NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3) vs TCL C1

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Tested using Methodology v0.11

Updated Feb 09, 2026 05:42 PM

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Our Verdict

NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3)

TCL C1

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Variants

PJ40 (Gen 3) (Black)

C1 (Black)

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PJ40 (Gen 3)

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PJ40 (Gen 3)

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PJ40 (Gen 3)

Black

Black

PJ40 (Gen 3)

Black

TCL

Black

PJ40 (Gen 3)

Black

Main Differences for

Movies

Threshold

0.10

Movies

6.5

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Movies

6.5

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Gaming

5.3

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Brightness

5.8

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Contrast

8.9

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Picture Quality

Brightness

5.8

N/A

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White Light Output

490 lm

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Color Light Output

492 lm

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Brightness Uniformity

80%

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Screen Brightness

57 cd/m²

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Native Contrast

8.9

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0.1% APL Native Contrast

2,337 : 1

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0.5% APL Native Contrast

2,292 : 1

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1% APL Native Contrast

2,270 : 1

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5% APL Native Contrast

1,972 : 1

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10% APL Native Contrast

1,683 : 1

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15% APL Native Contrast

1,495 : 1

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25% APL Native Contrast

1,168 : 1

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50% APL Native Contrast

765 : 1

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Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

2,429 : 1

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Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

2,430 : 1

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Color Gamut

5.4

N/A

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

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Rec. 709 xy

77.92%

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Rec. 709 uv

80.28%

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Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

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Rec. 2020 xy

41.82%

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Rec. 2020 uv

56.59%

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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

3.9

N/A

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White Balance dE

6.71

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Color dE

6.51

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Gamma

2.32

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Color Temperature

7,687 K

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Picture Mode

Standard

Locked

Color Temp Setting

Standard

Locked

Gamma Setting

Middle

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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

8.0

N/A

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White Balance dE

0.97

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Color dE

3.75

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Gamma

2.21

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Color Temperature

6,594 K

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White Balance Calibration

11 point

Locked

Color Calibration

Yes

Locked

Picture Mode

Custom

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Design

Imaging

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Imaging Technology

LCD

Locked

Light Source

LED

Locked

Spectral Power Distribution

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Optics

Optical Zoom

Locked

Focus

Manual Focus

Locked

Keystone

Auto Keystone

Locked

Aspect Ratio

16 : 9

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Minimum Throw Ratio

1.47

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Maximum Throw Ratio

1.47

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Horizontal Lens Shift

N/A

Vertical Lens Shift

N/A

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Portability

6.0

N/A

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Height

4.5" (11.5 cm)

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Width

10.8" (27.5 cm)

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Depth

11.2" (28.5 cm)

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Weight

5.8 lbs (2.6 kg)

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Noise

4.8

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Noise @ Maximum Brightness

63.7dBA

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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity

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HDMI

2 (2x HDMI 2.0)

Locked

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed

No HDMI 2.1

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USB Data Ports

Lock

Audio Out 3.5mm

Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out

Locked

Wi-Fi

Yes

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Ethernet Speed

100Mbps

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Supported Resolutions

6.3

N/A

Native Resolution

1080p

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4k @ 60Hz

Scaled

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

1440p @ 60Hz

Scaled

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz

Yes

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Yes

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate

60 Hz

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Variable Refresh Rate

VRR

Locked

Input Lag

4.7

N/A

4k @ 60Hz

32.3

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4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

64.7

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4k @ 120Hz

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz

51.2

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1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

71.5

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1080p @ 120Hz

N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate

51.2

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HDR Format Support

HDR10

Yes

Locked

HDR10+

Locked

Dolby Vision

Locked

HLG

Yes

Locked

Audio Passthrough

ARC/eARC

Yes (ARC)

Locked

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT

Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)

2.0

Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

Yes

Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1

Yes

Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1

Locked

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3D

3D Support

Locked

Features

Smart Features & Sound

Smart OS

Android

Locked

Cast Capable

Yes

Locked

Speaker(s)

Yes

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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