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  • Avg. price: ~£9
  • ANSI lumens: 260
  • Native panel resolution: 1280x720
  • Throw ratio: 0.9:1

Magcubic HY300 Pro review. Compare 85 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among projectors and if it is worth buying.

6.1

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

5.8

Technical Score

10.0%

8.5

User score

Good
5.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the projector's technical performance, covering eight key areas: image quality, brightness, contrast, connectivity, gaming features, smart features, audio, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

42.0%

5.0

Image Quality

22.0%

5.4

Projection & Lens

12.0%

7.0

HDMI & Gaming

10.0%

6.5

Audio & Features

8.0%

6.9

Connectivity

6.0%

7.8

Design & Power

Good
8.5

User score

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 components:

70.0%

7.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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Excellent
  • 5.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

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    Input lag

    25.0%

    1.0

    Refresh rate

    20.0%

    6.5

    Output Resolution

    10.0%

    10

    HDR10 support

    10.0%

    1.5

    Audio output power

  • 9.6
    Portable

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Weight

    20.0%

    ?

    Has A Built-In Speaker

    15.0%

    10

    Bluetooth connectivity

    15.0%

    10

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    15.0%

    10

    Smart TV features

  • 7.6
    Home theatre

    Score components:

    30.0%

    6.5

    Output Resolution

    25.0%

    10

    HDR10 support

    20.0%

    10

    Dolby Vision support

    15.0%

    1.2

    ANSI lumens

    10.0%

    10

    Audible noise

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Verdict

The Magcubic HY300 Pro is a compact, portable smart projector featuring a 180° rotatable design that allows for easy projection onto walls, ceilings, or floors without extra stands. It provides a native 1280x720p resolution with 4K decoding support, delivering up to 260 ANSI lumens of brightness and a contrast ratio of up to 1500:1 for images ranging from 40 to 130 inches. Powered by the Android 11 operating system with an Allwinner H713 chipset, it offers dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and auto-keystone correction for quick, cable-free streaming and setup. Main pros include its extreme portability, flexible viewing angles, and built-in access to apps like Netflix and YouTube; however, cons include a lower native 720p resolution compared to high-end models, a basic 3W–5W internal speaker that may lack depth, and optimal performance being limited to dark or dimly lit environments.

Technical Specifications of Magcubic HY300 Pro

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the projector's technical performance, covering eight key areas: image quality, brightness, contrast, connectivity, gaming features, smart features, audio, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

42.0%

5.0

Image Quality

22.0%

5.4

Projection & Lens

12.0%

7.0

HDMI & Gaming

10.0%

6.5

Audio & Features

8.0%

6.9

Connectivity

6.0%

7.8

Design & Power

5.8
Magcubic HY300 Pro has a technical score of 5.81 points, which is lower than 51.8% of projectors.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

7.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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8.5
Magcubic HY300 Pro has a user score of 8.48 points, which is higher than 82.1% of projectors.
Popularity
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.
10
Magcubic HY300 Pro has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 83.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

6.1

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.3
Magcubic HY300 Pro has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.3 points, which is higher than 93% of products in this category.
ANSI lumens
What it is: Brightness output measured in ANSI lumens.
When it matters: When you watch with ambient light or on a large screen, higher brightness matters.

Importance: HIGH

260
Magcubic HY300 Pro reaches 260 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 90.5% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
What it is: Ratio of brightest white to darkest black displayed by the projector.
When it matters: When you watch movies in a dark room, stronger contrast matters.

Importance: HIGH

1,000:1
Magcubic HY300 Pro has a contrast ratio of 1000:1, lower than 85.5% of projectors and equal to 7.8% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
What it is: Native resolution of the display panel or imaging device.
When it matters: When picture sharpness matters enough that you want to know the projector's true native imaging resolution, not just supported input formats.

Importance: HIGH

1280x720
Magcubic HY300 Pro uses a native resolution of 1280x720, lower than 82.6% of projectors and equal to 5.5% of projectors.
Output Resolution
What it is: The resolution the projector can actually display through its imaging system.
When it matters: When you want to know the actual image detail the projector can put on screen rather than just the source format it accepts.

