TCL PlayCube

Brand	TCL · PlayCube
Type	Portable
Resolution	1080p
Imaging technology	DLP
Light source type	LED
ISO light output	750 lm
Throw ratio	1.21:1

A cube-shaped portable projector with a single 0.33-inch DMD DLP chip, an Osram three-colour LED, native 1920x1080 resolution and a claimed 750 ISO lumens. It runs Google TV with Google Cast, has a built-in 66 Wh battery rated for about 3 hours, a 5 W speaker, one HDMI input, USB and a 3.5 mm output, and does real-time focus, keystone correction, screen fit and obstacle avoidance with a fixed 1.21:1 throw.

Data sheet

Picture

Imaging technology	DLP
Technology brand	DLP
Chip / panel model	TI 0.33" DMD
Chip / panel diagonal	0.33 in
Native resolution	1920 × 1080
Dynamic contrast	1,000,000:1
Rec.709 gamut	99%

Optics

Throw ratio	1.21:1
Projection distance table	30″: 0.8 m · 40″: 1.07 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 · 120″: 3.21 m · 135″: 3.61 m · 150″: 4.13 m
Focus	Auto
Image size range	30–150 in

Light source

Light source type	LED
Light source detail	Osram 3-color LED
ISO light output	750 lm ISO 21118	ISO 21118

Audio

Speaker power	5 W
Audio outputs	3.5 mm

Inputs, control & connectivity

HDMI port count	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

Firmware / software

Smart OS	Google TV
OS version	Android 11 for TV
Netflix	Native
Casting	Chromecast built-in

Environment & power

Operating temperature	0–40°C
Rated voltage	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	100 W
Power supply	External brick
Battery capacity	66 Wh
Battery runtime	180 min
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Standard: 26 dB(A)

Physical & installation

Width	150 mm
Depth	96.6 mm
Height	96.6 mm
Weight	1.3 kg
Mount hole pattern	Thread: 1/4-inch

Support & ownership

User manual	https://web.archive.org/web/20260103154234/https://www.manualslib.com/manual/4099015/Tcl-Playcube-P30d8f.html
Photobiological risk group	RG2
Safety & market certifications	CE

In the box

Box contents	Projector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide, Power adapter
Remote type	Voice

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the PlayCube needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.21:1 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.