TCL’s PlayCube projector is more fun than a Rubik’s Cube
The Verge • • general
Key Points:
- The TCL PlayCube is a compact, portable 1080p projector priced at $800, designed to balance image brightness, battery life, and portability for on-the-go use, particularly appealing to campers and vanlifers.
- It features a unique 90-degree rotating design inspired by the Rubik’s Cube, multiple automatic image adjustment modes, and a bright 750 ISO lumens output suitable for both daytime and nighttime viewing in small spaces.
- The projector offers about three hours of battery life in its brightest mode, supports USB-C power bank charging, but has some inconsistencies in standby power management that can cause battery drain in warmer conditions.
- Audio quality is limited by a single 5W mono speaker with thin, harsh sound at higher
