Rent a Projector in Pune & Mumbai: Which One Fits Your Purpose?
A projector is the only gadget that turns a blank wall into a cinema, a cricket stadium or a boardroom, and none of them needs to live in your cupboard for the other 360 days of the year. Primes & Zooms now rents five projectors from BenQ and Optoma, plus screens and sound bars and portable speakers to go with them.
The trick is choosing the right one. A 4K home cinema projector is wasted in a classroom, and a small portable one will struggle in a bright room. This guide goes by use case, so you can skip to the line that sounds like your plan.
Short answer: Primes & Zooms rents projectors in Pune and Mumbai from ₹500 for 1 day, or from ₹400 per day for 9 days or more. Movies and sport: BenQ GP520. Gaming: Optoma UHD33. Small dark rooms: BenQ GV50. Budget home movies: BenQ W1050. Meetings and classes: Optoma W400LVe.
Which Projector for Which Job?
Family movie nights
Go for the BenQ GP520 with the Denon sound bar. It is 4K UHD with 2,600 ANSI lumens and Google TV, so Netflix and YouTube run without a stick or a laptop. Rent it for the evening and collect it the evening before to test the picture, so the only drama on the night is in the film.
₹1,500 for 1 day · sound bar adds ₹400
Cricket and sports nights
The GP520 again, with its Sport picture mode and streaming built in. One day covers a match evening. The built-in speakers are 2 x 12 W, which is fine for a small group; for a loud living room, add the sound bar.
₹1,500 for 1 day
Gaming with friends
The Optoma UHD33 is the gaming one: 4K UHD, 3,600 lumens, 240 Hz at 1080p in Enhanced Gaming mode and 4.2 ms input lag on our listing. Two HDMI inputs let a console and a streaming stick stay plugged in, and the USB-A port can power the stick. It needs an external speaker or the sound bar. For a gaming weekend, rent it for the weekend rather than a day.
₹1,300 for 1 day
Small-room movie nights
The BenQ GV50 is the small one: Full HD, 500 lumens, 2.1 kg, Google TV, wireless AirPlay and Google Cast, a tilting base and 2.1-channel speakers. It needs a dark room, but it is easy to carry and set up. One day is enough for a night in.
₹900 for 1 day
Home movies on a budget
The BenQ W1050 is the lower-priced home option: Full HD, 2,200 ANSI lumens, a 100-inch image from about 3 m, a built-in speaker, and both HDMI and VGA inputs, which helps with older laptops. It works best in a dim room.
₹700 for 1 day
Client previews and film screenings
If colour matters, our projectors page points to the W1050 (96% Rec.709 coverage) and the GP520 (98%). Connect a laptop over HDMI and do a test run before the day.
₹700 to ₹1,500 for 1 day
Meetings, training and classrooms
The Optoma W400LVe is the workhorse. It has 4,000 lumens, so it works with the lights on, and takes HDMI and VGA. It also offers vertical keystone correction of up to 40 degrees, which helps when the projector cannot sit square to the screen. The native resolution is WXGA (1280 x 800), and it has a 10 W speaker.
₹500 for 1 day
Terrace and garden screenings
For short use (3-4 hours), we recommend the GP520 or UHD33. Wait for full darkness, and collect the projector the evening before so you can test the throw distance. One caution: the GP520's own product page describes it as built for indoor setups near a wall socket, not for outdoor or portable use, so check with us first if you plan to use it for longer durations.
Check with the team before you book
Compare the Five Projectors
| BenQ GP520 | Optoma UHD33 | BenQ GV50 | BenQ W1050 | Optoma W400LVe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Movies, sport | Gaming, movies | Small dark rooms | Budget home movies | Meetings, classes |
| Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD | Full HD 1080p | Full HD 1080p | WXGA 1280 x 800 |
| Brightness | 2,600 ANSI lm | 3,600 lm | 500 ANSI lm (laser) | 2,200 ANSI lm | 4,000 ANSI lm |
| Smart features | Google TV, AirPlay, Google Cast | None (use a stick) | Google TV, AirPlay, Google Cast | None | None |
| Inputs | 2 x HDMI 2.1, USB-C, USB-A | 2 x HDMI, USB-A power | HDMI, USB-C | 2 x HDMI, VGA | HDMI, VGA, USB power |
| Built-in sound | 2 x 12 W | External speaker needed | 2.1 ch, 18 W | Built-in speaker | 10 W |
| Good to know | Product page: indoor use, near a wall socket | Up to 300 inch image; 240 Hz at 1080p | 2.1 kg, tilting base | 100 inch image from about 3 m | 40 degree vertical keystone |
| 1 day | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹900 | ₹700 | ₹500 |
Source: the Primes & Zooms projectors page, November 2026.
When Renting a Projector Is Not the Right Call
You want to project in daylight or a bright room
- The BenQ GV50 at 500 lumens needs a dark room. For rooms with some light, the UHD33 and W400LVe are the brighter picks.
You want it outdoors with no mains power
- The GP520's product page says it is built for indoor setups near a wall socket, not outdoor or portable use. Talk to us before planning a terrace or garden screening.
You want film-grade picture from a meeting projector
- The W400LVe is a 1280 x 800 projector made for slides and presentations. Use a 4K model for movies.
