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BenQ GS1 Battery Operated LED Projector Hire Melbourne
Enjoy big-screen projection almost anywhere with the BenQ GS1 Portable Battery Operated LED Projector, available for projector hire in Melbourne from AVFX.
The BenQ GS1 combines a compact DLP LED projector with a detachable rechargeable battery, making it particularly useful where access to mains power is inconvenient. The battery provides up to approximately 3 hours of operation, while the short-throw lens can produce an approximately 60-inch image from only 1 metre away.
Portable Battery Projector
The GS1 is designed around portability. With the projector itself weighing approximately 570 g, or around 1 kg with the battery attached, it can easily be transported and positioned for temporary presentations, displays, movie nights and small events.
Because it can operate from its detachable battery, the GS1 is especially useful for locations where running a power cable would be difficult or undesirable.
Key Features
- Battery operated for portable projection
- Up to approximately 3 hours battery operation
- 300 ANSI lumens brightness
- Native 720p HD – 1280 × 720
- DLP projection technology
- LED light source
- Short-throw 0.8:1 lens
- Approximately 60-inch image from 1 metre
- Up to 100,000:1 contrast ratio according to BenQ's GS1 datasheet
- Vertical keystone adjustment ±40°
- HDMI/MHL input
- USB media playback
- MicroSD card reader
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 4.0
- Built-in stereo speakers
- Compact and lightweight design
Technical Specifications
| Specification | BenQ GS1 |
|---|---|
| Projection system | DLP |
| Native resolution | 1280 × 720 (720p HD) |
| Brightness | 300 ANSI lumens |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Contrast ratio | 100,000:1 FOFO* |
| Throw ratio | 0.8:1 |
| Projection size | 30–200 inches* |
| Short throw | Approx. 60" at 1 metre |
| Light source | LED / OSRAM Q8 |
| Light source life | 20,000 hrs Normal / 30,000 hrs Eco |
| Keystone | Vertical ±40° |
| HDMI | 1 × HDMI/MHL |
| USB | 1 × USB 3.0 + 1 × USB 2.0 Type-A |
| Memory card | MicroSD |
| Audio output | 3.5 mm |
| Speakers | 2 × 2W |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Wireless | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |
| Power consumption | 45W |
| Projector weight | Approx. 570 g |
| Battery | Detachable |
| Battery runtime | Up to approx. 3 hours |
*BenQ's product datasheet lists these specifications; some regional documentation varies slightly.
Great for Small-Space Projection
One of the GS1's most useful features is its short-throw lens. It can create an approximately 60-inch diagonal picture from only one metre away, making it suitable for situations where there isn't enough room to position a conventional projector several metres from the screen.
Ideal Applications
The BenQ GS1 is particularly suitable for:
- Portable presentations
- Small business presentations
- Trade shows and exhibitions
- Temporary displays
- Small meetings
- Product demonstrations
- Photo and video presentations
- Backyard movie nights
- Camping and outdoor entertainment
- Small private events
- Pop-up events
- Information displays
- Locations without convenient mains power
Because the GS1 is a 300 ANSI lumen projector, it performs best in dark or well-controlled low-light environments rather than brightly illuminated rooms or daylight. BenQ itself describes its outdoor use around night-time/camping conditions.
HDMI, USB & Wireless Connectivity
The GS1 provides several ways to connect or play content. It includes HDMI/MHL, two USB Type-A connections and MicroSD, along with wireless connectivity and Bluetooth audio capability. It also incorporates 2 × 2W speakers, allowing simple presentations or portable viewing without necessarily requiring a separate sound system.
For larger events, the projector can be combined with AVFX projection screens, PA speakers and other AV equipment to create a more complete presentation package.
Note: images & descriptions for illustration purposes only (the final delivered product may vary from that shown or described)