BenQ GV50 Full HD 500 ANSI Lumens Portable Home Cinema Projector

Pointing a projector at the ceiling from your bedside table sounds like a niche party trick, but the GV50's flexible tilting base makes it a genuinely practical solution for anyone who wants to watch films lying flat without mounting hardware, brackets, or any of the faff that typically comes with ceiling projection. That flexible base, combined with automatic focus and 2D keystone correction, means you get a squared, sharp image in seconds rather than minutes of fiddling — which matters more than any spec sheet figure when you're tired and just want to press play.

Who Is This For?

This projector suits flat or house-share dwellers who can't bolt things to walls or ceilings, couples who want a bedroom cinema setup that packs away neatly, and anyone who finds a large TV too permanent a commitment for a rented space. The built-in Google TV with native Netflix support removes the need for a streaming stick, which genuinely simplifies the whole setup. If you're after a living room projector for bright daytime viewing, 500 ANSI lumens won't cut it — look elsewhere.

What Buyers Say

Owners consistently praise the GV50's ease of setup and the quality of the built-in speaker, which is notably better than the tinny output most portable projectors produce. The Google TV integration earns frequent mentions for being genuinely responsive rather than sluggish. The recurring criticism, however, is brightness — in anything other than a properly darkened room, the image washes out noticeably, which limits its flexibility as an all-purpose projector. For more deals in this category, see our TV and audio deals guide.

The Deal

The GV50 is currently £399, down from £699 — a £300 saving at 43% off. This product is newly tracked on our site, so we can't confirm whether £699 was a consistent retail price or a briefly inflated one, and that warrants a measure of caution. That said, £399 for a portable projector with native Google TV and Netflix is a genuinely competitive price at this feature level. If the bedroom cinema concept fits your life, this is a solid moment to buy.