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TCL C1 vs ViewSonic M1XE

What C1 does better (3) and where M1XE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

TCL C1
TCL · 2026C1
6.2Score
3 advantages≈ US$270
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ViewSonic M1XE
ViewSonic · 2025M1XE
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ US$250
5.4Picture4.1
6.8Setup & placement3.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

C1M1XE
138 × 205145220 × 125190
C1M1XEDifference
Height205 mm125 mm+80 mm
Width138 mm220 mm−82 mm
Depth145 mm190 mm−45 mm
Weight1.8 kg1.8 kg=

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

Why is C1 better than M1XE?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  2. Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  3. Largest image size120″ vs 100″+20%

Why is M1XE better than C1?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)230 lm vs 360 lm+57%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,500:1 vs 1,200,000:1800×
Specifications

Side by side

TCL C1TCL C1≈ US$2706.2
ViewSonic M1XEViewSonic M1XE≈ US$2504.4
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)854 × 480 (480p)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)854 × 480 (480p)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technology3LCDDLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)230 lm360 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,500:11,200,000:1
Gaming
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.27:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.81 m—
Smallest image size40″24″
Largest image size120″100″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)8 W—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYes—
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Internal storage18 GB—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs1—
USB portYes—
Ethernet (LAN)No—
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputYes—
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYesYes
Light source life—60,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB—
Weight1.77 kg1.8 kg
Width138 mm220 mm
Height205 mm125 mm
Depth145 mm190 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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