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Magcubic HY450 Max review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:1100Throw ratio:1.0:1Lamp life:50000 hours

Magcubic HY450 Max Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 7 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Magcubic HY450 Max
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.7

Technical score

30%

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25%

8.5

Reviews score

10%

6.7

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 69% of projectors
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 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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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

★Better than 97%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

42%

6.5

Image Quality

22%

6.3

Projection & Lens

12%

6.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.2

Audio & Features

8%

7.0

Connectivity

6%

7.1

Design & Power

â–²Better than 59%
8.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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80%

8.6

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
7 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 70%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Magcubic HY450 Max

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Reviewers like its sharp picture, decent speakers and automatic setup, but the streaming apps disappoint and the fan can be noisy.
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Technical Specifications of projector Magcubic HY450 Max

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

42%

6.5

Image Quality

22%

6.3

Projection & Lens

12%

6.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.2

Audio & Features

8%

7.0

Connectivity

6%

7.1

Design & Power

6.7
Reviews score
8.5
List score
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Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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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Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

8.1
ANSI lumens
1,100
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 1,100 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 66.3% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
2000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 2000:1, lower than 72% of projectors and equal to 7.3% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 27% of projectors and equal to 59.2% of projectors.
Output resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 25.9% of projectors and equal to 42.3% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCD
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.0:1
Min throw distance
0.9 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.9 m, shorter than 63.3% of projectors and equal to 2.7% of projectors.
Max projection size
135 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 135 inch, smaller than 78.4% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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What reviewers say
Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
?
Max HDMI bandwidth
?
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N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 54.2% of projectors and equal to 42.9% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector connects to Wi-Fi networks for streaming. 46.7% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This projector uses Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is newer than 83.1% of projectors and the same as in 14.9% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth for speakers and headphones. 49.4% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
5.4
This projector supports Bluetooth 5.4, more modern than 96.4% of projectors and equal to 3.6% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has built-in smart TV features. 56.2% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
Android 14
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 63.3% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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What reviewers say
Light source type
led
This projector uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.6% of projectors and equal to 39.9% of projectors.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
50,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 50,000 hours, shorter than 94.9% of projectors and equal to 2.3% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
50 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 50 W of power, less than 90.7% of projectors and equal to 1.4% of projectors.
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What reviewers say

Magcubic HY450 Max vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    Magcubic HY450 Max corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
  • 30,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (50,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    50,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.1% of projectors support voice commands.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • 14.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    7 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.5 vs 7.4
  • 17% better value for money
    Magcubic HY450 Max has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (8.13 vs 6.9).
    8.13 vs 6.95
  • 5.08x cheaper
    Magcubic HY450 Max is cheaper than the average projector (£130 vs £660).
    £130 vs £660
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • 5 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2026 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    2,026 vs 2,021
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    Magcubic HY450 Max corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • 0.11 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.9 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.9 m vs 1.0055 m
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.1% of projectors support voice commands.
  • 50% stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (15 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    15 W vs 10 W
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 19.1% of projectors feature Android OS.
  • 30,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (50,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    50,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 180 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (50 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    50 W vs 230 W
  • 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
  • 50% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (1,100 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    1,100 vs 2,200
  • 115 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (135 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    135 inch vs 250 inch
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (2000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    2,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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 RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not display 3D with glasses, while the average projector does. 54.4% of projectors offer 3D with glasses.
  • 10.7% lower sentiment score
    6.7 vs 7.5
  • 50% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (1,100 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    1,100 vs 2,200
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (2000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    2,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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 glasses support
    This projector does not display 3D with glasses, while the average projector does. 54.4% of projectors offer 3D with glasses.
  • 115 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (135 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    135 inch vs 250 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
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 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

9.0
Gears and Tech
≈ estimated
14/06/2026
Hands-on review · setup, picture, sound and Android
Verdict
Magcubic HY450 Max offers excellent value and works as an everyday replacement, though it suits dark rooms best.
9.0
HiFi Zone
≈ estimated
21/05/2026
Hands-on review · picture, daylight, noise and speed tests
Verdict
Magcubic HY450 Max is very good value, with a bright, punchy picture and quieter operation than its predecessor.
8.0
Jayce Ooi
≈ estimated
21/02/2026
Full review · brightness, color, playback and gaming tests
Verdict
Magcubic HY450 Max is a solid budget Android projector, brightest in its price range and suited to video and casual games.
9.0
AuraBox 360
≈ estimated
16/01/2026
Full real-world test · brightness, color, latency and noise
Verdict
Magcubic HY450 Max is one of the best options at its price for a bright home projector with strong color.
9.0
AuraBox 360
≈ estimated
13/01/2026
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Magcubic HY450 Max is the best Magcubic projector so far, recommended if you want top brightness and image quality.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Magcubic HY450 Max

  • 50000 hours of lamp life lasts for many years of regular viewing.
  • 1100 ANSI lumens copes with some room light.
  • Motorized focus sets the sharpness without touching the lens.
  • HDR10 and HDR10+ both play on this projector.
  • The 15 W speaker gives enough sound for a small room.
  • It can be mounted on a ceiling.

What customers don't like about Magcubic HY450 Max

  • At 2.37 kg it is heavy to carry.
  • No built-in battery means it must stay plugged into a wall socket.
  • The largest picture is 135 inch.
  • The 2000:1 contrast makes dark scenes look flat.
  • Its speaker is not stereo.

Verdict

With 1100 ANSI lumens and 50000 hours of lamp life, the Magcubic HY450 Max is built for a room that gets some daylight. It plays HDR10 and HDR10+ films at 1920x1080, and motorized focus sets the sharpness without touching the lens. The 15 W speaker is enough for a small room, and Android OS brings streaming apps onto the projector. It can work from a ceiling mount or a shelf. The trade-offs come from its size and weight. At 2.37 kg and 240 mm wide, it is heavy to move, and with no built-in battery it must stay plugged in. Its 2000:1 contrast is modest, so dark scenes lack depth. It suits a buyer who wants a bright, long-lasting projector for a living room or office and does not plan to carry it around.

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