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BenQ TH575i Beamer vs. TCL C1 Mini Beamer compared

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Overall rating
70Solide
68Solide
Value for money
57Okay
69Fair
Best price
€479.00
€189.00€249.99−24 %
Price advantage
—
€290.00 cheaper
Offers
1 shop
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 29 of 40
Rank 32 of 40

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

BenQ TH575i BeamerOverall rating 70TCL C1 Mini BeamerOverall rating 68
ImagequalityBrightnessInstallation& setupSmartfeatures & soundMotion& gamingNoise,consumption & batteryBuildquality & ease of use
BenQ TH575i BeamerTCL C1 Mini Beamer
Image quality77/10070/100
Brightness80/10056/100
Installation & setup58/10076/100
Smart features & sound70/10082/100
Motion & gaming76/10060/100
Noise, consumption & battery52/10066/100
Build quality & ease of use66/10062/100
Image quality
77
70
Brightness
80
56
Installation & setup
58
76
Smart features & sound
70
82
Motion & gaming
76
60
Noise, consumption & battery
52
66
Build quality & ease of use
66
62

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Brand
Model
TH575i
C1
Form factorBasic form of the projector, in this order: if it sits right in front of the wall as an ultra-short-throw unit, it is a laser TV. If it has a built-in battery, it is mini & portable – even with a stand. A swivel stand or gimbal without a battery means compact with swivel stand. Everything else is classic, for table or ceiling.
Classic (table or ceiling)
Mini & portable with battery
Light sourceType of light source.
UHP lamp
LED
Native resolutionPhysical resolution of the panel or chip – not the supported input resolution. Cheap mini projectors often advertise 1080p or 4K, but their chip only has 1280×720
Full HD 1920×1080
Full HD 1920×1080
Light outputBrightness according to the manufacturer in ANSI or ISO lumens; around 3,000 or more for bright living rooms. Marketing figures such as “LED lumens” are considerably higher and not comparable.
3,800 lumens
230 lumens
Contrast (native)Native contrast without dynamic iris or laser dimming. Dynamic figures such as 1,000,000:1 are marketing.
15,000 :1
1,500 :1
Projection technologyImage generation method; with single-chip DLP, some people see rainbow effects.
DLP
LCD (single-chip)
Throw typeRequired distance from the projection surface.
Standard throw
Standard throw

Picture & resolution

Supported resolutionHighest signal resolution the projector can process; may be higher than the native resolution.
WUXGA 1920×1200
4K UHD 3840×2160
4K display methodNative = true 4K pixels; pixel shift (XPR, e-shift) creates 4K by rapidly shifting the pixels.
No 4K
4K signal processing only
Aspect ratioNative aspect ratio of the projector.
16:9
16:9
HDR formatsSupported HDR standards. Almost every projector handles HDR10; Dolby Vision and HDR10+ make the difference.
No HDR
HDR10
3D-capableCan play 3D content.
Yes

Brightness & color

Brightness standardBrightness figures are only comparable within the same standard.
ANSI lumens
ISO lumens

Light source & use

Light source lifespanManufacturer’s figure in hours until half brightness; lamps 3,000–8,000 h, LED/laser 20,000–30,000 h.
6,000 hours
30,000 hours
Intended useUses the manufacturer intends the projector for – often more than one.
Home theaterGamingLiving room / daylight
Home theaterGaming

Optics & installation

Minimum throw ratioSmallest value of distance divided by image width. At 1.2, the projector must be placed 2.4 m away for a 2 m wide image.
1.49 :1
1.27 :1
Maximum throw ratioLargest throw ratio value for zoom lenses.
1.64 :1
1.27 :1
Maximum image sizeLargest usable image size according to the manufacturer.
120 inches
120 inches
Optical zoomZoom factor of the lens; 1.0 means fixed focal length.
1.1 x
1 x
Keystone correctionCompensates for angled placement.
Automatic
Automatic
AutofocusAutomatic image focusing.
No
Yes
Installation optionsSupported mounting and projection types.
TabletopCeiling mountFront projectionRear projection
TabletopCeiling mount

Gaming & connections

Input lagInput delay in the fastest mode; under 30 ms is considered good.
16.7 ms
Refresh rateHighest supported refresh rate.
120 Hz
HDMI versionHighest HDMI version; 2.1 for 4K at 120 Hz.
HDMI 1.4
HDMI 2.1
ConnectionsAvailable interfaces.
HDMIAudio output (jack)
HDMIUSB-AAudio output (jack)

