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Dangbei N3 Max vs TCL A1s

What N3 Max does better (1) and where A1s wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Dangbei N3 Max
Dangbei · 2026N3 Max
4.1Score
1 advantage≈ US$450
vs
TCL A1s
TCL · 2026A1s
4.2Score
2 advantages≈ US$430
Higher score
3.4Picture2.8
2.8Setup & placement5.4
6.2Smart features & sound6.6

Why is N3 Max better than A1s?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm vs 600 lm+67%

Why is A1s better than N3 Max?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)12 W vs 16 W+33%
  2. Weight3.6 kg vs 2.57 kg+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Dangbei N3 MaxDangbei N3 Max≈ US$4504.1
TCL A1sTCL A1s≈ US$4304.2
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLP3LCD
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm600 lm
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10—
Gaming
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.25:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.77 m—
Smallest image size60″45″
Largest image size150″150″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Built-in stand / gimbalYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)12 W16 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformVIDAAGoogle TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)YesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version2—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise—30 dB
Weight3.6 kg2.57 kg
Width—191 mm
Height—263 mm
Depth—128 mm
ColoursGrey, BlackBlack
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