BenQ GV50
#13 in 1080p and underFull review
A premium battery portable for viewing on the ceiling, in the bedroom or outdoors, with a long-lived laser and a three year warranty.
Amazon $649$649
The BenQ GV50 rates 3.7 among 1080p and under projectors; the LG CineBeam S PU615U rates 3.2 among ultra short throw ones. The BenQ GV50 costs $650.99 less ($649 vs $1,299.99).
LG CineBeam S PU615U
A compact, easy to move ultra short throw projector for bedrooms and dark living rooms, not a bright TV replacement.
Amazon $1,299.99$1,299.99
Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (1080p and under and ultra short throw), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | BenQ GV50 | LG CineBeam S PU615U |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 38 500 ANSI lumens | 0 500 ANSI lumens |
| Value 15% | 0 $1.30 per lumen | 0 $2.60 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 1920 x 1080 native | 100 4K (pixel shift) |
| Streaming 15% | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix | 100 webOS with licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone | 100 Autofocus, auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 100 30,000 hour laser | 100 20,000 hour RGB laser |
| Gaming 10% | 66 22.4 ms input lag | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 100 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| BenQ GV50 | LG CineBeam S PU615U | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 500 ANSI | 500 ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) |
| Display | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | laser | RGB laser |
| Light source life | 30,000 hours | 20,000 hours |
| HDR | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Color gamut | 92% Rec.709 | 154% DCI-P3 |
| Dynamic contrast | 100,000:1 | 450,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw (1.2:1) | Ultra short throw (0.2:1) |
| Largest image | 120 in | 100 in |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | - |
| Auto screen fit | Yes | - |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Google TV, licensed Netflix | webOS, licensed Netflix |
| Input lag | 22.4 ms | - |
| Top refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 1 | 1 |
| eARC | No | Yes |
| Speakers | 18 W | 8 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | 2.5 hours | None |
| Fan noise | 28 dB | 29 dB |
| Power | 85 W | 73 W |
| Dimensions | 5.12 x 8.31 x 7.54 in | 4.3 x 6.3 x 6.3 in |
| Weight | 4.6 lb | 4.2 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 years |
| Released | 2024-08 | 2025-10 |