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HP MC475 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:200Throw ratio:0.8:1Lamp life:20000 hours

HP MC475 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 MC475
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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Score components

90%

6.0

Technical score

10%

6.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 74% of projectors
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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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â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

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6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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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Score components

42%

6.2

Image Quality

22%

5.1

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.6

Audio & Features

8%

6.2

Connectivity

6%

6.7

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 74%
6.9

User score

User score
6.9/ 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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Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 90%
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Technical Specifications of projector HP MC475

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

42%

6.2

Image Quality

22%

5.1

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.6

Audio & Features

8%

6.2

Connectivity

6%

6.7

Design & Power

6.0
User score
User score
6.9/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.9
Popularity
Popularity
5.9/ 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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â–² Better than 57% of models
Popularity:
HP MC475 has a popularity score of 5.9 points, which is higher than 56.6% of projectors.
5.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.1
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)
no
This projector does not support ALLM. 17.2% of projectors support 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 5 (802.11ac)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), more modern than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 29.4% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5
This projector supports Bluetooth 5, more modern than 63% of projectors and equal to 17.7% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has smart TV features. 56.4% of projectors have smart TV features.
Android TV built in.
Operating system
?
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 35.2% of projectors come with a 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.
Lamp life (eco mode)
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 36.3% of projectors and equal to 19% 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 MC475 vs the average projector

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  • 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 TV built in.
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    Remote-controlled electronic focus.
    motorized vs manual
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
  • 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
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • 4.28x cheaper
    HP MC475 is cheaper than the average projector (£180 vs £770).
    £180 vs £770
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    Remote-controlled electronic focus.
    motorized 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
  • 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 frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • 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 TV built in.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 15.2% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 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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    HP MC475 has a lower user score than the average projector (6.94 vs 8.000).
    6.94 vs 8
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about HP MC475

  • Native 1080P resolution provides crisp and clear visuals for its size
  • Highly portable, lightweight design (approx. 1 kg) with an included travel bag
  • Short throw ratio (0.8) allows for large 80-inch images even in small rooms or dorms
  • User-friendly setup with auto-focus and auto-vertical keystone correction
  • Includes a built-in smart TV system with official Netflix certification for seamless streaming
  • Flexible power options via USB-C PD, allowing use with external 65W power banks
  • Supports wireless screen mirroring from both iOS and Android devices

What customers don't like about HP MC475

  • Does not have a built-in battery, requiring an external power source at all times
  • Relatively low brightness (200 ISO lumens) makes it best suited for very dark or low-light environments
  • Integrated 3W speaker is suitable for casual viewing but may lack power for larger spaces
  • Lacks advanced hardware features like horizontal lens shift or motorized zoom
  • Not intended for high-end home theater setups where higher brightness and larger projection sizes are needed

Verdict

The HP MC475 is a compact, portable smart projector featuring native 1080p Full HD resolution (1920x1080) and a brightness of 200 ISO lumens, utilizing an LED light source with a 20,000-hour lifespan. Its defining characteristics include a short-throw ratio of 0.8:1, allowing for an 80-inch display from just 1.4 metres away, and a built-in smart operating system with official Netflix certification. Key pros include hassle-free setup via auto-focus and auto-vertical keystone correction, dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, and a lightweight 1kg design that supports 65W USB-C power bank compatibility for on-the-go use. However, its main cons include a relatively low brightness level that requires dark environments for optimal viewing, the lack of a built-in battery, and a modest 3W internal speaker that may necessitate external audio for larger spaces.

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