TCL A1s vs Anker Nebula P1i: Which Projector Is Better? - RTINGS.com

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Updated Oct 01, 2026 06:43 PM

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Updated Oct 01, 2026 06:44 PM

TCL A1s Picture

Anker Nebula P1i Picture

Native Resolution 1080p

Projector Type Standard Throw

Light Source LED

Native Resolution 1080p

Projector Type Standard Throw

Light Source LED

Recommended in 3 articles:
Outdoor
Gaming
Under $500

Our Verdict

TCL A1s

Anker Nebula P1i

The TCL A1s is a bit better than the Anker Nebula P1i overall. The TCL has better image quality since it's brighter and has better contrast. The TCL is also easier to carry around, since it's lighter and comes with a carrying case that protects it during transport. On the other hand, the Anker has a quieter fan, and its significantly lower input lag makes it the better choice for gaming.

Variants

A1s (Blue)

Nebula P1i (Gray)

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Blue

A1s

Gray

Nebula P1i

Blue

A1s

Gray

Nebula P1i

Blue

A1s

Gray

Nebula P1i

Blue

A1s

Gray

Nebula P1i

Blue

A1s

Gray

Nebula P1i

Main Differences for

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Home Theater

0.0

0.0

Outdoors

0.0

0.0

Bedroom

0.0

0.0

Gaming

0.0

0.0

Brightness

0.0

0.0

Contrast

0.0

0.0

Portability

0.0

0.0

Color

0.0

0.0

Gaming Responsiveness

0.0

0.0

Picture Quality

Brightness

N/A

N/A

Brightness Measurement Picture

TCL A1s Brightness Measurement Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Anker Nebula P1i Brightness Measurement Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Light Output

Lock lm

Lock lm

Color Light Output

Lock lm

Lock lm

Screen Brightness

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Effective Contrast

N/A

N/A

APL Native Contrast

TCL A1s APL Native Contrast Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Anker Nebula P1i APL Native Contrast Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

0.1% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

1% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

5% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

10% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

15% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

25% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

50% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

Average White Light Measurement

Lock lm

Lock lm

Average Black Floor Measurement

Lock lm

Lock lm

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

N/A

N/A

Pre White Balance Picture

TCL A1s Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Anker Nebula P1i Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pre Gamma Curve Picture

TCL A1s Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Anker Nebula P1i Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pre Color Picture

TCL A1s Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Anker Nebula P1i Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Balance dE 2000

Lock

Lock

Color dE 2000

Lock

Lock

Gamma

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Color Temp Setting

Locked

Locked

Gamma Setting

Locked

Locked

Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

N/A

N/A

Post White Balance Picture

TCL A1s Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Anker Nebula P1i Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Post Gamma Curve Picture

TCL A1s Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Anker Nebula P1i Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Post Color Picture

TCL A1s Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Anker Nebula P1i Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Balance dE 2000

Lock

Lock

Color dE 2000

Lock

Lock

Gamma

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

White Balance Calibration

Locked

Locked

Color Calibration

Locked

Locked

Color Volume

N/A

N/A

CIELAB DCI-P3 Picture

TCL A1s CIELAB DCI-P3 Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Anker Nebula P1i CIELAB DCI-P3 Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

CIELAB DCI-P3 Coverage

Lock%

Lock%

CIELAB BT.2020 Picture

TCL A1s CIELAB BT.2020 Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Anker Nebula P1i CIELAB BT.2020 Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

CIELAB BT.2020 Coverage

Lock%

Lock%

Motion

Judder

N/A

N/A

Stitch Pictures

TCL A1s Stitch Pictures Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Anker Nebula P1i Stitch Pictures Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

De-Judder Resolution Impact

Locked

Locked

Judder-Free 24p

Locked

Locked

Judder-Free 25p

Locked

Locked

Judder-Free 24p via 60p

Locked

Locked

Judder-Free 25p via 60p

Locked

Locked

Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps

Locked

Locked

Judder-Free 25p via Native Apps

Locked

Locked

Rainbow Effect

N/A

N/A

RBE Video

TCL A1s RBE Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Anker Nebula P1i RBE Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Color Flash Sequence

