TCL C2R
#25 in Native 1080pFull 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 rates 3.6 among native 1080p projectors; the Lyncast X1 Pro rates 3.4 among under 1080p ones. The Lyncast X1 Pro costs $160 less ($79.99 vs $239.99).
Lyncast X1 Pro
#3 in Under 1080pFull review
A very cheap pocket projector for a dark bedroom, for buyers who want licensed Netflix without a stick. The 720p panel limits sharpness.
Amazon $79.99$79.99
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (native 1080p and under 1080p), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | TCL C2R | Lyncast X1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 27 350 ISO lumens | 31 400 ANSI lumens |
| Value 15% | 37 $0.69 per lumen | 94 $0.20 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 1920 x 1080 native | 30 1280 x 720 native, below 1080p |
| Streaming 15% | 100 Roku TV with licensed Netflix | 100 Maker OS with licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone | 30 Auto 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) | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| TCL C2R | Lyncast X1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 350 ISO | 400 ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1280 x 720 (720p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p | 720p |
| Display | - | LCD |
| Light source | LED | - |
| Light source life | 30,000 hours | - |
| Color gamut | - | 125% sRGB |
| Native contrast | 2,000:1 | - |
| Dynamic contrast | - | 10,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw | Standard throw |
| Largest image | 150 in | - |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | - |
| Auto screen fit | - | Yes |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Roku TV, licensed Netflix | Maker OS, licensed Netflix |
| Top refresh rate | 60 Hz | - |
| HDMI ports | 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 | 5.4 x 4.3 x 3.36 in |
| Weight | 5.4 lb | 0.8 lb |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |
| Released | 2026-09 | - |