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Epson EH-TW7100 Beamer vs. TCL C1 Mini Beamer compared

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Overall rating
70Solide
68Solide
Value for money
43Okay
69Fair
Best price
€1,109.00
€189.00€249.99−24 %
Price advantage
—
€920.00 cheaper
Offers
1 shop
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 30 of 40
Rank 32 of 40

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

Epson EH-TW7100 BeamerOverall rating 70TCL C1 Mini BeamerOverall rating 68
ImagequalityBrightnessInstallation& setupSmartfeatures & soundMotion& gamingNoise,consumption & batteryBuildquality & ease of use
Epson EH-TW7100 BeamerTCL C1 Mini Beamer
Image quality72/10070/100
Brightness80/10056/100
Installation & setup82/10076/100
Smart features & sound50/10082/100
Motion & gaming66/10060/100
Noise, consumption & battery58/10066/100
Build quality & ease of use70/10062/100
Image quality
72
70
Brightness
80
56
Installation & setup
82
76
Smart features & sound
50
82
Motion & gaming
66
60
Noise, consumption & battery
58
66
Build quality & ease of use
70
62

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Model
EH-TW7100
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.
3,000 lumens
230 lumens
Contrast (native)Native contrast without dynamic iris or laser dimming. Dynamic figures such as 1,000,000:1 are marketing.
2,055 :1
1,500 :1
Projection technologyImage generation method; with single-chip DLP, some people see rainbow effects.
3LCD
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.
4K UHD 3840×2160
4K UHD 3840×2160
4K display methodNative = true 4K pixels; pixel shift (XPR, e-shift) creates 4K by rapidly shifting the pixels.
Pixel shift (XPR)
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.
HDR10HLG
HDR10
3D-capableCan play 3D content.
Yes

Brightness & color

Brightness standardBrightness figures are only comparable within the same standard.
ISO lumens
ISO lumens
DCI-P3 color gamut coverageCoverage of the DCI-P3 color space; relevant for HDR content.
76 %

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.
3,500 hours
30,000 hours
Intended useUses the manufacturer intends the projector for – often more than one.
Home theaterGaming
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.
1.32 :1
1.27 :1
Maximum throw ratioLargest throw ratio value for zoom lenses.
2.15 :1
1.27 :1
Maximum image sizeLargest usable image size according to the manufacturer.
500 inches
120 inches
Optical zoomZoom factor of the lens; 1.0 means fixed focal length.
1.62 x
1 x
Vertical lens shiftVertical lens offset for moving the image without distortion.
60 %
Horizontal lens shiftHorizontal lens offset for moving the image without distortion.
24 %
Keystone correctionCompensates for angled placement.
Manual horizontal & vertical
Automatic
AutofocusAutomatic image focusing.
No
Yes
Installation optionsSupported mounting and projection types.
TabletopCeiling mount
TabletopCeiling mount

Gaming & connections

Input lagInput delay in the fastest mode; under 30 ms is considered good.
27.6 ms
Refresh rateHighest supported refresh rate.
240 Hz
HDMI versionHighest HDMI version; 2.1 for 4K at 120 Hz.
HDMI 2.0
HDMI 2.1
ConnectionsAvailable interfaces.
HDMIUSB-AAudio output (jack)
HDMIUSB-AAudio output (jack)

Smart features & operation

Operating systemBuilt-in smart platform for streaming apps.
None
Google TV
Official NetflixNetflix runs as an official app according to the manufacturer – many low-cost Android projectors lack the license.
No
Yes
Wireless connectivityWireless interfaces and casting methods.
Bluetooth
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.
32 dB
30 dB
Power consumptionPower consumption in normal operation.
323 W
65 W
WeightWeight of the projector without accessories.
6.9 kg (15 lb)
1.77 kg (3.9 lb)
DimensionsWidth × depth × height in cm.
41 × 31 × 15.7 cm (16 × 12 × 6.2 in)
13.8 × 14.5 × 23.1 cm (5.4 × 5.7 × 9.1 in)

General

Warranty
2 years
2 years
Price segment
Mid-range
Budget
Model year
2019
In the box
Projektor, Netzkabel, Fernbedienung inkl. Batterien, Bedienungsanleitung, Kurzanleitung, Garantiedokument
Projektor, Fernbedienung inkl. 2 AAA-Batterien, Netzkabel, Kurzanleitung

Prices

Offers

Epson EH-TW7100 Beamer

TCL C1 Mini Beamer

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Verdict

Pros & cons

Der Epson EH-TW7100 ist ein heller 3LCD-Beamer mit Pixel-Shift-4K für Wohnzimmer mit etwas Restlicht. Rund 2.375 ANSI-Lumen und viel Spielraum durch Zoom und Lens-Shift machen ihn alltagstauglich, Apps brauchen aber einen Streaming-Stick. Der Haken: In Nachtszenen wirkt Schwarz grau, und im hellen Modus ist der Lüfter deutlich zu hören.

Pros

  • Rund 2.375 ANSI-Lumen reichen für 100 Zoll bei etwas Restlicht
  • Lens-Shift 60 % vertikal und 24 % horizontal, Zoom 1,62x
  • 3LCD ohne Regenbogeneffekt, Farben so hell wie Weiß
  • Bildmodi ab Werk brauchbar abgestimmt, kaum Kalibrierung nötig
  • Im Eco-Modus leiser Betrieb
  • Bluetooth-Tonausgabe mit aptX HD an Soundbar oder Kopfhörer

Cons

  • Nativer Kontrast nur etwa 2.055:1, Schwarz wirkt in Nachtszenen grau
  • Lüfter im hellen Modus mit über 50 dB gut hörbar
  • Kein Smart-System und kein WLAN, Netflix nur per Streaming-Stick
  • UHP-Lampe hält 3.500 Stunden, danach Lampenwechsel fällig
  • Groß und schwer mit 6,9 kg, Lautsprecher für Filme zu schwach

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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