GAREGEAR’s Review of the Magcubic HY320 Projector
This Is GAREGEAR’s Honest Review of the Magcubic HY320 Projector – The Good, The Bad and the Should you Buy It?
So You’re looking for a Decent 4K Projector that can make it feel like your at the Movies? The Magcubic HY320 might be it! There are plenty of sub £100 Projectors on the market, and we think this one is the best.
Here’s Why… You Won’t find better, unless your budget is over $1000+
The Bad – Things we Don’t Like about the Magcubic HY320 Projector:
- It’s made of Plastic – feels cheap
- Low Brightness – You need to watch in the dark.
- Low Contrast – Darker scenes can lose detail due to the projector’s lower contrast ratio. So Dark scenes – not so great!
- Not good for Gaming – The input lag makes the HY320 un-usable for fast-paced games. However, slower-paced games might be more playable. Imagine pressing shoot and it takes 1 second to react, not great.
The Good – Things we Like:
- It’s got a great adjustable stand meaning LOADS of viewing Angles. Nice!
- Sharp and Colorful Viewing: For the price, the 1080p resolution produces a sharp and enjoyable picture, particularly for content with bold colours.
- The Main Reason – A Large Viewing Screen. This is why you will want to buy this projector. You get a Large Vivid Viewing Screen, that has a Way better resolution than its predecessor the HY300.
Sound Quality
The built-in speaker on the HY320 is adequate but not ideal for a truly immersive cinematic experience. For the best audio quality, consider connecting the projector to a dedicated speaker system. Probably Obvious, imagine the speakers in your phone, its just as good as that.
Value for Money
Priced at around US$60, the Magcubic HY320 offers exceptional value for casual movie watchers and those seeking a large-screen experience on a budget. While it won’t compete with $1000+ high-end projectors in terms of image quality or features, it delivers a surprisingly enjoyable viewing experience for everyday use.
Who Should Consider Buying the Magcubic HY320?
- Movie watchers who want a large screen experience.
- Users who primarily watch content with vibrant colours like cartoons and anime.
- Anyone looking for a portable projector for occasional outdoor movie nights (assuming a sufficiently dark environment).
Who Should Look Elsewhere?
- Home theatre enthusiasts seeking the best possible image quality and performance. – This will not be it. Don’t expect it to be like the Cinema.
- Gamers requiring a projector with minimal input lag for fast-paced games. – It will not work
- Users who need a projector for brightly lit environments. – 10,000 lumens is not sufficient for bright environments.
Final Verdict
The Magcubic HY320 projector is a great option for users who prioritize a large-screen entertainment experience. While it has limitations in brightness, contrast, and gaming suitability, it delivers a surprisingly good image quality for everyday movie watching and casual content consumption. For its price point, the HY320 offers exceptional value and a unique way to enjoy your favourite shows and movies on a truly cinematic scale. It’s Good for Casual YouTube, Movie Nights, It’s cheaper than a TV – Especially comparing the screen size. You probably have a good idea on if this projector is right for you now!
Magcubic HY320 Projector: 1080p Native, 4K Supported, Android 11, WiFi 6, BT 5.0
£69.99 (Free Delivery)
Magcubic HY320: 1080p Projector, 4K Ready, Portable & Rotates (180°)! Android 11, BT 5.0, Built-in Speaker. Big Screen Entertainment Anywhere!
Description
Unleash Your Home Cinema: Magcubic HY320 Portable Projector
Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and seamless entertainment with the Magcubic HY320 Projector!
- Native 1080p Resolution: Experience exceptional picture quality with sharp, clear images that bring your content to life.
- 4K Decoding: Enjoy smooth playback of your favorite 4K content, even if the projector outputs at 1080p.
- High Brightness: Enjoy clear visuals, even in well-lit environments.
- Portable Cinema Experience: Take your entertainment anywhere! This lightweight projector is perfect for movie nights under the stars, backyard gatherings, or creating a home theatre experience.
- 180° Rotatable Projection: Project onto walls, ceilings, or even the floor for a truly flexible viewing experience.
- Auto Keystone Correction: Enjoy perfectly aligned images every time. No more fumbling with adjustments, thanks to the auto-correction feature.
- Built-in HiFi Speaker: Immerse yourself in rich audio without additional setups. Pair your projector with external devices via Bluetooth 5.0 for even more options.
- Wireless Screen Mirroring: Project content from your phone or tablet seamlessly.
Additional Highlights:
- Android 11.0 CPU & Mali-G31 GPU: Powerful processing for smooth performance.
