TCL C2R
#16 in 1080p and underFull review
A Roku TV projector for a bedroom or dim living room, with brighter certified output than most at its price.
Amazon $239.99$239.99
The TCL C2R is the better projector overall, rated 3.6 to 3.2. The TCL C2R leads on setup. The TCL C2R costs $10 less ($239.99 vs $249.99).
HAPPRUN 510G
#52 in 1080p and underFull review
A low cost Google TV projector for a dark room, for buyers who want licensed Netflix without a stick. Setup is manual and the speaker is weak.
Amazon $249.99$249.99
Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the TCL C2R for setup (Autofocus, auto keystone vs Manual focus and keystone).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 1080p and under projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | TCL C2R | HAPPRUN 510G |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 27 350 ISO lumens | 31 400 ANSI lumens |
| Value 15% | 37 $0.69 per lumen | 44 $0.62 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 1920 x 1080 native | 100 1920 x 1080 native |
| Streaming 15% | 100 Roku TV with licensed Netflix | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone | 0 Manual focus and keystone |
| Light life 10% | 100 30,000 hour LED | 50 light source life not published (neutral score used) |
| Gaming 10% | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| TCL C2R | HAPPRUN 510G | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 350 ISO | 400 ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| Display | - | LCD |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Light source life | 30,000 hours | - |
| HDR | - | HDR10 |
| Native contrast | 2,000:1 | - |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw | Standard throw |
| Largest image | 150 in | 300 in |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Auto keystone | Yes | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | - |
| Optical zoom | None | - |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Roku TV, licensed Netflix | Google TV, licensed Netflix |
| Top refresh rate | 60 Hz | - |
| HDMI ports | 1 | 1 |
| Speakers | 10 W | 5 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 30 dB | - |
| Power | 90 W | - |
| Dimensions | 9.6 x 6.0 x 5.6 in | 240 x 210 x 96 mm |
| Weight | 5.4 lb | 3.5 lb |
| Warranty | - | 1 years |
| Released | 2026-09 | 2025-09 |