Review: The TCL A1 width factor shines while it is not bright

I am the target audience for a display. I already own two display devices: one of them bought it for fun – a budget show that votes loudly, but we do not refrain from using it outside the outdoor films – the Epson display that is usually used in the classroom, which we use for rear projection during Halloween.

In addition, I am already on the market for another display because I have a room in my home and it is a kind of mysterious design of the entertainment. It is a modest living room that is not perfect for a TV because of the stove position, so my wife and I decided to explore the width options as a medium solution. Therefore, I thought the TCL A1 show may be perfect because it is average range, and I am not looking for a solution from the best line that should be out or install all the time. It looked more handsome on the screen, even expensive Anker Nebula Cosmos Laser 4KWe reviewed a while ago.

Unfortunately, TCL A1 did not meet our needs – but it may meet you.

Specifications, price and availability

For this price, it must be brighter

The first TCL jump in medium -range latitudes is at $ 499. It has a unique design through the vertical box, with a handle that doubles as an angle unit, and LD RGB lights on the side (for, or, small dance parties?), And Bluetooth speaker function (this means that it can be used to play the same music for the mentioned small dance parties), but unfortunately only, it does not disappear to some extent 360 Luminzat through sedimentation.

You can get one of Amazon or directly from TCL if you like it. It comes in a stylish pregnancy with a belt -like belt for easy storage and pregnancy. Although you are He can This mountain, TCL seems to not really want you. It only comes in one color and pumps the image of 1080 pixels up to 120 inches.

What is good in the TCL A1 display device

Design, transmission, Google TV

TCL A1 is the first TCL invasion in the world of display devices, and I really like how it was designed aesthetically. It looks like Droid Tiny Star Wars, with a completion of a way to drop your important messages for you. It looks great sitting on a shelf, stand, or even temporarily rest on the coffee table. However, because of the shape factor, I will not install it.

Built in the same showing device is a metal, well, episode (Because there is no better term) travels via the show. TCL calls this Versagrip. On top, it’s a handle. Press down this handle, and comes out from the bottom of the display, raising the angle of the device. It is smart and provides sufficient resistance that will not be overweight.

It is also great here is the fact that Google TV may be baked. It works just like the independent Google TVExcept that it has additional settings for the display, such as Manual/Auto Keystone, Shift and Focus and even screen adjustments. All of these are easy to use although it is an annoying part of a general display.

The sound output is somewhat decent (you can connect it to Bluetooth sound if you want). Since the display is very compressed and comes with a small, elegant pregnancy box (similar to the foam that is corrected with a belt belt material), it appears to be taken anywhere. It can, as long as there is a nearby outlet. Unfortunately, there is no compact battery here for camping.

Also, if the room is adequately dark, the image of 1080 pixels is fun for viewing, especially with larger sizes. He can deal with a 4K source, but only 1080 pixels will come out.

What is bad in the TCL A1 show?

How long are you a loud curtains?

At 360 ISO, the TCL A1 show is very dim that it cannot be displayed during the day, unless you have in the basement and have some thick shades. I struggled to see anything during the day because of the light I had in my living room. However, at night, the experience was much better – but brightness never dazzled me or for my family.

In addition, the performance of the built -in Google TV was slow, and the entire device had to warm up to provide any kind of response. Moreover, there was two Program updates while tested, one outside the box and the other shortly after that. It’s incredibly slow to download and install (without Wi-Fi 6 here). The display was located even on the other side of the wall that includes the router in the adjacent room, and despite the speeds of 500 megabytes per second, each update approached 45 minutes to download and install.

Another attraction here is a remote control. I am happy with the presence of buttons for each of the manual focus settings and drops – so you do not have to move in the menus to find them – but there is no button to conceal sound. how? Why? YouTube/Netflix/PRIME giant button will give us a giant size, but there is no mute button?

It is possible that my last problem is due to the size of my room, but I need to mention it in order to be able to plan accordingly. We bought a 120 -inch engines because this room is not perfect for a TV view. The screen declines and hides behind a package near the cloak of the stove. Initially, we had a smaller screen, but we could not get a A1 throw or a good angle enough to fit a uniform on the screen. Therefore, we became larger – but the perfect throwing distance from the display to the screen is in the middle of the sofa. However, the sofa cannot go anywhere other than what it is. The solution was to get a temporary position sitting near the sofa and projects above our heads.

Only then look good enough. butTCL included some auto-focus settings and Auto-Keystone that are displayed by default. Therefore, if the display device is transferred, it is released automatically. By “moving”, I mean anything to pick it up to put it on a little collision. It became more frustrated than it was useful.

The last thing: TCL A1 can be installed on the ceiling, but I will not. The vertical nature of the device will leave it significantly hanging. While other display devices are on the roof, this will not. Perhaps if your ceiling is high, it will be caught like a painful thumb regardless of.

Should you buy it?

Wait for a decrease in price

At $ 499, TCL A1 recommends only its brightness. The fast Google shows some brighter options 4K-instead -f-1080p for more money. LG Cinbeam Q is 4K, and it has a similar shape, about $ 799 when you can find it for sale, and it can do up to 500 ISO candles. It may not be other options, cheaper, 1080 pixels, aesthetically enjoyable but can come out with brighter images 1080 pixels as well. Therefore, as a medium -term latitude, it is difficult to recommend TCL A1 at the current price point.

However, I love its design. Although the performance is not terrible, this may be a pleasure and compressed adding to your life if you find it for sale, although it is difficult to view during the day and the ISO low shine. You just have to ask yourself: Do you want to see things during the day or not?