Add a Screen and Sound
- Portable Projector Screen 7 ft x 4 ft: ₹250 a day, a flat white surface for a sharper picture.
- Projector Screen 4 ft x 6 ft: ₹150 a day, comes with a stand.
- Denon DHT-S514 Sound Bar with Subwoofer: ₹400 a day. Includes a subwoofer, remote, HDMI cable and stereo cable (per our listing).
- Marshall Kilburn III Portable Bluetooth Speaker (₹500 a day), Edifier D32 Tabletop Wireless Speaker (₹300 a day) and the Edifier S300 Tabletop Wireless Speaker (₹450 a day): speaker options for music. See all on our speakers page.
- Wireless mics: for speeches, training and announcements.
Rental Rates
Totals for the period, in ₹. Longer rentals cost less per day. The booking page shows the exact total for your dates.
| Item | 1 day | 2 days | 5 days | 9 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ GP520 | 1,500 | 2,600 | 6,000 | 10,350 |
| Optoma UHD33 | 1,300 | 2,400 | 5,500 | 9,000 |
| BenQ GV50 | 900 | 1,600 | 3,750 | 6,300 |
| BenQ W1050 | 700 | 1,300 | 3,000 | 4,950 |
| Optoma W400LVe | 500 | 900 | 2,100 | 3,600 |
| Screen 7 ft x 4 ft | 250 | 400 | 900 | 1,350 |
| Screen 4 ft x 6 ft | 150 | 240 | 500 | 900 |
| Denon sound bar | 400 | 700 | 1,600 | 2,700 |
How Pickup, Return and Delivery Work
- Pickup from our Pune store is the day before your rental starts, from 4 PM to 7 PM.
- Return is the day after your rental ends, from 9:30 AM to 12 PM.
- Store hours are 9:30 AM to 7 PM, Monday to Sunday. The store is at 1117, Lakaki Road, Model Colony, Pune 411016.
- Home delivery and pickup are available in Pune and Mumbai, on the same day-before and day-after timings. The Mumbai webstore lists only items that can be shipped to Mumbai.
Need a Projector for Your Dates?
Available for home delivery and pickup across Pune and Mumbai. Tell us the room and we will suggest the set-up.
Not sure? Speak to our team: +91 87674 77102, +91 95032 75757, or WhatsApp.
Projector Rental FAQ
Can I rent a projector in Pune?
Yes. Primes & Zooms rents five HDMI projectors in Pune: BenQ GP520, Optoma UHD33, BenQ GV50, BenQ W1050 and Optoma W400LVe. One-day rental starts at ₹500, and 9-day rental starts at ₹400 per day. Home delivery and pickup are available in Pune and Mumbai.
Which projector is best for a movie night at home?
The BenQ GP520: 4K UHD, 2,600 ANSI lumens, Google TV for streaming apps, a Cinema picture mode and two built-in 12 W speakers. For a smaller, darker room, the BenQ GV50 is the lighter and cheaper choice.
Which projector is best for gaming?
The Optoma UHD33. Our listing gives it 4K UHD, 3,600 lumens, a 240 Hz refresh rate and 4.2 ms gaming input lag.
Can I use a projector with the lights on?
Every projector works best in a dim room. The Optoma W400LVe (4,000 lumens) and the Optoma UHD33 (3,600 lumens) cope best with light. The BenQ GV50 is 500 lumens and needs a dark room.
Can I connect a laptop or phone?
Yes. All five projectors take HDMI, and the BenQ W1050 and Optoma W400LVe also have VGA. The BenQ GP520 and GV50 support wireless AirPlay and Google Cast, according to our projectors page.
Is sound built in?
The GP520, GV50, W1050 and W400LVe have built-in speakers. The Optoma UHD33 needs an external speaker or the Denon sound bar. For movies, we suggest adding the sound bar.
Which projector is best for meetings and classrooms?
The Optoma W400LVe, at ₹500 for a day. It comes with HDMI and 3.5 mm aux cables, a spike strip and a carry case.
How much does it cost to rent a projector in Pune?
One day: ₹500 (W400LVe), ₹700 (W1050), ₹900 (GV50), ₹1,300 (UHD33) or ₹1,500 (GP520). Longer rentals cost less per day, and the booking page shows the exact total for your dates.
Do I need a projector screen?
A plain white wall works, but a screen gives a flatter, cleaner picture. We rent a 7 ft x 4 ft portable screen for ₹250 a day and a 4 ft x 6 ft screen with a stand for ₹150 a day.
Do I need a speaker or sound bar?
For movies, we suggest one. The Denon DHT-S514 sound bar with subwoofer rents for ₹400 a day. For a portable option, we also rent the Marshall Kilburn III (₹500 a day), the Edifier S300 (₹450 a day) and the Edifier D32 (₹300 a day).
When do I collect and return a projector?
Pickup from our Pune store is the day before the rental starts, between 4 PM and 7 PM. Return is the day after the rental ends, between 9:30 AM and 12 PM. Home delivery and pickup follow the same timings in Pune and Mumbai.
Can I use a projector on a terrace or in a garden?
Our projectors page suggests the BenQ GP520 or Optoma UHD33 for terrace and garden screenings, once it is fully dark. However, the GP520's own product page describes it as built for indoor setups near a wall socket, not for outdoor or portable use, so please check with us before booking for outdoors. Collect the projector the evening before to test the throw distance.
