AuKing V301 Roku TV
#52 in Native 1080pFull review
A native 1080p Roku TV projector with automatic setup for a bedroom or backyard. At its price, the missing brightness rating is a real drawback against rated rivals.
Amazon $164.99 eBay$164.99
The AuKing V301 Roku TV is the better projector overall, rated 3.3 to 3.1. The AuKing V301 Roku TV leads on streaming. The HP MC425 wins on brightness.
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HP MC425
#83 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 $165 eBay$165
Which should you buy?
- Choose the AuKing V301 Roku TV for streaming (Roku TV with licensed Netflix vs Android TV, no licensed Netflix).
- Choose the HP MC425 for brightness (200 ISO 21118 lumens vs no ANSI or ISO brightness rating).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every native 1080p projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | AuKing V301 Roku TV | HP MC425 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 0 no ANSI or ISO brightness rating | 9 200 ISO 21118 lumens |
| Value 15% | 50 no rated brightness (neutral score used) | 21 $0.82 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 1920 x 1080 native | 100 1920 x 1080 native |
| Streaming 15% | 100 Roku TV with licensed Netflix | 50 Android TV, no licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 50 light source life not published (neutral score used) | 100 20,000 hour LED |
| Gaming 10% | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| AuKing V301 Roku TV | HP MC425 | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | - | 200 ISO 21118 |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| Display | - | LCD |
| Light source | - | LED |
| Light source life | - | 20,000 hours |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw | Short throw (0.8:1) |
| Largest image | - | 120 in |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Optical zoom | - | None |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Roku TV, licensed Netflix | Android TV, no licensed Netflix |
| HDMI ports | - | 1 |
| Speakers | 10 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 32 dB | - |
| Power | - | 55 W |
| Dimensions | 7.32 x 6.14 x 10.12 in | 4.02 x 4.72 x 6.14 in |
| Weight | 4 lb | 2.2 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2025-09 |