Optoma ML1050STi vs TCL PlayCube

Optoma ML1050STi is lighter. TCL PlayCube is $399.01 cheaper, sharper and in stock.

	Optoma ML1050STiMSRP $1,199	TCL PlayCube$799.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	535 lm ANSI	750 lm ISO
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.8:1	1.21:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	16 msDerived	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A)	Up to 26 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$1,199	—
Best price
Best price	—	$799.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	1.7 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	535 lm ANSI	750 lm ISO
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	90%	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	—	0.33 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	20,000:1	1,000,000:1
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	DCI-P3 90%	Rec. 709 99%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	8 bit	—
3D
3D	Yes	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Emitter
Emitter	—	RGB LED
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.8:1	1.21:1
Image size
Image size	50–100 in	30–150 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	—
Zoom
Zoom	None	—
Focal length
Focal length	8.02 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.9	—
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Auto setup
Auto setup	—	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Motion & gaming
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 16 ms	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 1.4	HDMI
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	1080p	—
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15.38–91.15 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	24–85 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	—	5.1
Smart platform
Smart platform	Android (uncertified)	Google TV
OS version
OS version	—	11
Netflix
Netflix	—	Built in
Casting
Casting	—	Chromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	2 W	5 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	112 × 123 × 57 mm	150 × 96.6 × 96.6 mm
Weight
Weight	470 g	1,300 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–80%RH	—
Altitude
Altitude	2,500 m	—
Power draw
Power draw	Max 69 W · Normal 60 W · Eco 25 W	Max 100 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 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
Battery
Battery	—	66 Wh
Battery runtime
Battery runtime	—	180 min
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A)	Up to 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	—	Yes
Marks
Marks	FCC	CE
Warranty
Warranty	1 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)	—
User manual
User manual	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/1879f1af-9587-4088-a150-cad4681dca36.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, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, Carry case	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	IR	Voice

Optoma ML1050STiMSRP $1,199

TCL PlayCube$799.99 · Amazon

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