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Optoma ML750i vs TCL PlayCube

What ML750i does better (1) and where PlayCube wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Optoma ML750i
Optoma · 2025ML750i
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ US$620
vs
TCL PlayCube
TCL · 2025PlayCube
9.0Score
7 advantages≈ US$700
Higher score
4.9Picture9.1
3.3Setup & placement8.9

Why is ML750i better than PlayCube?

  1. Weight0.4 kg vs 1.3 kg3.2×

Why is PlayCube better than ML750i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)450 lm vs 750 lm+67%
  2. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)2 W vs 5 W2.5×
  4. Automatic keystone correctionNo · ML750i: Yes
  5. Native panel resolution1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  6. Fan noise32 dB vs 29 dB+10%
  7. Largest image size100″ vs 150″+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma ML750iOptoma ML750i≈ US$6204.6
TCL PlayCubeTCL PlayCube≈ US$7009.0
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1280 × 800 (WXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1280 × 800 (WXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)450 lm750 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)15,000:1—
HDR supportNo—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.5:11.21:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.32 m2.68 m
Smallest image size17″30″
Largest image size100″150″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)2 W5 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Google TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in battery—Yes
Power consumption67 W—
Light source life20,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB—
Weight0.4 kg1.3 kg
Width—149 mm
Height—95 mm
Depth—96 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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