Importance: HIGH

1280x720
Magcubic HY300 Pro supports output resolution up to 1280x720, lower than 84% of projectors and equal to 5% of projectors.
Supports 4K input.
Projection technology
What it is: Projection imaging technology used by the projector.
When it matters: When color character, contrast behavior, and overall image personality matter before you compare brightness alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

LCD
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Throw ratio
What it is: Ratio between projection distance and image width.
When it matters: When room size and screen size have to match properly instead of guessing whether the projector will fit the space.

Importance: MEDIUM

0.9:1
Min throw distance
What it is: Minimum distance required between projector and screen.
When it matters: When room depth is limited and you still need a large image from a short placement distance.

Importance: MEDIUM

1.2 m
Magcubic HY300 Pro needs a minimum throw distance of 1.2 m, longer than 59.4% of projectors and equal to 8.9% of projectors.
Max projection size
What it is: Maximum supported image size for projection, measured diagonally.
When it matters: When you want a cinema-size picture, maximum projection size matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

?
Zoom ratio
What it is: Optical zoom capability expressed as a ratio.
When it matters: When projector placement is not ideal and you need optical zoom to frame the image correctly.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Motorized zoom
What it is: Motorized control of the optical zoom function.
When it matters: When the projector position is fixed but screen size or framing still needs to be adjusted from a distance.

Importance: LOW

no
Magcubic HY300 Pro does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
What it is: Time delay between input signal and displayed image, measured in milliseconds.
When it matters: When gaming responsiveness matters and you want controls to feel more immediate on fast titles.

Importance: MEDIUM

?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
What it is: Automatically reduces input lag when gaming.
When it matters: When you play fast games, lower latency matters.

Importance: LOW

yes
Magcubic HY300 Pro supports ALLM. 79.9% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
What it is: Support for variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing.
When it matters: When gaming matters and you want the projector to handle variable frame rates with less tearing or stutter.

Importance: LOW

no
Magcubic HY300 Pro does not support VRR. 1.9% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
What it is: Version of the HDMI standard supported.
When it matters: When source devices push newer HDMI features, refresh rates, or bandwidth levels that older ports may limit.

Importance: LOW

2.0
Magcubic HY300 Pro supports HDMI 2.0, more modern than 45.5% of projectors and equal to 36.7% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
What it is: Maximum bandwidth supported by HDMI inputs, measured in Gbps.
When it matters: When newer consoles, gaming PCs, or media boxes need more HDMI throughput than older projectors can handle.

Importance: LOW

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N. of HDMI ports
What it is: Number of available HDMI input ports.
When it matters: When you need a console, streamer, set-top box, and another source connected at the same time without swapping cables.

Importance: LOW

1
Magcubic HY300 Pro has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 54.6% of projectors and equal to 42.2% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Support for Wi-Fi network connectivity.
When it matters: When the projector should handle network features, updates, or streaming functions without needing wired Ethernet only.

Importance: LOW

yes
Magcubic HY300 Pro supports Wi-Fi. 47.4% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: Supported Wi-Fi standard version.
When it matters: When wireless stability and throughput matter for streaming, updates, or projector ecosystem features.

Importance: LOW

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Magcubic HY300 Pro supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), more modern than 84.8% of projectors and equal to 13.3% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Support for Bluetooth wireless connectivity.
When it matters: When you plan to pair wireless speakers, headphones, remotes, or other accessories directly with the projector.

Importance: LOW

yes
Magcubic HY300 Pro supports Bluetooth. 50.1% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Supported Bluetooth version.
When it matters: When wireless accessory compatibility and connection quality matter beyond Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.

Importance: LOW

5.0
Magcubic HY300 Pro supports Bluetooth 5.0, more modern than 62.9% of projectors and equal to 17.7% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
What it is: Includes built-in Smart TV functions or operating system.
When it matters: When you prefer built-in apps and streaming convenience instead of adding an external media stick or box.

