15% cheaper ≈ US$230
- Automatic keystone correction
- Weight 1.25 kg vs 1.77 kg
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 220 lm vs 230 lm
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Alternatives to TCL C1
10 portable & mini projectors at a similar price that compete with the C1 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.
Alternatives to the C1
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Blackview · 2026PV1000 Max
7% cheaper ≈ US$250
- Built-in speakers (total output) 12 W vs 8 W
- Largest image size 150″ vs 120″
3
OSCAL · 2026PV800 Pro
22% cheaper ≈ US$210
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 4,000:1 vs 1,500:1
- Largest image size 200″ vs 120″
- Fan noise 35 dB vs 30 dB
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XGIMI · 2026Nova
26% cheaper ≈ US$200
- Automatic keystone correction
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 250 lm vs 230 lm
- Fan noise 28 dB vs 30 dB
18% cheaper ≈ US$220
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 300 lm vs 230 lm
- Automatic keystone correction
- Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 8 W
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,000:1 vs 1,500:1
4% pricier ≈ US$280
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 250 lm vs 230 lm
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 3,000:1 vs 1,500:1
- Weight 1.4 kg vs 1.77 kg
- Built-in speakers (total output) 6 W vs 8 W
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Magcubic · 2026HY450C
26% cheaper ≈ US$200
- Resolution (on screen) 1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Native panel resolution 1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
26% cheaper ≈ US$200
- Automatic keystone correction
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 240 lm vs 230 lm
- Weight 0.88 kg vs 1.77 kg
- Built-in speakers (total output) 5 W vs 8 W
- Fan noise 32 dB vs 30 dB
7% pricier ≈ US$290
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 700 lm vs 230 lm
- Automatic keystone correction
- Weight 1.2 kg vs 1.77 kg