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Magcubic HY320 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:390Throw ratio:1.1:1Lamp life:30000 hours

Magcubic HY320 Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Magcubic HY320
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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 58% of models
Score components

90%

6.2

Technical score

10%

8.3

User score

▼Worse than 58% of projectors
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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 92% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

★Better than 92%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 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 62% of models
Score components

42%

5.9

Image Quality

22%

5.6

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.1

Audio & Features

8%

7.0

Connectivity

6%

7.7

Design & Power

▼Worse than 62%
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 73% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 73%
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What owners say about the Magcubic HY320

Based on 160 owners sharing their experience in online comments

24%positive13%mixed63%negative

Owners value the low price and big picture, but dust, blurry focus, dimness, and unreliable apps sour the experience.

What owners dislike

  • Netflix shows a compatibility error or won't update, and some apps stop after a minute or lose sound. A connected streaming box helps.26
  • Owners report black, yellow or brown spots on the picture, and some units shut off, freeze on the startup screen or flicker.20
  • Owners say the center looks sharp but the edges and corners blur, so text and fine details look soft across the picture.19
  • Owners say the picture is dim and washed out in bright rooms, can look too red or yellow, and some settings make colors overexposed.18
  • Owners say button presses on the remote and menus respond with a long delay, and connected game consoles or PCs show lag or stutter.13
  • Owners report Bluetooth speakers disconnect or fail to pair, Wi-Fi may connect without internet, and some HDMI ports or phone mirroring stop working.12
  • Owners say some units lack picture quality options like contrast and gamma, and some lose them after an update.9
  • Owners say sound drops out in some streaming apps, cuts out or stutters with a Bluetooth speaker, and is weak without an external speaker.9
  • Owners say dust gets inside and builds up on the lens fast, leaving spots on the picture, and the inside is hard to reach.8
  • Owners say it heats up fast after a few hours, and without air conditioning the polarizing film inside can melt.7

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of projector Magcubic HY320

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

42%

5.9

Image Quality

22%

5.6

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.1

Audio & Features

8%

7.0

Connectivity

6%

7.7

Design & Power

6.2
User score
User score
8.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 73% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.3
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 89% of models
Popularity:
Magcubic HY320 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 89.3% of projectors.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
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 92% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.5
ANSI lumens
390
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 390 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 85% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
10,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 10000:1, higher than 44% of projectors and equal to 6.8% of projectors.
Dynamic 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.
Supports 4K input.
Projection technology
LCD
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Throw ratio
1.1:1
Min throw distance
1 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1 m, shorter than 51.4% of projectors and equal to 7.4% of projectors.
Max projection size
150 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 150 inch, smaller than 67.7% of projectors and equal to 10% 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
240 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 240 ms, higher than 100% of projectors.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
?
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 45.3% of projectors and equal to 36.8% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
?
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N. of HDMI ports
?
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
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.
Operating system
Android 11
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81.3% of projectors run Android OS.
Android 11
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 64.9% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
TR Screen 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
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 25.3% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
60 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 60 W of power, less than 87.8% of projectors and equal to 1.7% of projectors.
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Magcubic HY320 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 20 degrees greater horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (50 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    50 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 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.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    TR Screen app.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
    Voice remote included.
  • 5 dB quieter operation
    This projector 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 AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
    Via pre-installed AirPin app.
  • 10,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector 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.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 8.56x cheaper
    Magcubic HY320 is cheaper than the average projector (£90 vs £770).
    £90 vs £770
  • 2.05x more popular
    Magcubic HY320 has a higher popularity than the average projector (10 vs 4.9).
    10 vs 4.87
  • 15.2% better value for money
    Magcubic HY320 has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.5 vs 6.5).
    7.5 vs 6.51
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 20 degrees greater horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (50 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    50 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
    Via pre-installed AirPin app.
  • 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.
  • Includes VGA
    This projector includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 45.3% of projectors include VGA input.
  • 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.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    TR Screen app.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
    Voice remote included.
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 18.8% of projectors feature Android OS.
    Android 11
  • 5 dB quieter operation
    This projector 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
  • 10,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector 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.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 83.9% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (0.5 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    0.5 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 175 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (60 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    60 W vs 235 W
  • 82.3% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (390 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    390 vs 2,200
  • 213 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (240 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    240 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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
  • 96.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    150 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 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
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector 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.
    Higher-resolution input is downscaled to the native image.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Narrower color gamut
    This projector has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (80% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    80% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 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
  • 82.3% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (390 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    390 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
  • Narrower color gamut
    This projector has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (80% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    80% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 96.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    150 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 213 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (240 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    240 ms vs 27 ms
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector 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.
    Higher-resolution input is downscaled to the native image.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 50% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (5 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    5W stereo.
    5 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 W higher standby power
    This projector 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.
    2.5 W vs 0.5 W

