O.B.E M3
A cheap native 1080p Google TV projector for a dim bedroom, with streaming built in. Its specs come only from the listing.
Amazon $94.98$94.98
The O.B.E M3 is the better projector overall, rated 4.1 to 3.7. The O.B.E M3 leads on value. The O.B.E M3 costs $554.02 less ($94.98 vs $649).
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
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the O.B.E M3 for value ($0.19 per lumen vs $1.30 per lumen).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 1080p and under projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | O.B.E M3 | BenQ GV50 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 38 500 ISO lumens | 38 500 ANSI lumens |
| Value 15% | 95 $0.19 per lumen | 0 $1.30 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 1920 x 1080 native | 100 1920 x 1080 native |
| Streaming 15% | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 100 20,000 hour LED | 100 30,000 hour laser |
| Gaming 10% | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) | 66 22.4 ms input lag |
| Warranty 5% | 100 3-year warranty | 100 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| O.B.E M3 | BenQ GV50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 500 ISO | 500 ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| Display | - | DLP |
| Light source | LED | laser |
| Light source life | 20,000 hours | 30,000 hours |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10, HLG |
| Color gamut | 99% NTSC | 92% Rec.709 |
| Dynamic contrast | 10,000:1 | 100,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw | Standard throw (1.2:1) |
| Largest image | 120 in | 120 in |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | - | Yes |
| Auto screen fit | Yes | Yes |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Google TV, licensed Netflix | Google TV, licensed Netflix |
| Input lag | - | 22.4 ms |
| Top refresh rate | - | 60 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 1 | 1 |
| eARC | - | No |
| Speakers | - | 18 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | 2.5 hours |
| Fan noise | 26 dB | 28 dB |
| Power | - | 85 W |
| Dimensions | 7.3 x 5.8 x 8.2 in | 5.12 x 8.31 x 7.54 in |
| Weight | 2.6 lb | 4.6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2024-08 |