BenQ GV1 Portable Projector GV1 review

A product made up of compromises and trade-offs, the BenQ GV1 is a neat, battery-powered portable projector that some will love but many will find hard to justify. It has built-in streaming apps but the interface is horrible; the projector can show a large screen, but run it on battery power and...

Small and light, Built-in Netflix, Amazon Video and Disney+, Battery powered

Horrible interface, Not very loud, Very dim on battery power

BenQ GV1 Portable Projector GV1 review

The BenQ GV1 sports a limited app store and few physical connectivity options. Restrictions with wireless streaming also make it a bit awkward to use when paired with a smartphone, making it hard to recommend as a portable projector.

Easy to carry, Support for iOS and Android, technically, Decent battery life

Can’t stream iTunes or Netflix on iOS, Limited physical connectivity, Remote control needs to be carried

BenQ GV1 Portable Projector GV1 review

The reason why I think most people would be willing to pay Rs 30,990 for the BenQ GV1 is for the portability. The whole idea of the GV1 is to make a projector that is easy to carry around, and on that front, I think BenQ has succeeded in its aim.