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TCL PlayCube vs ViewSonic M1S

What PlayCube does better (3) and where M1S wins (0) — every spec side by side.

TCL PlayCube
TCL · 2025PlayCube
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ US$700
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ViewSonic M1S
ViewSonic · 2025M1S
0 advantages≈ US$610

Why is PlayCube better than M1S?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  2. Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  3. Wi-FiYes · M1S: No

Why is M1S better than PlayCube?

M1S has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

TCL PlayCubeTCL PlayCube≈ US$7009.0
ViewSonic M1SViewSonic M1S≈ US$610
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)854 × 480 (480p)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)854 × 480 (480p)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)750 lm—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.21:11:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.68 m2.21 m
Smallest image size30″—
Largest image size150″—
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs1—
USB portYes—
Ethernet (LAN)No—
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputYes—
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYesYes
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB—
Weight1.3 kg—
Width149 mm—
Height95 mm—
Depth96 mm—
ColoursBlack—
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