ASUS P3B vs TCL PlayCube

	ASUS P3B MSRP $599	TCL PlayCube $799.99
Key differences
White light output	—	750 lm ISO
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio	0.8:1	1.21:1
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Up to 26 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $599	$799.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	1.7 m	2.7 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	—	750 lmDerived
White light output	—	750 lm ISO
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	800 lm	—
Display system
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal	0.45 in	0.33 in
On-screen resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived	1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:9Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	100,000:1	1,000,000:1
Colour
Colour gamut	—	Rec. 709 99%
Colour bit depth (per channel)	8 bitDerived	—
3D
3D	Yes	—
3D formats	Frame sequential	—
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Emitter	RGB LED	RGB LED
Light-source life	30,000 h max	—
Optics
Throw ratio	0.8:1	1.21:1
Image size	25–200 in	30–150 in
Projection offset	100%	—
Zoom	None	—
Focus	Manual	Motorised
Autofocus	—	Yes
Vertical keystone	30°	—
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Auto setup	—	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	HDMI	HDMI
HDMI inputs (count)	1Derived	1Derived
Other video inputs	VGA	—
Max input resolution	1080p	—
USB media playback	—	Yes
Horizontal scan	15.38–91.15 kHz	—
Vertical scan	24–120 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	—	5.1
Smart platform	—	Google TV
OS version	—	11
Netflix	—	Built in
Casting	—	Chromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power	2 W	5 W
Speakers	1	—
Layout	Mono	—
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	154 × 131 × 43 mm	150 × 96.6 × 96.6 mm
Weight	750 g	1,300 g
Colours	White	—
Tripod socket	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity	20–90%RH	—
Power draw	Max 65 W	Max 100 W
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	—
Power supply	—	External adapter
Mains input	—	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Battery	45 Wh	66 Wh
Battery runtime	180 min	180 min
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Up to 26 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Risk group	—	RG2
Eye-protection sensor	—	Yes
Marks	—	CE
Support & ownership
Warranty	2 yr	—
User manual	—	https://web.archive.org/web/20260103154234/https://www.manualslib.com/manual/4099015/Tcl-Playcube-P30d8f.html
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide, + Warranty card, + HDMI cable, + Carry case	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, + Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote	—	Voice