ANSI | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.23 in | |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Dynamic contrast | 100,000:1 | |
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 98% coverage | |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 8 bit | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
Light source
| Light source | LED | |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | |
| Light output control | Steps |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.21:1100″ · 2.68 m | |
| Image size | 30–112 in | |
| Projection offset | 100% | |
| Zoom | None | |
| Focal length | 5.35 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.7 | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | |
| Horizontal keystone | 40° | |
| Auto keystone | Yes | |
| Corner correction | 4-corner |
Motion & gaming
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 22.7 ms Game Mode (BenQ US product page); What Hi-Fi says it needs firmware v01.00.17.00 or newer, keystone and Corner Fit at zero and an exact 1920x1080 signal | Game Mode (BenQ US product page); What Hi-Fi says it needs firmware v01.00.17.00 or newer, keystone and Corner Fit at zero and an exact 1920x1080 signal |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.0 (ARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal) | |
| Other video inputs | USB-C (DisplayPort) | |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | |
| USB media playback | Yes |
Smart platform
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | |
| Smart platform | Android TV | |
| OS version | 10 | |
| Google-certified | Yes | |
| Netflix | No | |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in |
Audio
| Speaker power | 20 W | |
| Speakers | 3 | |
| Layout | 2.1 | |
| Tuned by | treVolo | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, HDMI ARC | |
| HDMI audio return | ARCDerived | |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 186 × 146 × 154 mm | |
| Weight | 2,300 g | |
| Built-in stand | Foot | |
| Tripod socket | Yes | |
| Ingress protection | IPX2 |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | |
| Altitude | 2,000 m · high-altitude mode | |
| Power draw | Max 65 W · Normal 45 W · Eco 30 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | |
| Power supply | External adapter | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| DC input | 19 V | |
| USB-C PD in | 45 W | |
| Battery | 66.6 Wh | |
| Battery runtime | 150 min Low Power mode (manual: 2.5 hours, USB reader under Low Power mode) | Low Power mode (manual: 2.5 hours, USB reader under Low Power mode) |
| Fan noise | Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Carry case, Streaming dongle | |
| Remote | Voice |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2024 | BenQ GS50 review: looks great, sounds great, but picture quality is poor What Hi-Fi? · August 28, 2024 | What Hi-Fi? |
| May 29, 2022 | BenQ GS50 review: The perfect portable projector for some summer fun Android Police · May 29, 2022 | Android Police |
| May 18, 2022 | BenQ GS50 review PCMag · May 18, 2022 | PCMag |
| September 14, 2021 | BenQ GS50 Ruggedized Portable 1080P Projector Review Projector Reviews · September 14, 2021 | Projector Reviews |
Videos
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the GS50 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.21:1 lens.
- Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
- Download spec as JSON — The same data from the open data API, with variants and identifiers.
Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard, US | 🇺🇸 US | UPC | 840046045357 |
| Standard, EU | 🇪🇺 EU | EAN | 4718755086267 |
| MPN | 9H.JPC77.59E |