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HP MC425 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:200Throw ratio:0.8:1Lamp life:20000 hours

HP MC425 Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

HP MC425
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best projectors on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

90%

5.8

Technical score

10%

9.3

User score

▼Worse than 70% of projectors
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

▲Better than 86%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

42%

5.4

Image Quality

22%

6.0

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.3

Audio & Features

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

6.4

Design & Power

▼Worse than 80%
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

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★Better than 99%
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Technical Specifications of projector HP MC425

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components:

42%

5.4

Image Quality

22%

6.0

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.3

Audio & Features

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

6.4

Design & Power

5.8
User score
User score
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.3
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 89% of models
Popularity:
HP MC425 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 89.3% of projectors.
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Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.3
ANSI lumens
200
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 200 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 93.8% of projectors and equal to 2.5% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
?
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 59.7% of projectors.
Output Resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 24.9% of projectors and equal to 41% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCD
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Throw ratio
0.8:1
Min throw distance
0.7 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.7 m, shorter than 78.1% of projectors and equal to 2.4% of projectors.
Max projection size
100 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 100 inch, smaller than 92.4% of projectors and equal to 6.6% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
?
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54.8% of projectors and equal to 34% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 52.5% of projectors and equal to 45.2% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 41.6% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector supports Wi-Fi. 47.2% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), more modern than 84.6% of projectors and equal to 13.4% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5.4
This projector supports Bluetooth 5.4, more modern than 98.1% of projectors and equal to 1.9% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has smart TV features. 56.4% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
Android 14
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81.3% of projectors run Android OS.
Android 14
Dedicated smartphone app
?
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
led
This projector uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.1% of projectors and equal to 39% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
no
This projector does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 34.4% of projectors and equal to 27.6% of projectors.
LED light source life.
Lamp life (eco mode)
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 62.5% of projectors and equal to 33.2% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
55 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 55 W of power, less than 90.3% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
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HP MC425 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
  • 0.33 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.7 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.7 m vs 1.025 m
  • 10 degrees greater horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    This projector supports a newer Wi-Fi standard than the average projector (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average projector supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 180 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (55 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    55 W vs 235 W
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • 16.1% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
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    the average projector
    HP MC425 has a higher user score than the average projector (9.29 vs 8.000).
    9.29 vs 8
  • 5.92x cheaper
    HP MC425 is cheaper than the average projector (£130 vs £770).
    £130 vs £770
  • 2.05x more popular
    HP MC425 has a higher popularity than the average projector (10 vs 4.9).
    10 vs 4.87
  • 11.5% better value for money
    HP MC425 has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.25 vs 6.5).
    7.25 vs 6.51
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • 0.33 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.7 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.7 m vs 1.025 m
  • 10 degrees greater horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
    Remote-controlled electronic focus.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    This projector supports a newer Wi-Fi standard than the average projector (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average projector supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • DLNA certification
    This projector is DLNA-certified, while the average projector is not. 3.2% of projectors are DLNA-certified.
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 18.8% of projectors feature Android OS.
    Android 14
  • 180 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (55 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    55 W vs 235 W
  • 10,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    LED light source life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 67.7% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 180 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (120 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    120 mm vs 300 mm
  • 90.9% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (200 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    200 vs 2,200
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 146.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (100 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    100 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • 90.9% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (200 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    200 vs 2,200
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • No 3D support
    This projector does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55% of projectors support 3D playback.
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not support 3D glasses, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D glasses.
  • 146.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (100 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    100 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    1.4 vs 2.0
  • Old HDCP version
    This projector has Old HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2). The average projector supports HDCP 2.2.
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 52.1% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 70% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (3 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    3 W vs 10 W
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser
  • 4 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (32 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    Eco mode figure.
    32 dB vs 28 dB
  • 2 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (32 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    Eco mode figure.
    32 dB vs 30 dB

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
Lapi tech
≈ estimated
13/06/2026
Unboxing and test · power, autofocus and image checks
Verdict
HP MC425 is fine for watching video, but not for office or productivity work.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about HP MC425

  • Native 1080p resolution provides clear and sharp picture quality
  • Highly portable, lightweight (1 kg), and travel-ready design
  • Automatic focus and keystone correction allow for fast, hassle-free setup
  • Short throw ratio (0.8) enables large screen sizes in small spaces
  • Versatile connectivity including WiFi mirroring, Bluetooth audio, and USB-C power bank support
  • Ultra-quiet performance in ECO mode (≤32dB)
  • Built-in 90-degree swivel stand for flexible wall or ceiling projection

What customers don't like about HP MC425

  • Limited brightness (200 ISO / 250 ANSI lumens) requires a very dark room for best results
  • Lack of optical zoom means image size must be adjusted by moving the unit
  • Internal 3W speaker is basic and may require external Bluetooth speakers for a 'theater' experience
  • Software limitations reported with some streaming apps due to content protection policies
  • No built-in battery, though it supports external 65W USB-C power banks

Verdict

The HP MC425 is a portable smart projector featuring a native Full HD 1080p resolution and a brightness of 200 ISO lumens, utilizing an LCD display with a long-lasting LED light source rated for 30,000 hours. Its standout feature is a short 0.8 throw ratio, which can project an 80-inch image from just 1.4 metres, complemented by 90° rotation for versatile wall or ceiling viewing. Major pros include a fast setup with auto-focus and auto-vertical keystone correction, dual-band Wi-Fi for wireless screen mirroring, and USB-C Power Delivery (65W) compatibility for use with portable power banks. However, its lower brightness level makes it less effective in well-lit rooms, and the built-in 3W mono speaker may require external audio connections for a truly immersive cinematic experience.

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