Best Magcubic Projector 2026: 19 Models Sorted (and the Netflix Catch)

Quick Answer: The Magcubic HY350GT (about $123 street per Projector Central, $135-169.99 on Magcubic’s own store) is the best Magcubic projector for most people: native 1080p, 650 ANSI lumens, a 15W speaker, and, most importantly, Google TV with built-in Google Cast instead of the plain Android build on cheaper models. For a bigger, brighter picture, the HY450GT (1,100 lumens, Google TV-certified for Full HD Netflix per AndroidPCTV) is the step up. The HY300 Pro (about $60) is the cheapest way in, but it is native 720p, measured 165 ANSI lumens in SmartZone.de’s test, and played Netflix only in SD in netzwelt.de’s October 2026 test. Ignore every “4K” and “8K” badge in the lineup: all 19 current models use native 720p or 1080p panels.

Magcubic has become one of the best-selling budget projector names on Amazon and AliExpress. The Hong Kong-based brand claims more than 2,000,000 users on its own store. It has never had a dedicated guide on this site, so we went through the full US lineup model by model. Prices come from Magcubic’s own US Shopify store and Projector Central’s database, checked October 29, 2026. Test data comes from two German reviews that measured the HY300 Pro on the bench.

Magcubic’s lineup, by the numbers

• 19 projector models on one store. Magcubic’s own US store listed 19 different projectors on October 29, 2026, from the $54 HY300Pro+ to the $230.99 M800. Projector Central’s database lists 20 Magcubic models once retailer-specific variants like the HY320 NTV and L018 NTV are counted.
• Every one is native 720p or 1080p. Listings advertise “4K support” and “8K support”, but that only means the projector decodes the file and downscales it. No current Magcubic model has a native 4K panel.
• Measured brightness ran 43% below the claim. SmartZone.de’s January 2026 test of the HY300 Pro measured 165 ANSI lumens against a claimed 290, and 44 dB(A) of fan noise against an advertised figure under 25 dB.
• The same model is listed at up to three different prices. On October 29, 2026, Magcubic’s own store carried three separate HY350MAX listings at $89.90, $118.99 and $145.84, and two HY450MAX listings at $145.99 and $215.99, both against the same $458.99 “compare at” price.
• “Ultra short throw” is used loosely. Magcubic labels the 0.6:1 HY450 and the 1.0:1 HY450GT as ultra short throw. By Projector Central’s definition, UST starts below 0.4:1.

Our top picks at a glance

1. Magcubic HY350GT — Best Overall

The HY350GT wins because it fixes the weakest part of every cheap Magcubic: the software. Most of the lineup runs a generic Android 14 build, the kind of system that left Netflix stuck in SD on the HY300 Pro in netzwelt.de’s test. The GT models run Google TV instead, and Google certification is how a projector gets the DRM keys streaming services need to send HD video. At a 650 ANSI lumen rating it is bright enough for a 100-inch image in a dark room and roughly 80 inches with dim lamps on. The 1.0:1 throw ratio means it needs about 7.3 feet of distance for 100 inches, so plan on a shelf or stand at the back of the room. For the wider field of streaming-first projectors across brands, see our best smart projector guide.

2. Magcubic HY450GT — Best Brightness

The HY450GT is the HY350GT’s bigger sibling: the same Google TV advantage with a rated 1,100 lumens, which buys you a larger image or a little more tolerance for ambient light. Treat that number with care, though. Magcubic says 1,100 ANSI, Projector Central files it as 1,100 ISO lumens, and AndroidPCTV’s own launch article quoted both 800 and 1,100 ANSI. The spec sheets also disagree on software: AndroidPCTV reported Android TV 15, while Magcubic’s own product page lists Android 11. Pricing is just as loose. Projector Central shows a $150 street price against a $400 MSRP, AndroidPCTV saw about $189 on Amazon and AliExpress, and Magcubic’s own store asked $245.99 on October 29. Check two retailers before you pay the higher figure.

