Lyncast X3
#14 in 1080p and underFull review
A cheap native 1080p projector for small bedrooms and dorms, where its short throw lens helps. Its specs come only from the listing.
Amazon $79.99$79.99
3.6/5
A Roku TV projector for a bedroom or dim living room, with brighter certified output than most at its price.
- 350 ISOBrightness
- 1920 x 1080 (1080p)Native resolution
- LEDLight source
- Roku TV, licensed NetflixStreaming
Check price at Amazon$239.99
Price checked October 29, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Roku TV with Netflix and AirPlay built in
- Brightness is SGS verified to the ISO standard
- Autofocus, auto keystone and obstacle avoidance
- Sealed light engine keeps dust off the optics
Cons
- TCL publishes no warranty term or input lag
- No battery, so it needs an outlet
- Bright enough only for a dim room
How it scores
The rating comes from 8 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | C2R |
|---|---|
| Picture | |
| Brightness | 350 ISO |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p |
| Light source | LED |
| Light source life | 30,000 hours |
| Native contrast | 2,000:1 |
| Placement | |
| Throw | Standard throw |
| Largest image | 150 in |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes |
| Optical zoom | None |
| Streaming and gaming | |
| Built-in apps | Roku TV, licensed Netflix |
| Top refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| Speakers | 10 W |
| Build | |
| Battery | None |
| Fan noise | 30 dB |
| Power | 90 W |
| Dimensions | 9.6 x 6.0 x 5.6 in |
| Weight | 5.4 lb |
| Released | 2026-09 |
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