TCL C1 vs Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube
TCL C1 (#2) vs Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube (#3): in our Budget Projectors for Bedrooms scoring the TCL C1 totals 8.8/10 and the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube 8.3/10, the TCL C1 leading on Quiet Operation and Picture Quality and the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube on Value and Smart Features.
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Side by side
| TCL C1 | Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube | |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | Native 1080p (4K input support) | Native 1080p (4K input support) |
| Rated Brightness | 230 ISO lumens | 330 ANSI lumens |
| Smart OS | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Streaming Apps | Built-in (Netflix officially licensed) | Built-in (Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, YouTube) |
| Focus & Keystone | Auto focus & auto keystone | Auto focus & auto keystone |
| Speakers | 8W Dolby Audio | Dual 5W Dolby Audio |
| Power | AC only (no battery) | AC only (no battery) |
| Price | Check price → | Check price → |
How they differ in real use
Built from our budget projectors for bedrooms scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the TCL C1 and the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube made our Top 5 Budget Projectors for Bedrooms, at #2 and #3. The pick to buy if quiet is your priority: it ran the quietest of the budget field in testing at about 38 dB, its sealed optical engine resists the dust buildup that dims open-chassis projectors, and a 285-degree gimbal aims it from a nightstand without a mount. It sits behind the PJ40 Pro only because its 230 ISO-lumen image has less punch, but for a dark room you actually sleep in, it's the most livable option. The pick for Roku households and tight budgets: it is the first projector with Roku TV built in, so Netflix (at full 1080p, per Lon.tv), Prime Video, Disney+ and YouTube run without a dongle, AirPlay and Miracast casting are included, and auto focus and keystone square the image from a dresser. It ranks below the TCL C1 because its 330-ANSI-lumen LCD image with a rated 1,500:1 contrast and no HDR is flatter than the top two, and Aurzen's 32-35 dB fan rating has not been independently measured. It ranks above the XGIMI Vibe One because it matches that projector's dark-room brightness (330 ANSI vs about 320) for less money, though the Vibe One adds a battery and Google TV. Its roughly quarter-second input lag in Lon.tv's review rules it out for gaming.
We score budget projectors for bedrooms on Picture Quality (30%), Quiet Operation (20%), Smart Features (20%), Ease of Setup (15%) and Value (15%). On that basis the TCL C1 totals 8.8 out of 10 and the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube 8.3. The widest gap is Quiet Operation, where the TCL C1 scores 9.6 against 8 for the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube: fan noise in a silent room. Picture Quality also separates them: 8 for the TCL C1 versus 7.4 for the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube. The Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube claws back ground on Value and Smart Features.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Rated Brightness: 230 ISO lumens on the TCL C1 versus 330 ANSI lumens on the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube; Smart OS: Google TV on the TCL C1 versus Roku TV on the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube; Streaming Apps: Built-in (Netflix officially licensed) on the TCL C1 versus Built-in (Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, YouTube) on the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube; Speakers: 8W Dolby Audio on the TCL C1 versus Dual 5W Dolby Audio on the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube. They match on Resolution, Focus & Keystone and Power.
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the TCL C1 for quietest projector here at roughly 38 dB, ideal for a room you sleep in and fully sealed optical engine resists dust buildup that dims open-chassis projectors over time; the most common complaint is modest brightness (rated 230 ISO lumens) means it needs a dark room and isn't for daytime use. Owners praise the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube for roku TV built in: Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, and YouTube run natively with a Roku remote, and Lon.tv confirmed Netflix streams at full 1080p and auto focus and auto keystone square the image from an angle; Lon.tv and AndroidGuys both report they work well; the most common complaint is 330 ANSI lumens, a rated 1,500:1 contrast and no HDR make it strictly a dark-room projector; Lon.tv found about 85 inches the practical maximum image size.
TCL C1
- Quietest projector here at roughly 38 dB, ideal for a room you sleep in
- Fully sealed optical engine resists dust buildup that dims open-chassis projectors over time
- 285-degree gimbal stand aims at a wall or ceiling from a nightstand without a mount
- Google TV with officially licensed Netflix, plus auto focus and auto keystone
- Modest brightness (rated 230 ISO lumens) means it needs a dark room and isn't for daytime use
- The single 8W speaker is quiet, so most owners add a Bluetooth speaker for movies
Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube
- Roku TV built in: Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, and YouTube run natively with a Roku remote, and Lon.tv confirmed Netflix streams at full 1080p
- Auto focus and auto keystone square the image from an angle; Lon.tv and AndroidGuys both report they work well
- Single-chip LCD engine avoids DLP rainbow artifacts, and AndroidGuys lists a sealed optical engine that resists dust
- AirPlay and Miracast casting, plus the Roku mobile app for private listening through phone headphones when someone else is asleep
- 330 ANSI lumens, a rated 1,500:1 contrast and no HDR make it strictly a dark-room projector; Lon.tv found about 85 inches the practical maximum image size
- Very high input lag (around a quarter second in Lon.tv's review) rules it out for gaming
- Aurzen rates the fan at 32-35 dB (its spec sheets differ), but Notebookcheck found the fan on the closely related D1R gets louder in bright scenes outside Low Power mode
Which should you buy?
The TCL C1 is the better fit for small or dark bedrooms where quiet matters most and nightstand or ceiling projection without a mount; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Quiet Operation and Picture Quality. The Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube is the better fit for roku households who want the same interface on the bedroom wall and tight budgets that still want streaming built in without a dongle, and the stronger choice if Value and Smart Features matter more to you than the overall score. The TCL C1 is a poor fit for bright rooms or daytime viewing; the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube is a poor fit for console or PC gaming, given its high input lag.
Choose the TCL C1 if
- Small or dark bedrooms where quiet matters most
- Nightstand or ceiling projection without a mount
- Buyers who want a trusted TV brand
Skip it if
- Bright rooms or daytime viewing
- Anyone wanting loud built-in sound
Choose the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube if
- Roku households who want the same interface on the bedroom wall
- Tight budgets that still want streaming built in without a dongle
- Casting from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac via AirPlay
Skip it if
- Console or PC gaming, given its high input lag
- Bright rooms or daytime viewing
Common questions
Is the TCL C1 better than the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube?
In our Budget Projectors for Bedrooms ranking the TCL C1 scores higher overall, 8.8 to 8.3, with the biggest advantage in Quiet Operation. The Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube is stronger on Value and Smart Features, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
What is the main difference between the TCL C1 and the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube?
The headline spec difference is Rated Brightness: 230 ISO lumens on the TCL C1 versus 330 ANSI lumens on the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube. In use, the gap that matters most is Quiet Operation (9.6 vs 8 in our scoring): fan noise in a silent room.