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HY300F · Android 14 · football-shaped body

Magcubic HY300F Football Edition

The HY300F is Magcubic's HY300 dressed as a football: a round white-and-black body that swivels 180°, runs Android 14 on an Allwinner H726 and throws up to 130 inches for match nights.

  • PictureNative 1280 × 720, 4K and 1080p decoding
  • Light200 ANSI lumens, 10000:1 contrast
  • SystemAndroid 14, Allwinner H726, 1GB + 8GB
  • WirelessDual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
  • Throw0.9:1, 30–130 in from 0.6–2.6 m
  • Sound5W speaker
Perfect for
  • Football nights with friends in a darkened lounge
  • A projector that looks like decor on a kid's shelf
  • Android 14 apps without a separate stick
Look past it if
  • Day games in a sunny room
  • Backpack travel: the round body is bulkier than a cylinder HY300
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The HY300F wraps a Magcubic projector in a football

Magcubic built the HY300F for the 2026 football summer, and the shape gives it away. The body is a sphere patterned like a match ball, with the lens set into its face and a bracket that swivels it 180 degrees. On a shelf between games it reads as a decoration, not a gadget.

Inside, the HY300F is newer than its playful looks suggest. Magcubic fits an Allwinner H726 quad-core processor with 1GB of memory and 8GB of storage, running Android 14. Many HY300 Pro models still ship on Android 11, so this is one of the more current systems in the family.

  • Android 14 with built-in streaming apps, so match highlights and films play without a stick.
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 on 2.4 and 5 GHz, steadier when everyone in the room is streaming on their phones.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 for a party speaker or headphones.
  • A 5W HiFi speaker inside the ball.
  • Front and rear projection, so it can sit behind a translucent screen as well as in front of a wall.

The picture engine matches the rest of the HY300 range: a native 1280 × 720 panel that decodes 4K and 1080p sources and scales them down. Magcubic rates it at 200 ANSI lumens with a 10000:1 contrast ratio and an 8000K colour temperature, a cool, slightly bluish white that keeps a floodlit pitch looking crisp.

A football in size, too. At 6.5 × 5.5 × 6.8 in and 550 g, the HY300F is chunkier than the slim cylinder HY300 models. It suits a shelf or a sideboard better than a backpack.
Tech sheet

Lens, light and ports

SpecValue
ModelMagcubic HY300F
BodySpherical football design, classic soccer white
DisplayLCD, native 1280 × 720
Signal input4K and 1080p decoding
Brightness200 ANSI lumens
Contrast10000:1
Colour temperature8000K
Throw ratio0.9:1
Picture size30–130 in from 0.6–2.6 m (1.96–8.5 ft)
FocusManual
KeystoneAuto
Rotation180°, front and rear projection
ProcessorAllwinner H726, quad-core
Memory and storage1GB RAM, 8GB storage
SystemAndroid 14
WirelessWi-Fi 6 dual-band 2.4 / 5 GHz, Bluetooth 5.4
Speaker and ports5W speaker; HDMI, USB
Size and weight6.5 × 5.5 × 6.8 in, 550 g
In the boxProjector, power adapter, remote, user manual
Warranty1-year manufacturer

Match night on a 130-inch HY300F picture

The HY300F publishes the full throw figures: a 0.9:1 ratio, from a 30-inch picture at 0.6 m up to 130 inches at 2.6 m. That makes planning a lounge for the big game simple arithmetic. Brightness then decides how much of that range the evening can use.

Lens to wallDiagonalBest use
0.6 m30 inA desk screen for a quick replay
1.2 m60 inKids' room, lamps allowed
1.6 m80 inBedroom or small lounge
2.0 m100 inThe match with friends, lights off
2.6 m130 inThe maximum, fully dark room only

The 30- and 130-inch rows are Magcubic's figures; the middle rows follow the same 0.9:1 ratio and are rounded.

Sport asks a little more of a projector than a film does. Keep these in mind for a live game:

  • Darkness first. 200 lumens holds up at 100 inches with the curtains shut; an afternoon kick-off in a sunny room washes out.
  • Motion. A 720p panel keeps the ball readable at 80 to 100 inches; at 130 inches the pixel grid starts to show.
  • Sound. The 5W speaker handles commentary; crowd noise for a room full of fans deserves a Bluetooth speaker.
  • Streaming. Use the 5 GHz band so the picture does not stall at the moment of a goal.

