TCL A1s vs XGIMI Elfin Flip Plus

TCL A1s is brighter. XGIMI Elfin Flip Plus is $44.19 cheaper and lighter.

	TCL A1s$343.19 · Amazon Buy	XGIMI Elfin Flip Plus$299 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	600 lm ISO	500 lm ISO
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.25:1	1.2:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	20 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10
Fan noise
Fan noise	Up to 30 dB(A)	Up to 28 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$399.99	$499
Best price
Best price	$343.19	$299
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	0.23 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	4,000:1
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	—	Rec. 709 121% area
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	8 bit	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10
3D
3D	—	No
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h	25,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.25:1	1.2:1
Image size
Image size	45–150 in	40–200 in
Zoom
Zoom	None	Digital
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	When moved	Continuously
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	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	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 60 Hz	—
Input lag
Input lag	—	Up to 1080p: 60 Hz 20 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.1	HDMI 2.0
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	1080p	—
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.1	5.1
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	Google TV
OS version
OS version	11	—
Chipset
Chipset	MediaTek MT9630	MediaTek MT9630
RAM
RAM	2 GB	2 GB
Storage
Storage	16 GB	32 GB
Security updates until
Security updates until	—	2027
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	Built in
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	Chromecast built-in, DLNA
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	16 W	6 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Layout
Layout	—	Stereo
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	HDMI ARC
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	ARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	128 × 191 × 264 mm	226 × 71 × 235 mm
Weight
Weight	2,570 g	1,100 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	Handle, 15° tilt	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	—
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	Yes	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Power draw
Power draw	Max 120 W	Max 65 W
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Up to 30 dB(A)	Up to 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	RG1	—
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	—	Yes
Marks
Marks	CE	—
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 2 yr	1 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	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Carry case	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, Warranty card
Remote
Remote	Bluetooth	Bluetooth

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