TCL’s PlayCube projector is more fun than a Rubik’s Cube

January 17, 2026 Thomas Ricker

The PlayCube being twisted when held between two hands.
Twisting the PlayCube angles the image without a tripod.

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

ProsCons
  • 3 hour battery in bright …

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