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REKION HY300 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£45Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:250Throw ratio:?Lamp life:50000 hours

REKION HY300 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

REKION HY300
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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%

6.4

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 51% of projectors
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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 95% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

★Better than 95%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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%

6.0

Image Quality

22%

6.0

Projection & Lens

12%

7.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.0

Audio & Features

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

7.0

Design & Power

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Reviews score

Reviews score
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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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.8.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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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.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £45
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of projector REKION HY300

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

42%

6.0

Image Quality

22%

6.0

Projection & Lens

12%

7.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.0

Audio & Features

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

7.0

Design & Power

6.4
Reviews score
7.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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 95% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.0
ANSI lumens
250
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 250 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 90.4% of projectors and equal to 1.6% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
?
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
1280x720
This projector supports output resolution up to 1280x720, lower than 83.4% of projectors and equal to 5.8% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCD
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Throw ratio
?
Min throw distance
1.2 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.2 m, longer than 62.1% of projectors and equal to 7.4% of projectors.
Max projection size
200 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 200 inch, smaller than 51.4% of projectors and equal to 12.5% 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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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
?
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
This projector supports Bluetooth 5, more modern than 62.4% of projectors and equal to 17.1% 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 13
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
?
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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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
?
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REKION HY300 vs the average projector

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  • Supports auto keystone correction
    REKION HY300 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 14.67x cheaper
    REKION HY300 is cheaper than the average projector (£45 vs £660).
    £45 vs £660
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 19.1% of projectors feature Android OS.
  • 14.9% better value for money
    REKION HY300 has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.98 vs 6.9).
    7.98 vs 6.95
  • 14.67x cheaper
    REKION HY300 is cheaper than the average projector (£45 vs £660).
    £45 vs £660
  • 14.9% better value for money
    REKION HY300 has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.98 vs 6.9).
    7.98 vs 6.95
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    REKION HY300 corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 88.6% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (250 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    250 vs 2,200
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • 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
  • 0.19 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.2 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 50 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (200 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    200 inch vs 250 inch
  • 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.
  • 88.6% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (250 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    250 vs 2,200
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • 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.
  • 0.19 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.2 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 50 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (200 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    200 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

Third-party reviews

What customers like about REKION HY300

  • Android 13 is built in, so streaming apps run without a separate stick.
  • AirPlay and Miracast let phones and laptops mirror their screen.
  • Auto keystone correction straightens a tilted picture.
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 connect to phones and speakers.
  • It can project up to 200 inch, a big picture from a small unit.
  • Ceiling projection is supported, so it works on a ceiling mount.

What customers don't like about REKION HY300

  • 250 lumens is dim, so it needs a fully dark room.
  • Manual focus means you sharpen the picture by hand.
  • The 1280x720 output is lower than the 1920x1080 panel, so fine detail looks softer.
  • It has no RJ45 port, so a wired network cable is not an option.
  • The 1.2 m minimum throw means it needs room between the lens and the wall.

Verdict

The REKION HY300 needs a dark room, because at 250 lumens it is dim. Brightness is its main limit, and any light in the room washes out the picture. It runs Android 13, and Wi-Fi 6, AirPlay and Miracast let phones and laptops send their screen to it. Auto keystone correction straightens the image when it sits at an angle. Focus is manual, so you focus by hand until the picture is sharp. It can project up to 200 inch, and it needs at least 1.2 m of throw. The image runs at 1280x720 while the panel is 1920x1080, so fine detail looks softer. Bluetooth 5.0 and a built-in speaker cover basic sound. It suits a buyer who wants a simple movie screen for a bedroom and can keep the blinds closed.

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