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Tested using Methodology v0.9

Updated Jan 19, 2026 04:45 PM

Tested using Methodology v0.12

Updated Jun 25, 2026 07:13 PM

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BenQ GV30 Picture

BenQ GV50 Picture

Imaging Technology DLP

Native Resolution 720p

Light Source LED

Imaging Technology Locked

Native Resolution 1080p

Projector Type Standard Throw

Light Source Laser

Our Verdict

BenQ GV30

BenQ GV50

Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below

Variants

GV30 (White)

GV50 (White)

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White

GV30

White

GV50

White

GV30

White

GV50

White

GV30

White

GV50

White

GV30

White

GV50

White

GV30

White

GV50

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Movies

0.0

0.0

Gaming

N/A

0.0

Brightness

N/A

0.0

Contrast

N/A

0.0

Picture Quality

Brightness

N/A

N/A

Brightness Measurement Picture

BenQ GV30 Brightness Measurement Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ GV50 Brightness Measurement Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Light Output

Lock lm

Lock lm

Color Light Output

Lock lm

Lock lm

Brightness Uniformity

Lock%

Lock%

Screen Brightness

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Native Contrast

N/A

N/A

APL Native Contrast

BenQ GV30 APL Native Contrast Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ GV50 APL Native Contrast Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

0.1% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

1% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

5% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

10% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

15% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

25% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

50% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

Lock : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

Lock : 1

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

N/A

N/A

Pre White Balance Picture

BenQ GV30 Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ GV50 Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pre Gamma Curve Picture

BenQ GV30 Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ GV50 Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pre Color Picture

BenQ GV30 Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ GV50 Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Balance dE 2000

Lock

Lock

Color dE 2000

Lock

Lock

Gamma

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Color Temp Setting

Locked

Locked

Gamma Setting

Locked

Locked

Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

N/A

N/A

Post White Balance Picture

BenQ GV30 Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ GV50 Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Post Gamma Curve Picture

BenQ GV30 Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ GV50 Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Post Color Picture

BenQ GV30 Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ GV50 Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Balance dE 2000

Lock

Lock

Color dE 2000

Lock

Lock

Gamma

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

White Balance Calibration

Locked

Locked

Color Calibration

Locked

Locked

Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Color Gamut

N/A

N/A

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

BenQ GV30 Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ GV50 Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BT.709 xy

Lock%

Lock%

BT.709 uv

Lock%

Lock%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

BenQ GV30 Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ GV50 Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BT.2020 xy

Lock%

Lock%

BT.2020 uv

Lock%

Lock%

Design

Size

N/A

N/A

Dimension Picture

BenQ GV30 Dimension Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ GV50 Dimension Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Weight

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Volume

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

Additional Carrying Features

N/A

N/A

Carrying Picture

BenQ GV30 Carrying Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ GV50 Carrying Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Carrying Case Picture

BenQ GV30 Carrying Case Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ GV50 Carrying Case Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Carrying Handle

Locked

Lens Protection

Locked

Carrying Case

Locked

Physical Setup Flexibility

N/A

N/A

Style Picture

BenQ GV30 Style Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ GV50 Style Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Mounting Holes Picture

BenQ GV30 Mounting Holes Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ GV50 Mounting Holes Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Optical Zoom

Locked

Projector Type

Locked

Minimum Throw Ratio

Lock

Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio

Lock

Lock

Horizontal Lens Shift

N/A

Vertical Lens Shift

N/A

Body Adjustment

Locked

Mounting Holes

Locked

Imaging

Style Picture

BenQ GV30 Style Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ GV50 Style Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Imaging Technology

Locked

Locked

Native Resolution

Locked

Locked

Aspect Ratio

Locked

Locked

Light Source

Locked

Locked

Spectral Power Distribution

BenQ GV30 Spectral Power Distribution Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ GV50 Spectral Power Distribution Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Minimum Throw Ratio

Lock

Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio

Lock

Lock

Battery

N/A

N/A

Battery Life

Lock min

Charge Time

Lock min

Power Source

Locked

Fan Noise

N/A

N/A

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video

BenQ GV30 Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

BenQ GV50 Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Noise @ Maximum Brightness

LockdBA

Motion

Judder

N/A

N/A

Stitch Pictures

BenQ GV30 Stitch Pictures Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ GV50 Stitch Pictures Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Judder 24p

0.0

Judder 25p

0.0

Judder 24p via 60p

0.0

Judder 25p via 60p

0.0

Judder 24p via Native Apps

0.0

Judder 25p via Native Apps

0.0

Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity

Inputs Picture

BenQ GV30 Inputs Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ GV50 Inputs Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDMI

Locked

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed

Locked

USB Data Ports

Lock

Lock

Audio Out 3.5mm

Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out

Locked

Bluetooth

Locked

Wi-Fi

Locked

Locked

Ethernet Speed

Locked

Supported Resolutions

N/A

N/A

4k @ 60Hz

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

1440p @ 60Hz

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate

Lock Hz

Variable Refresh Rate

VRR

Locked

Input Lag

N/A

N/A

4k @ 60Hz

Lock

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

Lock

4k @ 120Hz

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz

Lock

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

Lock

1080p @ 120Hz

N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate

Lock

HDR Format Support

HDR10

Locked

HDR10+

Locked

Dolby Vision

Locked

HLG

Locked

Audio Passthrough

ARC/eARC

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT

Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)

Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1

Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1

Locked

3D

3D Support

Locked

Features

Inputs & Connectivity

Inputs Picture

BenQ GV30 Inputs Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ GV50 Inputs Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDMI

Lock

ARC/eARC

Locked

Locked

Wi-Fi

Locked

Locked

USB Data Ports

Lock

Lock

In The Box

In The Box Picture

BenQ GV30 In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ GV50 In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Smart Features & Sound

Interface Picture

BenQ GV30 Interface Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ GV50 Interface Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Smart OS

Locked

Locked

Cast Capable

Locked

Locked

Speaker(s)

Locked

Locked

Remote-Free Operation

Locked

Screen Adaptation

N/A

N/A

Focus

Locked

Vertical Keystone

Locked

Horizontal Keystone

Locked

Post-Movement Auto-Correction

Locked

Obstacle Avoidance

Locked

Auto Screen Fit

Locked

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White

GV30

White

GV50

White

GV30

White

GV50

White

GV30

White

GV50

White

GV30

White

GV50

White

GV30

White

GV50

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BenQ GV50

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