TCL A1s vs WEMAX S5

TCL A1s is $56.80 cheaper and brighter. WEMAX S5 is lighter.

	TCL A1s$343.19 · Amazon Buy	WEMAX S5$399.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	600 lm ISO	500 lm ISO
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.25:1	1.21:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10
Light source
Light source	LED	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Up to 30 dB(A)	30 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$399.99	$1,099
Best price
Best price	$343.19	$399.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.8 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	600 lm ISO	500 lm ISO
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	Single-panel LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	4.45 in	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	1,500:1	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	—	Rec. 709 100% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	8 bit	8 bit
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Light engine	—	ALPD
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h	30,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.25:1	1.21:1
Image size
Image size	45–150 in	60–120 in
Zoom
Zoom	None	Digital
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	When moved	When moved
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	None
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 60 Hz	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.1	HDMI
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	1080p	1080p
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	—
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.1	5.1
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	Linux
OS version
OS version	11	—
Chipset
Chipset	MediaTek MT9630	—
RAM
RAM	2 GB	1 GB
Storage
Storage	16 GB	8 GB
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	Built in
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	16 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Audio formats
Audio formats	—	Dolby Audio
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	128 × 191 × 264 mm	175 × 175 × 48 mm
Weight
Weight	2,570 g	830 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	Handle, 15° tilt	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	Yes
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	Yes	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	30–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	—	5,000 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 120 W	Max 65 W
Standby
Standby	—	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	—
USB-C PD in
USB-C PD in	—	65 W
Fan noise
Fan noise	Up to 30 dB(A)	30 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG1	RG1
Marks
Marks	CE	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 2 yr	2 yr
User manual
User manual	https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/HXD401300317-Projector_A1S_QSG_EU-11L-v1.8-20250814.pdf	https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0335/7261/8376/files/WEMAX_S5_User_Manual.pdf?v=1753439417
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Carry case	Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries
Remote
Remote	Bluetooth	—

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