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Epson Lifestudio Flex EF-72 vs TCL PlayCube

What Lifestudio Flex EF-72 does better (4) and where PlayCube wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Epson Lifestudio Flex EF-72
9.7Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,000
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TCL PlayCube
TCL · 2025PlayCube
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ US$700
9.8Picture9.1
6.8Smart features & sound3.4

Why is Lifestudio Flex EF-72 better than PlayCube?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm vs 750 lm+33%
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 5 W2×
  4. Fan noise28 dB vs 29 dB+4%

Why is PlayCube better than Lifestudio Flex EF-72?

  1. Audio outputNo · Lifestudio Flex EF-72: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

TCL PlayCubeTCL PlayCube≈ US$7009.0
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technology3LCDDLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm750 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:1—
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.21:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—2.68 m
Smallest image size30″30″
Largest image size150″150″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W5 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)YesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in battery—Yes
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)22 dB—
Weight—1.3 kg
Width—149 mm
Height—95 mm
Depth—96 mm
ColoursBrownBlack
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