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TCL PlayCube vs XGIMI Elfin
What PlayCube does better (1) and where Elfin wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
PlayCubeElfin
| PlayCube | Elfin | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 95 mm | 235 mm | −140 mm |
| Width | 149 mm | 218 mm | −69 mm |
| Depth | 96 mm | 64 mm | +32 mm |
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.2 kg | +0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is PlayCube better than Elfin?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)750 lm vs 400 lm+88%
Why is Elfin better than PlayCube?
- Built-in speakers (total output)5 W vs 6 W+20%
- Fan noise29 dB vs 28 dB+4%
- Weight1.3 kg vs 1.18 kg+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 750 lm | 400 lm |
| HDR support | — | Yes |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10 |
| Colour gamut (Rec.709) | — | 113% |
| 3D playback | — | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | — | 26.3 ms |
| Game / low-latency mode | — | Yes |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.21:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.68 m | 2.66 m |
| Smallest image size | 30″ | 80″ |
| Largest image size | 150″ | 150″ |
| Lens shift | None | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | — | Yes |
| Automatic screen fit | — | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 5 W | 6 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Google TV | Android TV |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | Yes |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | — |
| Light source life | — | 25,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 29 dB | 28 dB |
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.18 kg |
| Width | 149 mm | 218 mm |
| Height | 95 mm | 235 mm |
| Depth | 96 mm | 64 mm |
| Colours | Black | — |
