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Optoma ML1050STi vs TCL PlayCube
What ML1050STi does better (1) and where PlayCube wins (6) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
ML1050STiPlayCube
| ML1050STi | PlayCube | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 57 mm | 95 mm | −38 mm |
| Width | 112 mm | 149 mm | −37 mm |
| Depth | 123 mm | 96 mm | +27 mm |
| Weight | 0.4 kg | 1.3 kg | −0.9 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ML1050STi better than PlayCube?
- Weight0.4 kg vs 1.3 kg3.2×
Why is PlayCube better than ML1050STi?
- Resolution (on screen)1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Built-in speakers (total output)2 W vs 5 W2.5×
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)535 lm vs 750 lm+40%
- Automatic keystone correctionNo · ML1050STi: Yes
- Native panel resolution1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Largest image size100″ vs 150″+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1280 × 800 (WXGA) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1280 × 800 (WXGA) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | — | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 535 lm | 750 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 20,000:1 | — |
| 3D playback | Yes | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.8:1 | 1.21:1 |
| Throw type | Short throw (0.4–1.0:1) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 1.77 m | 2.68 m |
| Smallest image size | 50″ | 30″ |
| Largest image size | 100″ | 150″ |
| Lens shift | — | None |
| Autofocus | — | Yes |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 2 W | 5 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | — | Google TV |
| Built-in smart platform | — | Yes |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | 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 | 67 W | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 29 dB | 29 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 22 dB | — |
| Weight | 0.4 kg | 1.3 kg |
| Width | 112 mm | 149 mm |
| Height | 57 mm | 95 mm |
| Depth | 123 mm | 96 mm |
| Colours | White | Black |
