Katarzyna Petru
TCL has finally released its unconventional, Rubik's cube portable projector, which debuted at CES 2025 and immediately caught the attention of the tech world. Its secret? Two modules connected by a hinge that rotates over 90°, allowing the image to be set in virtually any direction without tripods or additional mounts – “twist and play” in the literal sense. The PlayCube differs from all known “square” projectors: the projection system part and the speaker/battery part can rotate individually, making it incredibly easy and effortless to position the image on a wall or ceiling.
What goodies await us?
Inside we will find Full HD (1080p), support for 4K content, Google TV with Netflix, Prime Video, and other apps, as well as automatic image adjustment and autofocus. The projector weighs less than ~1.3 kg and has a built-in battery lasting up to ~3 hours, which can be quickly recharged in 30 minutes to gain an additional hour of playback. A brightness level of ~750 ISO lumens means that the PlayCube performs excellently at night and in dimly lit interiors, although in full daylight, maximum 150-inch images may be less intense.
When and where to buy PlayCube
USA – the model is already officially available and sold, among others, by Amazon, at a price of ~$799 USD.
United Kingdom – PlayCube is already on sale, the standard price is £799.99 GBP.
Europe (generally) – the device appeared with partners in June/September 2025, and for example, in Germany and other EU countries, it launched from September 5, 2025. So far, there is no official information about the official Polish premiere – it will probably start in Q4 2025 or Q1 2026, although the exact date has not yet been confirmed (… but it is also expected to come to PL).
Australia – there is still no official date or local price, but TCL confirms global distribution in APAC markets, so the launch should take place in 2026.
TCL PlayCube Price Table
Region / Currency | Local Price |
|---|---|
USA | $799 USD |
UK | £799.99 GBP |
Europe (EU) | €799 EUR (official launch price in DE) |
Poland | ~ 3,900–4,300 PLN |
Australia | — (unknown) |
* Exchange rate conversions are approximate and depend on current currency exchange rates and the pricing policy of importers/partners.
TCL PlayCube is a piece of equipment that disrupts the category of portable projectors: thanks to its rotating module, full Android/Google TV, and truly solid brightness in a compact form, it is one of the most interesting “big screens in a small housing” available today. Its global availability continues to expand – available now in the USA and UK, in Europe from September 2025, and it should be arriving in the Polish and Australian markets in the coming months.
