HP MC425
#37 in 1080p and underFull 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 2.8. The HP MC425 leads on resolution, setup and warranty. The Magcubic HY300 Pro+ wins on value. The Magcubic HY300 Pro+ costs $49.96 less ($59.99 vs $109.95).
Magcubic HY300 Pro+
#80 in 1080p and underFull review
A cheap bedroom or kids’ room projector for dark rooms, with a better speaker than the HY300 Pro. Its 720p panel puts it behind any native 1080p projector for sharpness.
Amazon $59.99$59.99
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 resolution (1920 x 1080 native vs 1280 x 720 native, below 1080p), setup (Autofocus, auto keystone vs Auto keystone) and warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
- Choose the Magcubic HY300 Pro+ for value ($0.30 per lumen vs $0.55 per lumen).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 1080p and under projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | HP MC425 | Magcubic HY300 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 9 200 ISO 21118 lumens | 9 200 ANSI lumens |
| Value 15% | 53 $0.55 per lumen | 82 $0.30 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 | Magcubic HY300 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| HDR | - | HDR10 |
| Dynamic contrast | - | 1,500:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Short throw (0.8:1) | Standard throw |
| 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 | 1 |
| Speakers | - | 5 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Power | 55 W | - |
| Dimensions | 4.02 x 4.72 x 6.14 in | 3.7 in diameter x 6.2 in |
| Weight | 2.2 lb | 0.9 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 years |
| Released | 2025-09 | 2026-03 |