TCL A1s

If you want a portable projector for movie nights, streaming in a bedroom, or replacing a small TV without extra boxes, the TCL A1s is aimed squarely at that job. It gives you native 1080p projection, built-in Google TV with Netflix licensing, and a handle-and-stand design that makes quick setup much less annoying than the usual tripod-and-keystone routine. ## What makes it worth it The headline is convenience: Google TV is built in, so you can jump straight into Netflix and other apps without plugging in a streaming stick. TCL also backs it with dual 8W speakers and Dolby Digital audio, which is unusually strong for a projector in this class and means you can get away without a separate speaker for casual use. The 600 ISO lumen rating and 1080p image are respectable for darkened rooms, and the automatic focus, keystone correction, screen alignment, and obstacle avoidance should save you time every time you move it. TCL also quotes a 30,000-hour light source life and a sealed optical path, so this is built for low-maintenance ownership rather than constant fiddling. ## Where it falls short 600 ISO lumens is still not bright enough for daylight viewing or bright living rooms, so you will want curtains and controlled lighting to get the best out of it. It also has no battery, which limits the "portable" part to carry-anywhere convenience rather than true unplugged use. Buy this if you want a simple streaming projector for evening use in smaller spaces. Skip it if you need a genuinely bright daytime projector or something you can run away from a power socket.

£333