Video reviews

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

6.0
The DIY Car Guy
≈ estimated
18/10/2025
Setup walkthrough · settings, apps and mouse mode
Verdict
Magcubic HY320 is a decent projector for the price, but the creator would rather buy the older HY300 model.
9.0
DM Finds
≈ estimated
26/04/2025
Hands-on review · unboxing, sound and picture tests
Verdict
Magcubic HY320 is only usable with the lights off or blackout curtains, but it is worth buying at this price.
4.0
Najam Reviews Tech
≈ estimated
07/10/2024
Hands-on review · image, connections and noise tests
Verdict
Magcubic HY320 has a decent image for the price, but its fan noise and input lag make it hard to recommend.
9.0
Random Teq
≈ estimated
30/08/2024
Hands-on review · hardware, build and picture issues
Verdict
Magcubic HY320 offers strong value for money, with some corner cuts that rarely affect the viewing experience.
8.0
EasyGo Reviews
≈ estimated
12/08/2025
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Magcubic HY320 looks premium and bright for the price, with vibrant colours and sharp text in early tests.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

techplugged.com
05/10/2024
Hands-on review · 4K-labelled projector
Verdict
The Magcubic HY320 is a compact, easy-to-move projector with a sharp picture and built-in speakers, but true 4K content is hard to find.
boxedinsights.com
02/06/2024
Hands-on test · Compact 1080p projector
Verdict
The Magcubic HY320 is a bright, portable 1080p projector for dim rooms, but weak contrast and flaky streaming apps hold it back.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Magcubic HY320

  • High value for money as an extremely affordable budget projector
  • Sharp native 1080p resolution with 4K decoding support
  • Integrated Android 11 OS allowing direct access to Netflix, YouTube, and Disney+
  • Highly flexible 180-degree rotatable design for easy wall or ceiling projection
  • Simple setup with functional auto-keystone and manual focus ring
  • Built-in WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 for stable streaming and external audio pairing

What customers don't like about Magcubic HY320

  • Limited brightness (approx. 390 ANSI lumens) requires a completely dark room for best results
  • Weak built-in speakers that often lack volume or distort at high levels
  • Poor focus uniformity; edges may appear blurry when the center is sharp
  • Noticeable fan noise that can be distracting during quiet scenes
  • Dust accumulation inside the lens can occur quickly, leading to dark spots on the image
  • Potential longevity issues, including reports of early hardware failure or screen burn
  • High input latency on HDMI, making it unsuitable for competitive gaming

Verdict

The Magcubic HY320 is a portable smart projector featuring native 1080p Full HD resolution (up to 4K decoding support) and a brightness of 390 ANSI lumens. Running on Android 11.0 with a quad-core Allwinner H713 CPU and Mali-G31 GPU, it includes dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and a unique 180-degree rotatable stand for versatile wall or ceiling projection. Key advantages include its compact form factor, automatic vertical keystone correction, and built-in access to streaming apps like Netflix and YouTube without external devices. However, common drawbacks include a manual focus requirement, noticeable fan noise of approximately 30-35dB, a relatively basic 3W built-in speaker that often necessitates external audio, and limited visibility in well-lit environments.

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