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TCL PlayCube vs Xiaomi Vali 1

What PlayCube does better (1) and where Vali 1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

TCL PlayCube
TCL · 2025PlayCube
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ US$700
vs
Xiaomi Vali 1
Xiaomi · 2025Vali 1
9.3Score
2 advantages
Higher score
9.1Picture9.2

Why is PlayCube better than Vali 1?

  1. AutofocusYes · Vali 1: No

Why is Vali 1 better than PlayCube?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)750 lm vs 900 lm+20%
  2. Fan noise29 dB vs 28 dB+4%
Specifications

Side by side

TCL PlayCubeTCL PlayCube≈ US$7009.0
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLP—
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)750 lm900 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—3,000:1
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.21:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.68 m—
Smallest image size30″—
Largest image size150″—
Lens shiftNone—
AutofocusYesNo
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TVAndroid (not TV-certified)
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYes—
Light source life—20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB28 dB
Weight1.3 kg—
Width149 mm—
Height95 mm—
Depth96 mm—
ColoursBlackWhite
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