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TCL C1 vs TOPTRO TP3

What C1 does better (0) and where TP3 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

TCL C1
TCL · 2026C1
6.2Score
0 advantages≈ US$270
vs
TOPTRO TP3
TOPTRO · 2026TP3
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$290
Higher score
5.4Picture9.0
6.8Setup & placement9.3
4.9Smart features & sound4.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

C1TP3
138 × 205145194 × 141158
C1TP3Difference
Height205 mm141 mm+64 mm
Width138 mm194 mm−56 mm
Depth145 mm158 mm−13 mm
Weight1.8 kg1.2 kg+0.6 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is C1 better than TP3?

C1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TP3 better than C1?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)230 lm vs 700 lm3×
  2. Automatic keystone correctionNo · C1: Yes
  3. Weight1.77 kg vs 1.2 kg+48%
Specifications

Side by side

TCL C1TCL C1≈ US$2706.2
TOPTRO TP3TOPTRO TP3≈ US$2909.4
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technology3LCD—
Light sourceLED—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)230 lm700 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,500:1—
Gaming
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.27:10.8:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.81 m1.77 m
Smallest image size40″—
Largest image size120″120″
Lens shiftNone—
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)8 W—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)YesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Internal storage18 GB—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYes—
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB—
Weight1.77 kg1.2 kg
Width138 mm194 mm
Height205 mm141 mm
Depth145 mm158 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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