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 is the better projector overall, rated 3.3 to 3.0. The HP MC425 leads on value, setup and warranty. The DBPOWER E2 Pro wins on streaming. The HP MC425 costs $50.04 less ($109.95 vs $159.99).
DBPOWER E2 Pro
#86 in Native 1080pFull review
A portable 1080p projector with Netflix built in for dark bedrooms and dorms. It is too dim for a lit room.
Amazon $159.99$159.99
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 HP MC425 for value ($0.55 per lumen vs $0.80 per lumen), setup (Autofocus, auto keystone vs Auto keystone) and warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
- Choose the DBPOWER E2 Pro for streaming (Maker OS with licensed Netflix vs Android TV, no licensed Netflix).
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 | HP MC425 | DBPOWER E2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 9 200 ISO 21118 lumens | 9 200 ANSI lumens |
| Value 15% | 53 $0.55 per lumen | 24 $0.80 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 1920 x 1080 native | 100 1920 x 1080 native |
| Streaming 15% | 50 Android TV, no licensed Netflix | 100 Maker OS with 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 | DBPOWER E2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 200 ISO 21118 | 200 ANSI |
| 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 | Short throw (0.8:1) | Standard throw (1.2:1) |
| Largest image | 120 in | - |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Android TV, no licensed Netflix | Maker OS, licensed Netflix |
| HDMI ports | 1 | - |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Power | 55 W | - |
| Dimensions | 4.02 x 4.72 x 6.14 in | - |
| Weight | 2.2 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 years |
| Released | 2025-09 | 2024-10 |