TCL’s PlayCube projector is more fun than a Rubik’s Cube
TL;DR
The TCL PlayCube projector offers a fun, portable design with good compromises in image, sound, and battery life, making it worth its $800 price for 1080p projection in 2026. It's small, adaptable, and easy to set up anywhere, as tested on a road trip and at home.
The best all-in-one portable projector is the one that makes all the right compromises. It needs to balance image and sound quality with battery life and responsiveness in a device that's not too expensive and small enough to take anywhere. TCL's fun little PlayCube delivers the right mix to justify paying $800 for a 1080p projector in 2026.
I tested the TCL PlayCube running Google TV during a two-month road trip, and then again for a few months at home. It's so small, adaptable, and enjoyable that I've had no problem setting it up at a moment's notice, day or night, anywhere I've been.
TCL PlayCube
Score: 8
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