Dangbei Neo vs TCL PlayCube

Dangbei Neo is $250.99 cheaper. TCL PlayCube is brighter, lighter and in stock.

	Dangbei NeoMSRP $549	TCL PlayCube$799.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	540 lm ISO	750 lm ISO
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.21:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Up to 22 dB(A)	Up to 26 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$549	—
Best price
Best price	—	$799.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.7 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	540 lm ISO	750 lm ISO
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.33 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	—	1,000,000:1
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	About DCI-P3 90%	Rec. 709 99%
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Emitter
Emitter	—	RGB LED
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.21:1
Image size
Image size	37.5–120 in	30–150 in
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	—
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	—
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI (ARC)	HDMI
USB media playback
USB media playback	—	Yes
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.0	5.1
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	—
Smart platform
Smart platform	Linux	Google TV
OS version
OS version	—	11
RAM
RAM	1 GB	—
Storage
Storage	8 GB	—
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	Built in
Casting
Casting	DLNA	Chromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	12 W	5 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	—
Audio formats
Audio formats	Dolby Audio	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	Optical	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)	200 × 157 × 100 mm	150 × 96.6 × 96.6 mm
Weight
Weight	1,420 g	1,300 g
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–35°C	0–40°C
Power draw
Power draw	Max 75 W	Max 100 W
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Battery
Battery	—	66 Wh
Battery runtime
Battery runtime	—	180 min
Fan noise
Fan noise	Up to 22 dB(A)	Up to 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	RG1	RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	Yes
Marks
Marks	CE, UKCA	CE
Warranty
Warranty	1 yr	—
User manual
User manual	https://shopifydata.dangbei.net/uploads/20240221/Dangbei-Neo-User-Manual-20240218.pdf	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, Power adapter, Remote, User manual	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	Bluetooth	Voice

Dangbei NeoMSRP $549

TCL PlayCube$799.99 · Amazon

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