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Acer QF81 vs TCL C1

What QF81 does better (1) and where C1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acer QF81
Acer · 2026QF81
1 advantage≈ US$300
vs
TCL C1
TCL · 2026C1
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ US$270
Higher score
9.3Picture5.4

Why is QF81 better than C1?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)800 lm vs 230 lm3.5×

Why is C1 better than QF81?

  1. HDMI inputs0 vs 1
  2. Audio outputNo · QF81: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Acer QF81Acer QF81≈ US$300
TCL C1TCL C1≈ US$2706.2
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLP3LCD
Light source—LED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)800 lm230 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—1,500:1
Gaming
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.27:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—2.81 m
Smallest image size—40″
Largest image size—120″
Lens shift—None
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—8 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Google TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Internal storage—18 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs01
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in battery—Yes
Light source life800 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise—30 dB
Weight—1.77 kg
Width—138 mm
Height—205 mm
Depth—145 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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