Importance: LOW

yes
Magcubic HY300 Pro has smart TV features. 56.3% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
What it is: The built-in software platform that runs the projector interface, streaming apps, and smart features.
When it matters: When you care about which apps are available, how modern the smart interface feels, and whether the projector includes a built-in streaming platform.

Importance: LOW

Android 11
Android OS

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Dedicated smartphone app
What it is: Availability of a dedicated smartphone control app.
When it matters: When you want setup, input switching, or basic control handled from your phone without always reaching for a remote.

Importance: LOW

?
Remote control
What it is: Comes with a dedicated remote control for operation.
When it matters: When you want easier everyday control without extra gear, built-in convenience features matter.

Importance: LOW

yes
Magcubic HY300 Pro includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
What it is: Type of light source used by the projector.
When it matters: When maintenance expectations, startup behavior, brightness stability, and long-term running costs all matter in the buying decision.

Importance: LOW

led
Magcubic HY300 Pro uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.1% of projectors and equal to 39% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
What it is: Whether the projector uses a laser light source instead of a traditional lamp.
When it matters: When lower maintenance, faster startup, and a lamp-free light engine matter over the long term.

Importance: LOW

no
Magcubic HY300 Pro does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
What it is: Expected operational lifespan of the lamp in standard mode, measured in hours.
When it matters: When you care about running costs and maintenance intervals, light-source lifespan matters.

Importance: LOW

30,000 hours
Magcubic HY300 Pro offers lamp life of 30000 hours, shorter than 68.9% of projectors and equal to 25.4% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
What it is: Expected operational lifespan of the lamp in eco mode, measured in hours.
When it matters: When you care about running costs and maintenance intervals, light-source lifespan matters.

Importance: LOW

50,000 hours
Magcubic HY300 Pro offers eco-mode lamp life of 50000 hours, shorter than 96.1% of projectors and equal to 2.4% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
What it is: Average power consumption during normal operation.
When it matters: When electricity use and heat output matter because the projector runs for long sessions or frequent daily use.

Importance: LOW

38 W
Magcubic HY300 Pro uses 38 W of power, less than 95.6% of projectors.
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Magcubic HY300 Pro vs the average projector

  • Supports Dolby Vision
    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports Dolby Vision, while the average projector does not. 7.2% of projectors support Dolby Vision.
    What it is: Support for Dolby Vision high dynamic range format.
    When it matters: When you watch HDR movies and streaming releases, broad HDR support matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports Dolby Vision, while the average projector does not. 7.2% of projectors support Dolby Vision.
  • Supports ALLM
    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 20.3% of projectors support ALLM.
    What it is: Automatically reduces input lag when gaming.
    When it matters: When you play fast games, lower latency matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 20.3% of projectors support ALLM.
  • Built-in smart TV features
    Magcubic HY300 Pro has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
    What it is: Includes built-in Smart TV functions or operating system.
    When it matters: When you prefer built-in apps and streaming convenience instead of adding an external media stick or box.

    Importance: LOW

    Magcubic HY300 Pro has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 27.3% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
    What it is: Built-in Chromecast support for wireless casting.
    When it matters: When you stream directly from phones, tablets, or laptops, wireless casting matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 27.3% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
  • Supports voice commands
    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support voice commands.
    Voice remote included.
    What it is: Supports voice command input for control and navigation.
    When it matters: When hands-free control sounds more useful than relying only on buttons or the remote.

    Importance: LOW

    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support voice commands.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports Bluetooth, while the average projector does not. 49.9% of projectors support Bluetooth.
    What it is: Support for Bluetooth wireless connectivity.
    When it matters: When you plan to pair wireless speakers, headphones, remotes, or other accessories directly with the projector.