- Eye-Care Technology: Minimizes the impact of blue light for comfortable viewing (especially for children).
- Easy Setup: Auto keystone and manual focus correction for a quick and hassle-free setup.
- Max 150″ Display: Create a large and immersive viewing experience.
Upgrade your entertainment experience with the Magcubic HY320 Projector!
Additional information
| Remote controller included | YES |
|---|---|
| plug-type | EU Plug, US PLUG, UK Plug |
| Built-in Speaker | YES |
| Colour | Black, Grey |
28 reviews for Magcubic HY320 Projector: 1080p Native, 4K Supported, Android 11, WiFi 6, BT 5.0
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FAQ:
What is the difference between the Magcubic HY300 Vs Magcubic HY320 Projectors? – The Magcubic HY300 is 720p and the HY300 is 1080p which makes a big noticeable difference is viewing quality. 720p looks grainy, and 1080p looks HD, when it comes to 4k and 1080p the difference is not as noticeable to the eye but from 720p to 1080p, this will make a huge difference to your eyes!
Andrea Xiong –
Projector shyk in its price
Ildefonso Sollami –
delivers great image. worth the price
Branda Goshorn –
The shipment arrived in 7 days. So far, everything is OK.
Alfredo Lamanna –
Product arrived fast and high quality image. Well satisfied for the purchase. Still learning to use the functions
Dastan Nurbolatev –
Box arrived damaged
Debbie Tanner –
During the tests. For this money, it may be, but do not expect good image quality.
Isadora Heer –
Price performance product. When watching movies or listening to music, the fan sound is not even heard. It is more efficient if you connect an external audio system or headphones.
Vladimiro De Angelo –
Spectacular, projector fulfills well what it promises for the value it costs
Gayla Tincher –
Very fast shipping to Germany. Article as described. I don’t have long-term experience yet.
Graham Rankin –
Superb video projector the quality is at the rendezvous Android 11 Applications inside range from NetFlex to Kodi The video rendering is really impeccable that has replaced my old video projector of good brand but really too old compared to the resolution of it it is impeccable to see movies. Practical slight only one small problem adjusting the inclination is done by notch what I understand to support the weight but suddenly it is not adjustable as we want for a perfect fit in terms of inclination .. I had to raise it myself in relation to my needs!
Clarita Pursell –
It is a very good product.
Lisabeth Brennen –
Very pleased hear excellent, convenient to operate the icons of yutub Netflix immediately appear when fasteners to electricity the projector
Diedra Spath –
Good product super image I recommend
Emma Carra –
Very good projector! Good image, very good connectivity too and works too well in the dark Only point of attention is that sometimes the system will bug when starting and everything is white, hence you need to turn off and plug again from the outlet. Apart from that, really good!! I recommend too much
Cindi Mcfarlin –
Great projector for the price. Huge picture, apps are running with no issues. Cons: loud fan and tinny speaker.
Samirah Hood –
Excellent for its price, but you need a completely dark room, as may be useful in the classroom if it is not dark
Émeric Figuier –
The more perpendicular to the screen (Wall) the better. Noisy, but if the Bluetooth speaker is good then the noise is not noticeable.
Renesmae Knapp –
Fashion Mir pratsyu, the picture is good
Ellie Julius –
Very good picture quality. Bad speaker
Starr Lheureux –
Works perfect easy and fast to install. Need to have a tripod because the projector has some fix position you can move it up őr down and the tripod make it easy to get sharp picture by variate the height.
Della Drew –
I buy a second such projector. It’s a great thing. Came in 9 days. Just connected to the network received an update, just updated, the second came. There is no garbage on a white background, on Black the lights are minimal.
Enrique Lutz –
Very good recommend very good recommend very good recommend very good recommend very good recommend very good recommend very good recommend very good recommend
Speranzio Bartolone –
You have to test it now.
Kawano Tanyu –
it is pretty good not bad, clean, and clear, but there is room for improvement good buy it pass my expectations a little bit.
Gage Edmonds –
I’m still going to test!
Durante Sciara –
Was delivered in a short time. The product price is very good as performance. There is no significant deficiency. I checked the device during the day and from a long distance. Closely and will be even clearer in the dark.
Marlen Akhmetov –
I recommend. I recommend. I recommend. I recommend. I recommend. I recommend. I recommend. I recommend. I recommend. I recommend. I recommend. I recommend.
Shanda Gatling –
Good product, on the image, has nothing to complain about, but will definitely need to use an external sound box, because the sound leaves something to be desired, but already expected by the reviews, so I knew what I was buying. Recommend!