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- We. Beam vs PlayCube
Loewe We. Beam vs TCL PlayCube
What We. Beam does better (1) and where PlayCube wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
We. BeamPlayCube
| We. Beam | PlayCube | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 48 mm | 95 mm | −47 mm |
| Width | 175 mm | 149 mm | +26 mm |
| Depth | 175 mm | 96 mm | +79 mm |
| Weight | 0.8 kg | 1.3 kg | −0.5 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is We. Beam better than PlayCube?
- Weight0.83 kg vs 1.3 kg+57%
Why is PlayCube better than We. Beam?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm vs 750 lm+50%
- Fan noise30 dB vs 29 dB+3%
- Largest image size120″ vs 150″+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Display technology | — | DLP |
| Light source | Laser | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 500 lm | 750 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 500:1 | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 2:1 | 1.21:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 4.43 m | 2.68 m |
| Smallest image size | 40″ | 30″ |
| Largest image size | 120″ | 150″ |
| Lens shift | None | None |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | — | 5 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | — | Google TV |
| Built-in smart platform | — | Yes |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Built-in battery | — | Yes |
| Power consumption | 65 W | — |
| Light source life | 25,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 30 dB | 29 dB |
| Weight | 0.83 kg | 1.3 kg |
| Width | 175 mm | 149 mm |
| Height | 48 mm | 95 mm |
| Depth | 175 mm | 96 mm |
| Colours | Black | Black |
