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BenQ GV50P vs TCL PlayCube

What GV50P does better (2) and where PlayCube wins (3) — every spec side by side.

BenQ GV50P
BenQ · 2025GV50P
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$810
vs
TCL PlayCube
TCL · 2025PlayCube
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ US$700
Higher score
8.1Picture9.1
7.7Setup & placement8.9
5.5Smart features & sound3.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

GV50PPlayCube
130 × 211191149 × 9596
GV50PPlayCubeDifference
Height211 mm95 mm+116 mm
Width130 mm149 mm−19 mm
Depth191 mm96 mm+95 mm
Weight2.1 kg1.3 kg+0.8 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is GV50P better than PlayCube?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)8 W vs 5 W+60%
  2. Fan noise28 dB vs 29 dB+4%

Why is PlayCube better than GV50P?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm vs 750 lm+50%
  2. Weight2.1 kg vs 1.3 kg+62%
  3. Largest image size120″ vs 150″+25%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ GV50PBenQ GV50P≈ US$8106.3
TCL PlayCubeTCL PlayCube≈ US$7009.0
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K input only (downscaled)—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm750 lm
Native contrast ratio100,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)100,000:1—
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHLG—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)92%—
Gaming
Input lag22.4 ms—
Maximum refresh rate62 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:11.21:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m2.68 m
Smallest image size30″30″
Largest image size120″150″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)8 W5 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)Google TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYesYes
Power consumption85 W—
Light source life20,000 h—
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)26 dB—
Weight2.1 kg1.3 kg
Width130 mm149 mm
Height211 mm95 mm
Depth191 mm96 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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