    Importance: LOW

    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports Bluetooth, while the average projector does not. 49.9% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • Supports AirPlay
    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 41.6% of projectors support AirPlay.
    Via pre-installed AirPin app.
    What it is: Support for Apple AirPlay wireless streaming.
    When it matters: When you want smoother casting from Apple devices instead of relying on cables or third-party workarounds.

    Importance: LOW

    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 41.6% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • 5 dB quieter operation
    Magcubic HY300 Pro has a lower audible noise than the average projector (25 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    What it is: Sound level produced during operation, measured in decibels.
    When it matters: When you watch in a quiet room close to the projector, lower noise matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Magcubic HY300 Pro has a lower audible noise than the average projector (25 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.25 dB vs 30 dB
  • Supports Dolby Vision
    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports Dolby Vision, while the average projector does not. 7.2% of projectors support Dolby Vision.
  • Supports ALLM
    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 20.3% of projectors support ALLM.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 27.3% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
  • Supports AirPlay
    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 41.6% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports Bluetooth, while the average projector does not. 49.9% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • Supports Miracast
    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • DLNA certification
    Magcubic HY300 Pro is DLNA-certified, while the average projector is not. 8.9% of projectors are DLNA-certified.
  • Built-in smart TV features
    Magcubic HY300 Pro has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
  • Supports voice commands
    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support voice commands.
  • 5 dB quieter operation
    Magcubic HY300 Pro has a lower audible noise than the average projector (25 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
  • 30,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    Magcubic HY300 Pro has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (50,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
  • 10,000 hours longer lamp life
    Magcubic HY300 Pro has a higher lamp life than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
  • 195.9 W lower power consumption
    Magcubic HY300 Pro uses less power than the average projector (38 W vs 233.9 W). The average projector uses 233.9 W of power.
  • 83.9% lighter
    Magcubic HY300 Pro is lighter than the average projector (0.5 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
  • 3 dB quieter eco mode
    Magcubic HY300 Pro has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (25 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
  • 209.5 mm narrower width
    Magcubic HY300 Pro is narrower than the average projector (90 mm vs 299.5 mm). The average projector has a width of 299.5 mm.
  • 105 mm lower height
    Magcubic HY300 Pro is shorter than the average projector (22 mm vs 127 mm). The average projector has a height of 127 mm.

Total
Overall
Image Quality
HDMI & Gaming
Connectivity
Audio & Features
Design & Power
  • 88.2% lower brightness
    Magcubic HY300 Pro has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (260 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Magcubic HY300 Pro has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
  • Low native resolution
    Magcubic HY300 Pro has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
  • Lower output resolution
    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Supports 4K input.
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    Magcubic HY300 Pro has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    Magcubic HY300 Pro has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
  • No 3D support
    Magcubic HY300 Pro does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D playback.
    No supported 3D playback format is stated.
  • No 3D glasses support
    Magcubic HY300 Pro does not support 3D glasses, while the average projector does. 55.9% of projectors support 3D glasses.
  • 0.14 m longer throw distance
    Magcubic HY300 Pro has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.2 m vs 1.06 m). The average projector has 1.06 m of throw distance.
  • Limited HDMI format
    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    Magcubic HY300 Pro has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
  • No RS-232 control
    Magcubic HY300 Pro does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 52.1% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 70% weaker audio output
    Magcubic HY300 Pro 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.
  • Basic light source
    Magcubic HY300 Pro has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
  • 2 W higher standby power
    Magcubic HY300 Pro uses more standby power than the average projector (2.5 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
  • 88.2% lower brightness
    Magcubic HY300 Pro has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (260 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    What it is: Brightness output measured in ANSI lumens.
    When it matters: When you watch with ambient light or on a large screen, higher brightness matters.

    Importance: HIGH

    Magcubic HY300 Pro has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (260 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.260 vs 2,200
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Magcubic HY300 Pro has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    What it is: Ratio of brightest white to darkest black displayed by the projector.
    When it matters: When you watch movies in a dark room, stronger contrast matters.

