TCL C1

MSRP$249.99

TCL C1 projector seen from the front in black, with the round lens, a front sensor and a U-shaped stand

Brand	TCL · C Series
Type	Portable
Resolution	1080p
Imaging technology	Single-panel LCD
Light source type	LED
ISO light output	230 lm
Throw ratio	1.27:1

A compact single-panel LCD LED projector with a 1920x1080 panel, rated at 230 ISO lumens, a fixed lens with a 1.27:1 throw ratio and a 40 to 120 inch image. It runs Google TV with Netflix, has an 8 W mono speaker, auto focus, keystone, screen fit and obstacle avoidance, and a U-shaped gimbal stand. It has one HDMI input and one USB port, and suits dim-room casual viewing.

Data sheet

Picture

Imaging technology	Single-panel LCD
Number of imaging devices	1
Chip / panel diagonal	3 in
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Native resolution	1920 × 1080
Dynamic contrast	1,500:1

Optics

Throw ratio	1.27:1
Projection distance table	40″: 1.15 m · 45″: 1.26 m · 50″: 1.38 m · 60″: 1.65 m · 70″: 1.92 m · 80″: 2.19 m · 90″: 2.47 m · 100″: 2.74 m
Zoom type	None
Focus	Auto
Vertical lens shift	0%
Interchangeable lens	No
Image size range	40–120 in

Light source

Light source type	LED
Light source life	Rated: 10,000 h
ISO light output	230 lm ISO 21118	ISO 21118

Audio

Speaker power	8 W
Audio channels	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm

Inputs, control & connectivity

Max input signal	3840 × 2160
HDMI port count	1
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI: HDMI 2.1
USB media playback	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth version	5.1
Auto keystone	Yes
Screen fit / alignment	Yes
Obstacle avoidance	Yes
Eye-protection sensor	Yes
Integrated stand / gimbal	Type: gimbal · Tilt deg: 285

Firmware / software

Smart OS	Google TV
OS version	Android 11 for TV
Certified OS	Yes
Netflix	Native
Casting	Chromecast built-in
RAM	2 GB
Storage	16 GB
SoC	MT9630LAATAB-2GRAM

Environment & power

Rated voltage	110–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz
Power consumption by mode	Rated: 65 W
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Rated: 30 dB(A)

Physical & installation

Width	145 mm
Depth	138 mm
Height	231 mm
Weight	1.77 kg
Colours / finishes	Gray
Sealed optical engine	Yes

Support & ownership

User manual	https://www.manualslib.com/manual/3972435/Tcl-C10l3f.html
Photobiological risk group	RG1

In the box

Box contents	Remote, Ac power cord, Aaa batteries, Quick start guide
Remote type	Voice

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the C1 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.27:1 lens.
Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
Download spec as JSON — The same data from the open data API, with variants and identifiers.