TCL C1 vs ViewSonic M1
 TCL C1$249.99 |  MSRP $324 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 230 lm ISO | — |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 480p (854 × 480) |
| Throw ratio | 1.27:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Fan noise | Up to 30 dB(A) | Eco 25 dB(A) |
| Price | $249.99 | MSRP $324 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.8 m | 2.7 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 230 lmDerived | — |
| White light output | 230 lm ISO | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 250 lm |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | Single-panel LCD | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 3 in | 0.2 in |
| On-screen resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived | 480p (854 × 480)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 480p (854 × 480) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 1,500:1 | 120,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | — | 10 bit |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | — | Yes |
| 3D formats | — | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
| 3D glasses sync | — | DLP-Link |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Emitter | — | RGB LED |
| Light-source life | 10,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Light output control | — | Steps |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.27:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Image size | 40–120 in | 24–100 in |
| Projection offset | — | 100% |
| Zoom | None | None |
| Focal length | — | 5.5 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 1.7 |
| Focus | Motorised | Manual |
| Autofocus | Yes | — |
| Vertical lens shift | None | None |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | None |
| Vertical keystone | — | 40° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Auto setup | Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance | — |
| Interchangeable lens | No | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max input refresh | — | 1080p: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | — | 60 HzDerived |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 1Derived | 1Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.1Derived | HDMI 1.4Derived |
| Other video inputs | — | USB-C (DisplayPort) |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | 1080p |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| Horizontal scan | — | 15–135 kHz |
| Vertical scan | — | 23–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | — |
| Smart platform | Google TV | — |
| OS version | 11 | — |
| Google-certified | Yes | — |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT9630 | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Netflix | Built in | — |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 8 W | 6 W |
| Speakers | — | 2 |
| Layout | Mono | Stereo |
| Tuned by | — | Harman Kardon |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 145 × 138 × 231 mm | 146 × 126 × 40 mm |
| Weight | 1,770 g | 750 g |
| Colours | Grey | — |
| Orientations | — | 360° |
| Built-in stand | Gimbal, 285° tilt | Stand |
| Tripod socket | — | Yes |
| Dust filter | — | None |
| Sealed optical engine | Yes | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | — | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | — | 0–90%RH |
| Power draw | Max 65 W | 55 W |
| Standby | — | Up to 0.5 W |
| Power supply | — | External adapter |
| Mains input | 110–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| DC input | — | 19 V |
| Battery runtime | — | Up to 360 min |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Up to 30 dB(A) | Eco 25 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Risk group | RG1 | — |
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Marks | — | CE, FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | — | 3 yr (light source 1 yr) |
| User manual | https://www.manualslib.com/manual/3972435/Tcl-C10l3f.html | https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/M1/M1_UG_ENG.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, Quick start guide | Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, + USB cable, + Carry case |
| Remote | Voice | IR |