3. Magcubic HY350MAX — Best Value 1080p

On hardware alone, the HY350MAX is close to the HY350GT: native 1080p, 600 instead of 650 ANSI lumens, the same 1.0:1 throw and the same speaker class. What you give up is the certified software. If you already own a Fire TV Stick, Roku, or Chromecast, that matters less, and the HY350MAX becomes the cheapest native-1080p Magcubic worth buying. Just shop carefully. Magcubic’s own store listed it three times on October 29, 2026 at $89.90, $118.99 and $145.84. Same model, same 600 ANSI spec, $56 apart. Our best projector under $200 guide compares it against other budget 1080p options.

4. Magcubic HY300 Pro — Best Ultra-Cheap / Travel

The HY300 Pro is the model that made Magcubic famous, and its appeal is simple: a working projector on a rotating stand for about $60, light enough to aim at a bedroom ceiling. Both German bench tests liked it for the money and documented the catches. SmartZone.de measured 165 ANSI lumens, a loud 44 dB(A) fan, and 44 W of power draw, and noted the 70 cm DC cable rules out running it from a power bank. netzwelt.de’s October 2026 test found that streaming apps ran, but Netflix only played in SD. Keep it to dark rooms and images of 60 to 80 inches, and feed it from a laptop or stick over HDMI when picture quality matters. The HY300Pro+ variant ($54-66.99 on Magcubic’s store) adds a second speaker and a 290 ANSI rating on the same 720p panel. For other pocket-size options, see our best mini projector guide.

5. Magcubic HY450 — Shortest Throw

If your room is too shallow for a 1.0:1 projector, the HY450’s 0.6:1 lens is the Magcubic to get. It puts 100 inches on the wall from a coffee table about 4.4 feet back. Magcubic sells it as an “ultra short throw” projector; the phrase is even in the product URL. That is a short throw projector by any standard definition. A real UST laser TV like the LG CineBeam HU915QB runs a 0.19:1 ratio and sits about 17 inches from the wall. The spec sheet itself also needs a pinch of salt: the same page claims 26,000:1 contrast in one place and 1,500:1 in another. For name-brand short throw picks with published input lag and real throw specs, see our best short throw projector guide.

How far back each Magcubic needs to sit

Throw ratio times screen width gives the distance. A 100-inch 16:9 screen is about 87 inches wide.

The full Magcubic lineup (October 2026)

All prices are from Magcubic’s own US store on October 29, 2026. Where a model is listed more than once, both prices are shown. Brightness is Magcubic’s own rating.

What to watch for before buying a Magcubic projector

• Pick the software before the brightness. A Google TV (GT) or NTV model, or a licensed streaming stick, is the difference between HD Netflix and SD Netflix. A brighter plain-Android model does not fix that.
• Read “4K support” and “8K support” as decoding only. Every Magcubic panel is 720p or 1080p. If you want native 4K detail, that starts at a different price tier; see our best 4K projector under $1000 guide.
• Discount rated brightness for real-world use. The only measured Magcubic, the HY300 Pro, came in 43% under the spec sheet SmartZone.de tested against. Size the screen to the measured figure, not the box.
• Check the throw ratio, not the “UST” label. Magcubic uses ultra short throw for 0.6:1 and 1.0:1 lenses. Our projector throw distance calculator shows the real distance for your screen size.
• Compare listings for the same model. Magcubic’s own store lists some models two or three times at different prices, and the “compare at” figures sit well above any price we found anyone actually charging.
• Test early. Magcubic offers a 1-year warranty and a 30-day return window, per its own store, so check brightness, focus at the corners, and fan noise in the first weeks.

The bottom line

For most buyers, the Magcubic HY350GT is the one to get: native 1080p, a 650 ANSI lumen rating Projector Central also lists, and Google TV, which the cheaper plain-Android models can’t match for streaming. Step up to the HY450GT for a bigger, brighter image with certified Full HD Netflix. Pick the HY350MAX if you already own a streaming stick and want native 1080p for under $100 on a good day. Choose the HY300 Pro only for a dark bedroom or travel at about $60, and the HY450 if your room is too shallow for anything else. Whatever you buy, ignore the 4K/8K badges and the UST label and judge it on native resolution, throw ratio, and software. For the honest ultra-budget tier across every brand, see our best projector under $100 guide, and our best Groview projector guide covers another Amazon budget brand with the same marketing-lumens gap.