LG CineBeam Q PU600U vs TCL A1s

LG CineBeam Q PU600ULG CineBeam Q PU600U
MSRP $999.99
TCL A1sTCL A1s
$389.99
Key differences
White light outputUp to 600 lm ANSI600 lm ISO
Native resolution—1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio1.2:11.25:1
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Light sourceRGB triple laserLED
Fan noiseMax 29 dB(A) · Normal 27 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)Up to 30 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $999.99$389.99
Room fit
Distance to screen2.7 m2.8 m
Brightness
Rated brightness600 lmDerived600 lmDerived
White light outputUp to 600 lm ANSI600 lm ISO
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPSingle-panel LCD
Chip / panel diagonal—4.45 in
On-screen resolution4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived
Native resolution—1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect16:9Derived16:9Derived
Addressable resolution4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Contrast
Dynamic contrast450,000:11,500:1
Colour
Colour gamutDCI-P3 154%—
Colour bit depth (per channel)—8 bit
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Light source
Light sourceRGB triple laserLED
Light-source life—30,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio1.2:11.25:1
Image size50–120 in45–150 in
Projection offset100%—
ZoomNoneNone
FocusMotorisedMotorised
AutofocusYesYes
Autofocus runs—When moved
Vertical lens shift—None
Horizontal lens shift—None
Auto keystoneYesYes
Grid warpYes—
Auto setup—Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Interchangeable lens—No
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
Max input refresh—1080p: 60 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p—60 HzDerived
Inputs & control
HDMI inputsHDMI (HDCP 2.2)HDMI 2.1
HDMI inputs (count)1Derived1Derived
Newest HDMI version—HDMI 2.1Derived
Other video inputsUSB-C (DisplayPort)—
Max input resolution—1080p
USB media playback—Yes
Smart platform
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1
Smart platformwebOSGoogle TV
OS version2411
Chipset—MediaTek MT9630
RAM—2 GB
Storage—16 GB
Netflix—Built in
Casting+ AirPlay 2, + Miracast+ Chromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power—16 W
Speakers—2
Audio formatsDolby Atmos—
Audio outputs+ Bluetooth+ 3.5 mm
HDMI audio returnNoneDerivedNoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode—Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)80 × 135 × 135 mm128 × 191 × 264 mm
Weight1,490 g2,570 g
Orientations—Table, Ceiling, Rear
Built-in standHandleHandle, 15° tilt
Tripod socket—Yes
Sealed optical engine—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity0–80%RH—
Power drawMax 65 WMax 120 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 W—
Power supplyExternal adapterExternal adapter
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
USB-C PD in65 W—
USB-C PD out5 W—
Noise
Fan noiseMax 29 dB(A) · Normal 27 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)Up to 30 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1—
Risk groupRG2RG1
Marks—CE
Support & ownership
Warranty1 yr🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 2 yr
User manual—https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/HXD401300317-Projector_A1S_QSG_EU-11L-v1.8-20250814.pdf
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, + Remote batteriesPower cord, Remote, + Carry case
RemoteIRBluetooth