Magcubic HY300Max Portable Projector with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 and Auto Focus

A dedicated cinema space calls for a fixed setup, while occasional viewing in different rooms benefits from a portable projector. The Magcubic HY300Max is designed for the latter, with a compact form and a 180° rotating adjustment for flexible placement. Its native 720p picture and support for 4K input make it suited to films, shows and gaming in a dim room. Built-in apps and wireless connectivity offer straightforward ways to get started.

Best use cases

Use the HY300Max for a bedroom film night, a home cinema setup with the curtains closed, or viewing outdoors after sunset. Its short-throw design can help when the projector needs to sit relatively close to the wall, while the tabletop format makes it easy to position on a suitable flat surface. The image is native 720p, with support for video input up to 3840 x 2160 pixels, 4K support refers to input, rather than the native display resolution.

Wi-Fi 6 supports wireless use with phones and laptops, and Bluetooth 5.4 adds another connection option. For a wired source, connect a compatible device through HDMI or USB, listed compatible devices include laptops, smartphones and gaming consoles with HDMI or USB video output. Some streaming services may restrict screen mirroring of protected content, so a separate streaming device is the recommended route for those apps. For best viewing, choose a dim environment, such as a bedroom with the lights off or a living room with closed curtains.

Strengths

Auto focus and automatic vertical keystone correction help get the picture into focus and improve alignment during setup. If further focus adjustment is needed, the remote has electronic focus controls. The projector also supports 180° rotational adjustment, giving more choice over where to place it when setting up a film or game session.

With 260 ANSI lumens and a listed contrast ratio of 10,000:1, the HY300Max is intended for darkened viewing rather than bright daytime rooms. The LCD display, H.264 and H.265 video encoding support, and built-in apps bring common entertainment options together in a portable format. An Air Mouse remote combines standard remote control with pointer navigation and supports voice commands, the supplied items also include an adapter and user manual.

At a glance

• Brand: Magcubic
• Model: HY300Max
• Type: Portable LCD projector
• Native resolution: 1280 x 720
• Maximum supported input resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
• Brightness: 260 ANSI lumens
• Contrast ratio: 10,000:1
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, HDMI and USB
• Included: Adapter, remote and user manual

When it makes sense

Choose the HY300Max when you want one projector for flexible viewing at home, rather than a setup that stays in a dedicated room. Its portable format, rotating adjustment, built-in apps and automatic picture alignment are useful when moving between a bedroom and another suitable viewing space. Buyers particularly highlight picture quality and autofocus, while feedback on overall performance is mixed. For streaming, gaming or a film night in a dim room, it brings key viewing and connection options into a compact unit.