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C1

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Launch
Version October 2025
Design
Dimensions & weight 138.4 x 145.2 x 230.7 mm; 1.77 kg (3.9 lbs)
Mount (Ceiling / Desk) Integrated 285° Rotatable Gimbal (supports Floor, Desk, and Ceiling projection without a tripod); 1/4" screw mount included.
Noise level < 30 dB
Projection System
Technology 1x 3" LCD TFT Panel (Fully Sealed Optical Engine)
Light Source
Type LED
Lifespan Up to 30,000 hours
Image
Native resolution Full HD (1920 × 1080 px)
Brightness 230 ISO Lumens
Contrast ratio 1,500:1 (Native) / 2,000:1 (Dynamic)
Throw ratio / Distance 1.25:1 to 1.27:1 / 1.15 m to 3.3 m
Screen size 40" to 120" (Best at 80"–100")
Lens & Adjustment
Focus Automatic Focus
Zoom Digital Zoom (No Optical Zoom)
Keystone Automatic (Vertical & Horizontal) --- Advanced Features: Auto Screen-Fit, Auto Obstacle Avoidance, and Eye Protection mode.
Video
Max input resolution & FPS 4K UHD @ 60fps (Decodes and downscales to 1080p)
HDR support HDR10
Audio
Speaker 1 x 8 Watt (with Dolby Audio support)
Audio out 3.5mm Headphone Jack; Bluetooth (supports Two-Way Bluetooth to use the projector as a wireless speaker)
Connectivity
HDMI / USB 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB 2.0
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Wi-Fi 5 (Dual-band 2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1
Screen casting Google Cast (Chromecast built-in), AirPlay/DLNA via third-party apps
Smart
OS Google TV
App support Official Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+ (Access to 10,000+ apps via Google Play Store)
Power
Consumption 65W (Standard) --- Battery: 60 Wh (Internal battery provides ~2 hours of runtime in portable mode)
Misc
Inside the box TCL C1 Projector, Remote Control, 2x AAA Batteries, AC Power Adapter/Cable, Quick Start Guide
Price $249 / £249