Smart features & operation

Operating systemBuilt-in smart platform for streaming apps.
Google TV
Google TV
Official NetflixNetflix runs as an official app according to the manufacturer – many low-cost Android projectors lack the license.
Yes
Yes
Wireless connectivityWireless interfaces and casting methods.
Wi-Fi
Wi-FiBluetoothChromecast
Speaker outputOutput of the built-in speakers according to the manufacturer in watts.
10 W
8 W
Built-in batteryCan run without mains power.
No
Yes
Battery lifeRuntime on a single battery charge.
2 h
Operating noiseNoise level in normal mode; under 26 dB is considered quiet.
34 dB
30 dB
Power consumptionPower consumption in normal operation.
295 W
65 W
WeightWeight of the projector without accessories.
2.3 kg (5.1 lb)
1.77 kg (3.9 lb)
DimensionsWidth × depth × height in cm.
29.6 × 23.68 × 12 cm (12 × 9.3 × 4.7 in)
13.8 × 14.5 × 23.1 cm (5.4 × 5.7 × 9.1 in)

General

Warranty
2 years
2 years
Price segment
Budget
Budget
Model year
2025
In the box
Fernbedienung mit Batterien, Netzkabel (1,8 m), Kurzanleitung, Garantiekarte (je nach Region), Google-TV-Dongle
Projektor, Fernbedienung inkl. 2 AAA-Batterien, Netzkabel, Kurzanleitung

Prices

Offers

BenQ TH575i Beamer

TCL C1 Mini Beamer

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Verdict

Pros & cons

Der BenQ TH575i ist ein heller Full-HD-Lampenbeamer mit Google-TV-Stick, der für Konsolenspiele und Sport bei Restlicht taugt. Mit 16,7 ms Input Lag reagiert er schneller als die meisten Beamer, statt 3.800 liefert er in den Filmmodi rund 2.000 Lumen. Der Haken: kein Lens Shift, kaum Zoom – er muss mittig stehen oder an der Decke hängen, und der Lüfter rauscht hörbar.

Pros

  • 16,7 ms Input Lag bei 1080p und 60 Hz, gut für Konsolenspiele
  • Rund 2.000 Lumen in den Filmmodi, Modus Hell über 2.700
  • Gemessener Kontrast 1.600:1 bis 2.245:1, ordentlich für Lampenbeamer
  • Google-TV-Stick mit offizieller Netflix-, Prime- und Disney+-App
  • Scharfes Bild ohne Farbsäume, fein abgestufter Fokusring
  • Lampe hält 6.000 h im Normal- und bis 15.000 h im Sparmodus

Cons

  • Kein Lens Shift, keine seitliche Trapezkorrektur, Zoom nur 1,1-fach
  • Lüfter mit rund 40 dB in 1 m Abstand, hörbar in leisen Szenen
  • Nur ein freier HDMI-1.4-Eingang, kein eARC, kein 4K oder HDR
  • 10-W-Mono-Lautsprecher verzerrt bei Actionfilm-Lautstärke
  • Farben ab Werk übersättigt, erst nach Korrektur im Menü stimmig

Der TCL C1 ist ein mobiler Full-HD-Beamer für dunkle Räume: Er stellt das Bild selbst scharf und gerade, bringt Google TV mit offizieller Netflix-App und läuft rund 2 h per Akku. Der Haken sind nur 230 ISO-Lumen – bei Tageslicht wird das Bild blass, HDR bleibt wirkungslos. Für Filmabende im Schlafzimmer taugt er, als Fernseher-Ersatz im Wohnzimmer nicht.

Pros

  • Natives Full HD mit ruhigem, scharfem Bild ohne Regenbogeneffekt
  • Google TV mit offizieller Netflix-App, kein Streaming-Stick nötig
  • Autofokus und Trapezkorrektur richten das Bild in rund 15 Sekunden aus
  • Schwenkfuß mit 285 Grad und Stativgewinde, projiziert auch an die Decke
  • Akku für rund 2 h, genug für einen Spielfilm ohne Kabel
  • 8-W-Lautsprecher spielt auch laut klar und ohne Verzerrung

Cons

  • Nur 230 ISO-Lumen, bei Tageslicht kaum erkennbares Bild
  • Kontrast 1500:1, Schwarz wirkt in dunklen Szenen grau
  • Träge Bedienung: rund eine Minute bis zum Bild, verzögerte Menüs
  • Lüfter hörbar, in ruhigen Szenen teils störend
  • Ohne optischen Zoom, digitale Trapezkorrektur macht das Bild unschärfer

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