HP MC425
#52 in Native 1080pFull review
A cheap, compact short throw projector for small rooms, dorms and camping with a power bank. Pair it with a streaming stick and a dark room.
Amazon $109.95$109.95
The HP MC425 rates 3.3 among native 1080p projectors; the Alwtniet HY300Pro rates 2.9 among under 1080p ones. The Alwtniet HY300Pro costs $59.96 less ($49.99 vs $109.95).
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
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (native 1080p and under 1080p), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | HP MC425 | Alwtniet HY300Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 9 200 ISO 21118 lumens | 9 200 ANSI lumens |
| Value 15% | 53 $0.55 per lumen | 88 $0.25 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 1920 x 1080 native | 30 1280 x 720 native, below 1080p |
| Streaming 15% | 50 Android TV, no licensed Netflix | 50 Android, no licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone | 30 Auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 100 20,000 hour LED | 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% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| HP MC425 | Alwtniet HY300Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 200 ISO 21118 | 200 ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1280 x 720 (720p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p | 720p |
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Light source life | 20,000 hours | - |
| Dynamic contrast | - | 8,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Short throw (0.8:1) | Short throw (0.9:1) |
| Largest image | 120 in | 135 in |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Android TV, no licensed Netflix | Android, no licensed Netflix |
| HDMI ports | 1 | - |
| Speakers | - | 5 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Power | 55 W | - |
| Dimensions | 4.02 x 4.72 x 6.14 in | 95 x 95 x 157 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 lb | 0.8 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 years |
| Released | 2025-09 | - |