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Magcubic HY450C Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:900Throw ratio:0.6:1Lamp life:?

Magcubic HY450C 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 HY450C
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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
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Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

90%

7.0

Technical score

10%

2.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 54% of projectors
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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 90% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

★Better than 90%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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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â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

42%

6.5

Image Quality

22%

7.3

Projection & Lens

12%

7.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.4

Audio & Features

8%

6.9

Connectivity

6%

7.1

Design & Power

â–²Better than 69%
2.0

User score

User score
2.0/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

2.0

User ratings

30%

2.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 99%
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Technical Specifications of projector Magcubic HY450C

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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–² Better than 69% of models
Score components:

42%

6.5

Image Quality

22%

7.3

Projection & Lens

12%

7.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.4

Audio & Features

8%

6.9

Connectivity

6%

7.1

Design & Power

7.0
User score
User score
2.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

2.0

User ratings

30%

2.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
2.0
Popularity
Popularity
2.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Popularity:
Magcubic HY450C has a popularity score of 2 points, which is lower than 61.8% of projectors.
2.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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 90% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

7.4
ANSI lumens
900
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 900 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 70.5% of projectors and equal to 0.9% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
26,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 26000:1, higher than 63.9% 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.
Projection technology
LCD
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Throw ratio
0.6:1
Min throw distance
0.55 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.55 m, shorter than 85.6% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
Max projection size
?
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
?
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
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
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 41.6% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector supports Wi-Fi. 47.2% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), more modern than 84.6% of projectors and equal to 13.4% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5.4
This projector supports Bluetooth 5.4, more modern than 98.1% of projectors and equal to 1.9% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has smart TV features. 56.4% of projectors have smart TV features.
Google TV built in.
Operating system
Android
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81.3% of projectors run Android OS.
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.
Bluetooth voice remote included.
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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
?
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
130 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 130 W of power, less than 65% of projectors and equal to 0.4% of projectors.
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Magcubic HY450C vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.7% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (85% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    85% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 15 degrees greater horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (45 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    45 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • 0.48 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.6 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.55 m vs 1.025 m
  • 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.
    Google TV built in.
  • 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.
  • 13.2% better value for money
    Magcubic HY450C has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.36 vs 6.5).
    7.36 vs 6.51
  • 3.5x cheaper
    Magcubic HY450C is cheaper than the average projector (£220 vs £770).
    £220 vs £770
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.7% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (85% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    85% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (26000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    26,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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 (auto-focus vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • 15 degrees greater horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (45 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    45 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 0.48 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.6 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.55 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.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    This projector supports a newer Wi-Fi standard than the average projector (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average projector supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • Includes memory card slot
    This projector includes an external memory slot, while the average projector does not. 10% of projectors include an external memory slot.
    SD card slot.
  • 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.
    Google TV built in.
  • 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.
  • 29% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (2.2 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    2.2 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 59.1% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (900 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    900 vs 2,200
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser
  • 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
  • 4x lower user score
    User score
    2.0/ 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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    the average projector
    Magcubic HY450C has a lower user score than the average projector (2.00 vs 8.000).
    2 vs 8
  • 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.
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not support 3D glasses, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D glasses.
  • 4x lower user score
    User score
    2.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
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    Magcubic HY450C
    the average projector
    Magcubic HY450C has a lower user score than the average projector (2.00 vs 8.000).
    2 vs 8
  • 59.1% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (900 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    900 vs 2,200
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not support 3D glasses, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D glasses.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 75 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (220 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    220 mm vs 145 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
WorthWhile
≈ estimated
10/11/2025
Unboxing and full review · brightness, autofocus and Android tests
Verdict
Magcubic HY450C is the strongest Full HD Magcubic yet, with excellent brightness, colour and autofocus.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

laurentwillen.de
12/05/2026
Hands-on test · Short-throw LCD
Verdict
The Magcubic HY450C is a portable short-throw LCD that suits holiday use and kids' cartoons in a dark room, but not HDR films.
laurentwillen.be
12/05/2026
Hands-on test · Short-throw LCD
Verdict
The Magcubic HY450C is a portable short-throw LCD that suits holiday use and kids' cartoons in a dark room, but not HDR films.
laurentwillen.com
12/05/2026
Hands-on test · Short-throw LCD
Verdict
The Magcubic HY450C is a portable short-throw LCD that suits holiday use and kids' cartoons in a dark room, but not HDR films.
laurentwillen.nl
12/05/2026
Hands-on test · Short-throw LCD
Verdict
The Magcubic HY450C is a portable short-throw LCD that suits holiday use and kids' cartoons in a dark room, but not HDR films.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Magcubic HY450C

  • Impressive 0.6:1 ultra-short throw ratio, allowing for a 100-inch screen from just 1.3 metres away.
  • High brightness for its class, rated at 900 ANSI lumens, which outperforms many other budget models in moderately lit rooms.
  • Effective autofocus and auto keystone correction systems that simplify the initial setup.
  • Decent built-in stereo sound quality, with some users noting it is significantly better than previous Magcubic models.
  • Smooth Android 11 performance with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage, facilitating fluid app navigation.
  • Excellent value for money, often cited as a more affordable alternative to a large television.

What customers don't like about Magcubic HY450C

  • Noticeable loss of sharpness or blurring at the corners of the image when the centre is perfectly focused.
  • Lack of official licensing for apps like Netflix, which may limit streaming to standard definition rather than Full HD.
  • Relatively loud fan noise that some users compare to a vacuum cleaner.
  • Absence of a standard tripod mount or threaded holes, making ceiling or wall installation difficult without custom brackets.
  • Poor depth of field, making it difficult to maintain focus if the projector is not perfectly perpendicular to the screen.
  • Occasional overheating issues reported by some long-term users.

Verdict

The Magcubic HY450C is a native 1080p Full HD ultra-short-throw projector featuring a 0.6:1 throw ratio that allows for a 100-inch screen from just 1.3 metres away. It delivers 900 ANSI lumens of brightness and a 26,000:1 contrast ratio, supported by an Allwinner H716 processor with 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and an Android 11 operating system. Key advantages include its autofocus and auto-keystone capabilities, built-in dual 5W Hi-Fi speakers, and advanced connectivity with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4. However, common drawbacks include a lack of optical zoom, relatively high fan noise, and potential focus uniformity issues where corners may appear blurry when the centre is sharp.

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