    Importance: HIGH

    Magcubic HY300 Pro has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.1,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Low native resolution
    Magcubic HY300 Pro has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    What it is: Native resolution of the display panel or imaging device.
    When it matters: When picture sharpness matters enough that you want to know the projector's true native imaging resolution, not just supported input formats.

    Importance: HIGH

    Magcubic HY300 Pro has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Supports 4K input.
    What it is: The resolution the projector can actually display through its imaging system.
    When it matters: When you want to know the actual image detail the projector can put on screen rather than just the source format it accepts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Magcubic HY300 Pro supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    Magcubic HY300 Pro has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    What it is: Number of bits per color channel for color depth.
    When it matters: When you care about accurate tones and refined image quality, color precision matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Magcubic HY300 Pro 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
    Magcubic HY300 Pro has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    What it is: Number of available HDMI input ports.
    When it matters: When you need a console, streamer, set-top box, and another source connected at the same time without swapping cables.

    Importance: LOW

    Magcubic HY300 Pro has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.1 vs 2
  • Basic light source
    Magcubic HY300 Pro has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    What it is: Type of light source used by the projector.
    When it matters: When maintenance expectations, startup behavior, brightness stability, and long-term running costs all matter in the buying decision.

    Importance: LOW

    Magcubic HY300 Pro has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.led vs laser
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    Magcubic HY300 Pro has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    What it is: Number of screen refreshes per second, measured in hertz.
    When it matters: When motion clarity matters for gaming, sports, or fast-moving video instead of slower cinematic content only.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Magcubic HY300 Pro 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
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Magcubic HY300 Pro?

  • Extremely affordable price point suitable for small budgets
  • Highly portable and lightweight design (approx. 500g) for travel or camping
  • 180-degree rotatable stand allows for easy projection onto walls or ceilings
  • Built-in Android 11 OS enables direct streaming from apps like Netflix and YouTube without an external stick
  • Modern connectivity features including Dual WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0/5.4
  • Auto vertical keystone correction simplifies setup on flat surfaces

What customers dislike about Magcubic HY300 Pro?

  • Native resolution is only 720p; 4K claims refer to input decoding rather than actual output quality
  • Low real-world brightness (approx. 200 ANSI lumens) makes it unusable in well-lit rooms
  • Built-in 3W-5W speaker lacks depth and can be insufficient for larger spaces
  • Direct screen mirroring for HDCP-protected apps like Prime Video or Hulu often fails
  • Noticeable input lag makes it unsuitable for competitive or fast-paced gaming
  • Manual focus requires frequent readjustment whenever the device is moved

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netzwelt.de
03/11/2025
Magcubic HY300 Pro Review: What the Sub-€30 Mini Projector Can Do", "Magcubic HY300 Pro Tested: What to Expect from a Mini Projector Under 30 Euros

The Magcubic HY300 Pro is an ultra-affordable, highly compact mini-projector that closely mimics the design of the premium Samsung Freestyle but costs a fraction of the price. Its standout features include an extremely low price tag, built-in Android 11 streaming software, and a highly practical automatic keystone correction system. On paper, it accepts up to a 4K input via its HDMI...Read more

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winfuture.de
10/03/2025
Lqwell HY300 Pro: What do you expect from a 50-euro projector anyway?

The Lqwell HY300 Pro is an budget-friendly mini-projector priced at approximately €51, which has become a bestseller on Amazon despite its notable hardware limitations. On the positive side, the projector features a built-in gimbal stand that allows for easy aiming and alignment against a wall. Unlike some more expensive competitors like the JMGO N1S, the HY300 Pro includes a...Read more

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tomshw.it
03/09/2025
Magcubic HY300 Pro+, how is the most famous projector doing...

The Magcubic HY300 Pro+ is an entry-level mini Android projector priced competitively at around €38 on AliExpress, known for its viral popularity on TikTok. Powered by an Allwinner H713 quad-core processor and running native Android 11, the device provides straightforward, smart-TV-like access to major streaming platforms like Netflix, YouTube, and Disney+ without needing external...Read more

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