BenQ GV31
| Brand | BenQ · Portable |
| Type | Portable |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | July 2023 |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | LED |
| Brightness | 300 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 45 ms |
A portable 1080p LED DLP projector with a rotating body that throws onto walls or ceilings. It includes a built-in battery, a QS02 Android TV dongle and a 2.1 speaker system, and suits bedroom and travel use at modest screen sizes.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 300 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 |
Light source
| Light source | LED | |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1100″ · 2.66 m | |
| Image size | 30–120 in | |
| Projection offset | 100% | |
| Zoom | None | |
| Focal length | 6.26 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.7 | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | |
| Auto keystone | Yes |
Motion & gaming
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 45 ms |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) · HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4, internal) | |
| Other video inputs | USB-C (DisplayPort) | |
| Max input resolution | 1080p | |
| USB media playback | Yes |
Smart platform
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | |
| Smart platform | Android TV | |
| OS version | 11 | |
| Google-certified | Yes | |
| Security updates until | 31 Dec 2026 | |
| Netflix | Via dongle | |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in |
Audio
| Speaker power | Up to 16 W | |
| Speakers | 2 | |
| Layout | 2.1 | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Bluetooth | |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 131 × 191 × 203 mm | |
| Weight | 1,700 g | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | |
| Built-in stand | Base, 135° tilt | |
| Tripod socket | Yes |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | |
| Altitude | 2,000 m | |
| Power draw | 45 W | |
| Power supply | External adapter | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Battery runtime | About 180 min video playback | video playback |
| Fan noise | Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr | |
| User manual | esupportdownload.benq.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2024 | BenQ GV31 PCMag · July 18, 2024 | PCMag |
| October 22, 2024 | BenQ GV31 review What Hi-Fi · October 22, 2024 | What Hi-Fi |
| August 29, 2023 | BenQ GV31 review Sound+Image · August 29, 2023 | Sound+Image |
Videos
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the GV31 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.2:1 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
Use these to confirm a listing is this exact model. Any of them works at /p/{code}.
| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 🇺🇸 US | MPN | GV31 |
| Standard (EU) | 🇪🇺 EU | EAN | 4718755092220 |
| MPN | 9H.JS877.59E |