Alwtniet HY300Pro
#27 in Under 1080pFull review
A $50 bedroom projector for watching YouTube or a plugged-in stick in the dark. It is the Magcubic HY300Pro under another name, so buy whichever is cheaper.
Amazon $49.99$49.99
The Alwtniet HY300Pro is the better projector overall, rated 2.9 to 2.7. The Alwtniet HY300Pro leads on streaming. The AKIYO O1 wins on warranty. The AKIYO O1 costs $6 less ($43.99 vs $49.99).
AKIYO O1
#38 in Under 1080pFull review
A very cheap mini projector for projecting cartoons on a bedroom ceiling in the dark. Its 720p panel and unverified brightness keep it a toy next to native 1080p models.
Amazon $43.99$43.99
Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Alwtniet HY300Pro for streaming (Android, no licensed Netflix vs no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick).
- Choose the AKIYO O1 for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 1080p projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Alwtniet HY300Pro | AKIYO O1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 9 200 ANSI lumens | 9 200 ANSI lumens |
| Value 15% | 88 $0.25 per lumen | 92 $0.22 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 30 1280 x 720 native, below 1080p | 30 1280 x 720 native, below 1080p |
| Streaming 15% | 50 Android, no licensed Netflix | 0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick |
| Setup 10% | 30 Auto keystone | 30 Auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 50 light source life not published (neutral score used) | 50 light source life not published (neutral score used) |
| Gaming 10% | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Alwtniet HY300Pro | AKIYO O1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 200 ANSI | 200 ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1280 x 720 (720p) | 1280 x 720 (720p) |
| Picture resolution | 720p | 720p |
| Display | LCD | - |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Dynamic contrast | 8,000:1 | 2,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Short throw (0.9:1) | Standard throw |
| Largest image | 135 in | 180 in |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Optical zoom | None | - |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Android, no licensed Netflix | None |
| Speakers | 5 W | 3 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Dimensions | 95 x 95 x 157 mm | 4.8 x 3.7 x 3.3 in |
| Weight | 0.8 lb | 0.8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2023-08 |