boAt has expanded its smart projector lineup in India with the launch of the CineHead F1 Series, comprising the CineHead F1 and F1 Pro. The launch follows the CineHead M1 and E1 projectors introduced earlier this year. Both new models are made in India.
The CineHead F1 Series supports 40- to 120-inch projection sizes. The boAt CineHead F1 Pro features 500 ANSI lumens brightness and a 10W speaker with Dolby Audio. It has 1080p Full HD native resolution with 4K support.
The boAt CineHead F1 features 300 ANSI lumens brightness and a 6W speaker with Dolby Audio. It also has 1080p Full HD native resolution with 4K support and supports projection sizes up to 120 inches. It uses a sealed, dust-proof optical engine with up to 30,000 hours of lamp life.
Both models feature auto focus, auto keystone correction, obstacle avoidance and an adjustable stand. Connectivity options include:
- Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 5.1
- HDMI, USB and AUX
- HDMI ARC and eARC
They are powered by a MediaTek processor with 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM and support low-latency gaming. The CineHead F1 Series also runs Official Google TV 5.0, with the following features:
- Access to 10,000+ apps through the Google Play Store
- Personalised content recommendations
- Multiple user profiles
- Kids Mode
- Google Assistant for voice controls
- Voice-enabled remote with dedicated Netflix and YouTube hotkeys
- Wireless screen mirroring
- Certified Netflix and YouTube apps
Quick Specs: boAt CineHead F1 Series
- Display: 1920 × 1080p Full HD native resolution, 4K input support
- Brightness: 300 ANSI lumens (F1), 500 ANSI lumens (F1 Pro)
- Projection size: Up to 120 inches
- OS: Official Google TV 5.0; Android 14 for TV on F1
- Processor: MediaTek
- RAM / Storage: 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM
- Audio: 6W speakers with Dolby Audio (F1), 10W speakers with Dolby Audio (F1 Pro)
- Connectivity: 2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, 1 × HDMI, 1 × USB, 1 × AUX
- Audio connectivity: HDMI ARC, eARC
- Projection features: Auto focus, auto keystone correction, intelligent obstacle avoidance
- Casting: Google Cast, wireless screen mirroring
- Optical engine: Fully sealed, dust-proof
- Stand: Adjustable
- Dimensions: 17.5 × 14.1 × 12.2cm (F1), 20.7 × 19 × 12.7cm (F1 Pro)
- Warranty: 1 year
- Made in India
Pricing and Availability
The boAt CineHead F1 Pro is priced at an introductory Rs. 32,999 and is available on the boAt website, Amazon.in, Flipkart and select retail stores. The boAt CineHead F1 will launch later this month, with pricing and availability to be announced closer to launch.
Commenting on the launch, Gaurav Nayyar, CEO, boAt, said,
Our entry into smart projectors is a natural next step in boAt’s journey from an audio-first brand to a broader consumer technology and entertainment company. Consumers today are seeking richer, more flexible ways to experience content at home, and the CineHead F1 Series brings together big-screen viewing, Official Google TV, immersive audio and intelligent ease of use in one accessible proposition. As we enter new categories, our focus will remain on solving for the Indian consumer with thoughtfully designed, high-quality products while continuing to strengthen our Make in India capabilities.