Philips PicoPix MaxTV vs TCL PlayCube

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	Philips PicoPix MaxTVMSRP $899	TCL PlayCube$799.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	—	750 lm ISO
Native resolution
Native resolution	960 × 540	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.21:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	—	Up to 26 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$899	—
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 output
White light output	—	750 lm ISO
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	900 lm	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	—	0.33 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	960 × 540	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	—	1,000,000:1
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 100%	Rec. 709 99%
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Emitter
Emitter	4-channel LED	RGB LED
Light-source life
Light-source life	Over 30,000 h	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.21:1
Image size
Image size	30–120 in	30–150 in
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	—
Focus
Focus	—	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Auto setup
Auto setup	—	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI	HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	USB-C (DisplayPort)	—
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
Smart platform
Smart platform	Android TV	Google TV
OS version
OS version	—	11
Netflix
Netflix	—	Built in
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	Chromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	24 W	5 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	—
Layout
Layout	Stereo	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, Bluetooth	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	158 × 150 × 119 mm	150 × 96.6 × 96.6 mm
Weight
Weight	1,960 g	1,300 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–35°C	0–40°C
Power draw
Power draw	90 W	Max 100 W
Standby
Standby	0.3 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	Up to 240 min	180 min
Fan noise
Fan noise	—	Up to 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	—	Yes
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC	CE
User manual
User manual	https://www.documents.philips.com/assets/20221220/edc3c4ae03084bdb90d1af7100d01872.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, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, HDMI cable, USB cable	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	Bluetooth · voice	Voice

Philips PicoPix MaxTVMSRP $899

TCL PlayCube$799.99 · Amazon

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