Optoma ML1080ST vs TCL PlayCube

Optoma ML1080ST is lighter. TCL PlayCube is $339.01 cheaper.

	Optoma ML1080ST$1,139 · Amazon Buy	TCL PlayCube$799.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	550 lm ANSI	750 lm ISO
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.78:1	1.21:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	12 msDerived	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	LED
Fan noise
Fan noise	Max 28 dB(A)	Up to 26 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$1,499	—
Best price
Best price	$1,139	$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	550 lm ANSI	750 lm ISO
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	1,200 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	90%	—
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	3,000,000:1	1,000,000:1
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 199% · DCI-P3 147% · BT.2020 105%	Rec. 709 99%
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
3D
3D	No	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	LED
Emitter
Emitter	RGB triple laser	RGB LED
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h eco	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.78:1	1.21:1
Image size
Image size	60–100 in	30–150 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	—
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.9	—
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	—
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	—
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
Motion & gaming
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 23 ms · 120 Hz 12 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 23 ms	—
Gaming features
Gaming features	ALLM	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.1	HDMI
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	—
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–140 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	24–240 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	—	5.1
Smart platform
Smart platform	—	Google TV
OS version
OS version	—	11
Netflix
Netflix	—	Built in
Casting
Casting	—	Chromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	3 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)	157 × 135 × 69 mm	150 × 96.6 × 96.6 mm
Weight
Weight	998 g	1,300 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	—	Yes
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	IP5X	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–85%RH	—
Power draw
Power draw	Max 57 W · Eco 45 W	Max 100 W
Power supply
Power supply	USB-C	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	—	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
USB-C PD in
USB-C PD in	65 W	—
Battery
Battery	—	66 Wh
Battery runtime
Battery runtime	—	180 min
Fan noise
Fan noise	Max 28 dB(A)	Up to 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	Yes
Marks
Marks	FCC	CE
Warranty
Warranty	1 yr	—
User manual
User manual	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/e97ebe6d-2008-4a01-8703-c5b91f818aac.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, Quick start guide	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	IR	Voice

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