BenQ GV32 vs TCL PlayCube

BenQ GV32 is $370 cheaper. TCL PlayCube is lighter and in stock.

	BenQ GV32$429.99 · Amazon · Used Buy	TCL PlayCube$799.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	500 lm ANSI	750 lm ISO
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.21:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	22.4 msDerived	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)	Up to 26 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$599	—
Best price
Best price	$429.99	$799.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.7 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	500 lm ANSI	750 lm ISO
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.23 in	0.33 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	100,000:1	1,000,000:1
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 95% coverage	Rec. 709 99%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	8 bit	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
3D
3D	No	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Emitter
Emitter	—	RGB LED
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	—
Light output control
Light output control	Steps	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.21:1
Image size
Image size	30–120 in	30–150 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	—
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	—
Focal length
Focal length	6.28 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.7	—
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	When moved	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	—
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	40°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Motion & gaming
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 22.4 ms	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.3)	HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	USB-C (DisplayPort)	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	—
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–135 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	22–62 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.0	5.1
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	Google TV
OS version
OS version	11	11
Security updates until
Security updates until	20 Mar 2027	—
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	Built in
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	Chromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	18 W	5 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	—
Layout
Layout	2.1	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	ARCDerived	NoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	130 × 191 × 211 mm	150 × 96.6 × 96.6 mm
Weight
Weight	1,600 g	1,300 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	Stand, 135° tilt, 360° pan	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–35°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	—
Altitude
Altitude	2,000 m · high-altitude mode	—
Power draw
Power draw	80 W	Max 100 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	—
Networked standby
Networked standby	Up to 2 W	—
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
USB-C PD in
USB-C PD in	100 W	—
USB-C PD out
USB-C PD out	9 W	—
Battery
Battery	—	66 Wh
Battery runtime
Battery runtime	—	180 min
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)	Up to 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	Yes
Marks
Marks	CE	CE
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	—
User manual
User manual	https://www.benq.com/en-us/support/downloads-faq/products/projector/gv32/manual.html	https://web.archive.org/web/20260103154234/https://www.manualslib.com/manual/4099015/Tcl-Playcube-P30d8f.html
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	Voice	Voice

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TCL PlayCube$799.99 · Amazon

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