Optoma Photon Go Full-HD vs TCL A1s

What Photon Go Full-HD does better (1) and where A1s wins (3) — every spec side by side.

3.5Score

1 advantage

TCL · 2026A1s

4.2Score

3 advantages≈ US$430

Higher score

2.2Picture2.8

Why is Photon Go Full-HD better than A1s?

Specifications

Only differences	Optoma Photon Go Full-HD3.5	TCL A1s≈ US$4304.2
Picture
Resolution (on screen)	1280 × 720 (HD)	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution	1280 × 720 (HD)	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technology	DLP	3LCD
Light source	Laser	LED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)	650 lm	600 lm
Gaming
Game / low-latency mode	—	Yes
Lens & placement
Smallest image size	—	45″
Largest image size	—	150″
Lens shift	—	None
Autofocus	—	Yes
Keystone correction	—	Yes
Automatic keystone correction	—	No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)	—	16 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
Voice assistant	—	Google Assistant
Connectivity
HDMI inputs	—	1
USB port	—	Yes
Ethernet (LAN)	—	No
VGA input	—	No
Audio output	—	Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life	20,000 h	—
Design & noise
Fan noise	35 dB	30 dB
Weight	—	2.57 kg
Width	—	191 mm
Height	62 mm	263 mm
Depth	252 mm	128 mm
Colours	Black	Black