TCL A1s Color Flash Sequence Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Anker Nebula P1i Color Flash Sequence Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

RBE Reduction Mode

Locked

Locked

Color Flashes Per Second

Lock

Lock

Design

Size

N/A

N/A

Dimension Picture

TCL A1s Dimension Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Anker Nebula P1i Dimension Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Volume

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

Additional Carrying Features

N/A

N/A

Carrying Picture

TCL A1s Carrying Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Anker Nebula P1i Carrying Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Carrying Case Picture

TCL A1s Carrying Case Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Anker Nebula P1i Carrying Case Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Carrying Handle

Locked

Locked

Lens Protection

Locked

Locked

Carrying Case

Locked

Locked

Physical Setup Flexibility

N/A

N/A

Style Picture

TCL A1s Style Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Anker Nebula P1i Style Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Mounting Holes Picture

TCL A1s Mounting Holes Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Anker Nebula P1i Mounting Holes Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Optical Zoom

Locked

Locked

Projector Type

Locked

Locked

Minimum Throw Ratio

Lock

Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio

Lock

Lock

Horizontal Lens Shift

N/A

N/A

Vertical Lens Shift

N/A

N/A

Body Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Mounting Holes

Locked

Locked

Imaging

Imaging Technology

Locked

Locked

Native Resolution

Locked

Locked

Aspect Ratio

Locked

Locked

Light Source

Locked

Locked

Spectral Power Distribution

TCL A1s Spectral Power Distribution Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Anker Nebula P1i Spectral Power Distribution Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Battery

N/A

N/A

Battery Life

N/A

N/A

Charge Time

N/A

N/A

Power Source

Locked

Locked

Fan Noise

N/A

N/A

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video

TCL A1s Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Anker Nebula P1i Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Noise @ Maximum Brightness

LockdBA

LockdBA

Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity

HDMI

Locked

Locked

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed

Locked

Locked

USB Data Ports

Lock

Lock

Audio Out 3.5mm

Locked

Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out

Locked

Locked

Bluetooth

Locked

Locked

Wi-Fi

Locked

Locked

Ethernet Speed

Locked

Locked

Supported Resolutions

N/A

N/A

4k @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Variable Refresh Rate

VRR

Locked

Locked

Input Lag

N/A

N/A

4k @ 60Hz

Lock ms

N/A

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

Lock ms

N/A

4k @ 120Hz

N/A

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

Lock ms

Lock ms

1080p @ 120Hz

N/A

N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate

Lock ms

Lock ms

HDR Format Support

HDR10

Locked

Locked

HDR10+

Locked

Locked

Dolby Vision

Locked

Locked

HLG

Locked

Locked

Audio Passthrough

ARC/eARC

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

Locked

Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)

Locked

Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1

Locked

Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1

Locked

Locked

3D

3D Support

Locked

Locked

Features

In The Box

In The Box Picture

TCL A1s In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Anker Nebula P1i In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Smart Features & Sound

Interface Picture

TCL A1s Interface Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Anker Nebula P1i Interface Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Smart OS

Locked

Locked

Cast Capable

Locked

Locked

Speaker(s)

Locked

Locked

Remote-Free Operation

Locked

Locked

Screen Adaptation

N/A

N/A

Focus

Locked

Locked

Vertical Keystone

Locked

Locked

Horizontal Keystone

Locked

Locked

Post-Movement Auto-Correction

Locked

Locked

Obstacle Avoidance

Locked

Locked

Auto Screen Fit

Locked

Locked

Check Price

Blue

A1s

Gray

Nebula P1i

Blue

A1s

Gray

Nebula P1i

Blue

A1s

Gray

Nebula P1i

Blue

A1s

Gray

Nebula P1i

Blue

A1s

Gray

Nebula P1i

TCL A1s

Anker Nebula P1i

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