BenQ GV1
| Brand | BenQ · Portable |
| Type | Portable |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | May 2019 |
| Resolution | 480p |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | LED |
| Brightness | 200 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1.3:1 |
A palm-sized portable DLP LED projector with an 854 x 480 chip, a built-in battery rated for about three hours and a 5 W chambered speaker that also works as a Bluetooth speaker. It runs an Android 7.1.2 build with the Aptoide app market, takes video over a single USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode, and corrects vertical keystone automatically. It suits casual viewing in dim rooms.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 200 lm ANSI | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.2 in | |
| Native resolution | 480p (854 × 480) | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Dynamic contrast | 100,000:1 | |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 8 bit |
Light source
| Light source | LED | |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.3:1100″ · 2.88 m | |
| Image size | 30–100 in | |
| Projection offset | 100% | |
| Zoom | None | |
| Focal length | 5.53 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.5 | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | |
| Auto keystone | Yes |
Inputs & control
| Other video inputs | USB-C (DisplayPort) | |
| Max input resolution | 1080p | |
| USB media playback | Yes |
Smart platform
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 | |
| Smart platform | Android (uncertified) | |
| OS version | 7.1 | |
| Google-certified | No | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8909 | |
| RAM | 1 GB | |
| Storage | 8 GB | |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in |
Audio
| Speaker power | 5 W | |
| Speakers | 1 | |
| Layout | Mono | |
| Audio outputs | Bluetooth | |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 80 × 80 × 155 mm | |
| Weight | 708 g | |
| Built-in stand | Stand, 15° tilt | |
| Tripod socket | Yes |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | |
| Altitude | 2,000 m | |
| Power draw | Max 24 W · Normal 16.7 W · Eco 13.1 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | |
| Power supply | External adapter | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| DC input | 12 V | |
| Battery | 22.2 Wh | |
| Battery runtime | 180 min | |
| Fan noise | Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr |
In the box
| In the box | Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, USB cable, Carry case |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2019 | Handzame projectie: 4 pico-projectoren onder de loep - BenQ GV1 Hardware.info · September 16, 2019 | Hardware.info |
| May 12, 2019 | BenQ GV1 review TechRadar · May 12, 2019 | TechRadar |
| October 20, 2020 | BenQ GV1 review GamesRadar+ · October 20, 2020 | GamesRadar+ |
| May 3, 2020 | BenQ GV1 Portable Projector Review StereoNET · May 3, 2020 | StereoNET |
| — | BenQ GV1 Review Trusted Reviews | Trusted Reviews |
Videos
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Other
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- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the GV1 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.3:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers
Use these to confirm a listing is this exact model. Any of them works at /p/{code}.
| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard, US | 🇺🇸 US | MPN | GV1 |
| Europe | 🇪🇺 EU | EAN | 4718755077272 |
| MPN | 9H.JKL77.50E | ||
| All variants | All regions | Model number | 9H.JKL77.59E |
| All variants | All regions | Model number | 9H.JKL77.51P |