Name: BenQ GS50
Brand: BenQ

Key specs

Brightness: 500 ANSI lumens

Highlights

Specs that matter

Display

Panel: DLP
Resolution: 1080p (1920x1080)
Brightness: 500 nits

Body

Weight: 5.07 lb (2.3 kg)
Dimensions: 186 × 146 × 154 mm
Colors: Grey, White

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DisplayDLPDLP

Weight5.07 lb (2.3 kg)186 × 146 × 154 mm

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Buying decision

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The GS50 is a 1080p portable projector with a splash-resistant, drop-tested body, a 2.5-hour battery and 2.1-channel speakers loud enough for a backyard. It is rated at 500 ANSI lumens. Reviewers loved its build and sound; What Hi-Fi gave it two stars for its picture.

Best for

Backyard movie nights and camping.

Not for

Anyone who prioritizes picture quality.

Main strengthSplash-resistant, drop-tested body

Main weaknessDim at 500 ANSI lumens

Reasons to buy

Splash-resistant, drop-tested body

2.5-hour battery

Loud 2.1-channel speakers

1080p resolution

Reasons to avoid

Dim at 500 ANSI lumens

Mediocre picture

Bulky for a portable

Measured view6.3/10What the pros say.

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Product data

Full specifications

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Number of built-in speakers: 2″

Brightness: 500 ANSI lumens
Built In Display: No
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Contrast ratio (typical): 100000:1

Product type: Short throw projector
Noise level: 29 dB
Number of colours: 1.07 billion colours

Battery Life Max: 2.5 h
AC input frequency: 50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (economy mode): 30 W
Power consumption (max): 65 W
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Power consumption (typical): 45 W

Wifi Version: Yes
Hdmi Version: 2.0b
Supported Video Modes: 1080p

Noise level (economic mode): 27 dB
Interactive: No

Focus: Auto

Offset: 100%
Throw ratio: 1.21
Zoom type: Fixed

Service life of light source (economic mode): 30000 h
Service life of light source: 20000 h
Light source type: LED

Harmonized System (HS) code: 85,286,200

Number of OSD languages: 14
On Screen Display (OSD): Yes

Internal memory type: DDR3

RMS rated power: 20 W
Built-in speaker(s): Yes

Ethernet LAN: No

Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 40 °C

Colors: Grey, White
Storage: 8 TB
Bluetooth Version: Yes

AC adapter included: Yes
Batteries included: Yes

Manual: Yes
Remote control included: Yes

Quantity per pack: 1 pc(s)

Height: 154 mm
Depth: 146 mm
Width: 186 mm

Card reader integrated: No
DVI port: No
HDMI ports quantity: 1
PC Audio out: Yes
HDMI connector type: Full-size

Battery: 6000 mAh

Matrix type: DMD
Matrix size: 5.84 mm (0.23")
Keystone correction, vertical: -40 - 40°
Keystone correction, horizontal: -40 - 40°
Projector native resolution: 1080p (1920x1080)
Projection technology: DLP
Projector brightness: 500 ANSI lumens
Screen size compatibility: 762 - 2844.8 mm (30 - 112")

USB 2.0 ports quantity: 1

Operating system version: 9.0
Operating system installed: Android TV
Smart TV: No

Market Positioning: Portable

Power Source: AC/Battery

Full HD: Yes

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