BenQ GV50
| Brand | BenQ · Portable |
| Type | Portable |
| Released | August 2024 |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) |
| Brightness | 500 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 22.4 ms |
A 1080p laser DLP portable projector rated at 500 ANSI lumens, with a rotating base for bedside, wall and ceiling projection and Google TV with Netflix built in. It has a battery, one HDMI input, a USB-C port for video and power, and a 2.1-channel speaker system.
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 92% coverage | |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 8 bit | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
Light source
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Emitter | Blue laser + phosphor | |
| 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 | Digital | |
| Focal length | 19.65 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.9 | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | |
| Horizontal keystone | 40° | |
| Auto keystone | Yes | |
| Auto setup | Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance | |
| Interchangeable lens | No |
Motion & gaming
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 22.4 ms Game Boost picture mode | Game Boost picture mode |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.3) | |
| Other video inputs | USB-C (DisplayPort) | |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | |
| USB media playback | Yes |
Smart platform
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | |
| Smart platform | Google TV | |
| OS version | 11 | |
| Netflix | Built in | |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | |
| Smart home | Google Home |
Audio
| Speaker power | 18 W | |
| Layout | 2.1 | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth | |
| HDMI audio return | ARCDerived | |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 130 × 191 × 211 mm | |
| Weight | 2,100 g | |
| Built-in stand | Base, 135° tilt, 360° pan | |
| Tripod socket | Yes |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | |
| Altitude | Up to 2,000 m | |
| Power draw | Max 90 W · Normal 85 W · Eco 60 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | |
| Networked standby | Up to 2 W | |
| Power supply | External adapter | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| DC input | 19 V | |
| Battery runtime | About 150 min | |
| Fan noise | Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr | |
| User manual | esupportdownload.benq.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2024 | BenQ GV50 review What Hi-Fi? · December 18, 2024 | What Hi-Fi? |
| — | BenQ GV50 Review: Highly Portable, but With Quality Trade-Offs WIRED | WIRED |
Videos
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the GV50 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 | UPC | 840046050108 |
| MPN | GV50 | ||
| Standard (EU) | 🇪🇺 EU | EAN | 4718755093692 |
| MPN | 9H.JSR77.59E |
Sources
- BenQ GV50 specifications (US)
- BenQ GV50 Digital Projector User Manual V1.03
- BenQ GV50 product page (US)
- BenQ GV50 DLP Projector Specs (ProjectorCentral)
- BenQ Announces New GV50 Ceiling Projector to Elevate Movie Nights (BenQ America press release)
- What Hi-Fi?
- BenQ GV50 Data Sheet (copy hosted by Grunex)
- BenQ GV50 warranty (US)