- Attenborough.film
- Compare
- C1 vs Nova
TCL C1 vs XGIMI Nova
What C1 does better (0) and where Nova wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
C1Nova
| C1 | Nova | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 205 mm | 307 mm | −102 mm |
| Width | 138 mm | 135 mm | +3 mm |
| Depth | 145 mm | 115 mm | +30 mm |
| Weight | 1.8 kg | 1.4 kg | +0.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is C1 better than Nova?
C1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Nova better than C1?
- Automatic keystone correctionNo · C1: Yes
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)230 lm vs 250 lm+9%
- Fan noise30 dB vs 28 dB+7%
- Weight1.77 kg vs 1.4 kg+26%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | — |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | — |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | — |
| Display technology | 3LCD | 3LCD |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 230 lm | 250 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 1,500:1 | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Game / low-latency mode | Yes | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.27:1 | — |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | — |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.81 m | — |
| Smallest image size | 40″ | — |
| Largest image size | 120″ | — |
| Lens shift | None | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | — |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 8 W | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Google TV | — |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | — |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Internal storage | 18 GB | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | — |
| VGA input | No | — |
| Audio output | Yes | — |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Built-in battery | Yes | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 30 dB | 28 dB |
| Weight | 1.77 kg | 1.4 kg |
| Width | 138 mm | 135 mm |
| Height | 205 mm | 307 mm |
| Depth | 145 mm | 115 mm |
| Colours | Black | — |
