TCL PlayCube Projector vs TCL A1s Projector
Get the TCL PlayCube. The A1s is cute, but too dim and dull to recommend.
TCL PlayCube Projector
A bright, well-made 1080p cube with Google TV, a battery and a body that twists to aim the picture. TechRadar recommends it.
TCL A1s Projector
A cute, portable Google TV projector, but dim, washed out and dull in colour.
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The PlayCube is bright for its size, sharp up to 150 inches and has a battery, and TechRadar recommends it. The A1s has a handy handle that doubles as a stand, but it's dim even in a dark room, with grey blacks, muted colour and a loud fan, and no battery.
- —You want a picture worth watching.
- —You'd use it away from a socket.
- —You want up to 150 inches.
- —You only have about £350.
- —It's for a dark kids' room.
- —You like the handle design.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Bright 1080p, up to 150 inches
- +Battery for up to about 3 hours
- +Twisting body for an instant tilt
- −Still needs dimmed lights in daytime.
- −Battery lasts up to about three hours.
- −The 5W speaker is a bit quiet.
- −BBC iPlayer has to be cast from a phone.
- +Handle doubles as a tilting stand
- +Google TV built in
- +Quick automatic setup
- −Dim even in a dark room.
- −Grey blacks and muted, cool colours.
- −Loud fan.
- −No battery, zoom or lens shift.
- Is the TCL PlayCube worth it?
- Is the TCL A1s worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, Expert Reviews, manufacturer specifications.