A white wall painted in matte finish is the cheapest upgrade for match night. A pull-down screen does even better, and the rear-projection mode lets a translucent screen hang in a doorway with the ball hidden behind it. Distances for other sizes sit in the HY300 screen size chart.

On the HY300 shelf

Where it plays in the range

HY300 projector models by type, September 2026. Highlighted: Magcubic HY300F Football Edition.

Setting up the HY300F before kick-off

The HY300F arrives with its power adapter, a remote and a user manual. Give it half an hour before the first match of the tournament, not five minutes. Most of that time goes on the update and the apps.

  1. Place the ball on a table, sideboard or tripod and swivel the lens toward the wall.
  2. Choose front projection, or rear if it sits behind a translucent screen.
  3. Join Wi-Fi on 5 GHz and install the latest system update.
  4. Sign in to your streaming and sports apps on Android 14.
  5. Turn the focus by hand until the scoreboard text in the corner is crisp, and allow the automatic keystone to straighten the frame.

With 1GB of memory, the HY300F runs happiest with one app at a time. Close the browser before starting a stream, and restart the projector if an app grows sluggish after a long evening. The 8GB of storage fills quickly too, so install only the apps you use.

Mounting options Magcubic lists for the HY300F:

  • Tabletop, the simplest, with the swivel doing the aiming.
  • Ceiling, for a permanent screen in a den or games room.
  • Tripod, to lift the lens above the heads of a crowded sofa.
Firmware before the final. A system update the night before a big game is safer than one at half-time. The HY300 firmware guide shows where to find it.

Sound deserves a minute too. The built-in 5W speaker sits right beside the lens, so it works best when the ball is close to the sofa; for a projector across the room, pair a Bluetooth speaker near the viewers instead. For consoles, the HDMI port takes a games console or laptop directly; the phone and laptop guide covers casting too.

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Three other projectors

1 Alwtniet HY300 Pro
Same platform, lighter Alwtniet HY300 Pro
Alwtniet's HY300 Pro runs Android 14 on the Allwinner H726 in a 0.77 lb cylinder with a 5W speaker base.
  • HY300 Pro · Android 14
  • Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.4
  • Manual focus, auto keystone
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2 Magcubic HY300 Ultra
More light, motor focus Magcubic HY300 Ultra
Magcubic's HY300 Ultra lifts brightness to 260 ANSI lumens and focuses from the remote.
  • HY300 Ultra · Android 14
  • Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
  • Electric focus, auto keystone
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3 Magcubic HY300 (original)
The classic shape Magcubic HY300 (original)
The original Magcubic HY300 keeps the slim cylinder with 5W stereo speakers and a glass lens.
  • HY300
  • Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.4
  • Manual focus, auto keystone
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HY300F or a cylinder HY300 Pro once the season ends

The football shape is the HY300F's calling card, but the hardware is what stays useful after the tournament. Android 14 on an H726, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and full throw figures put it level with the better Pro models. The trade-off is a body that packs less neatly than a cylinder.

ModelSystemBodyFocus
Magcubic HY300FAndroid 14, H726Football, 550 gManual
Alwtniet HY300 ProAndroid 14, H726Cylinder, 0.77 lbManual
Magcubic HY300 (original)Built-in appsCylinderManual
Magcubic HY300 UltraAndroid 14, H726Cylinder on a speaker baseElectric

Pick the HY300F when the projector will live on show in a family room and the look is part of the appeal. Choose the Alwtniet Pro for the same Android 14 platform in a lighter body for travel. The Magcubic Ultra is the step up for more light and focus from the remote.

Against the original HY300, the HY300F brings a named chip, a current Android version and published throw figures, while keeping the same 200-lumen light. Against the Ultra, it gives up 60 lumens and the electric focus but keeps the same Android 14 platform. For a family that wants one projector for cartoons, films and the big match, that middle position makes sense.

Worth checking before you order:

  • Shelf space. The sphere needs about 6.5 in of depth.
  • Room darkness. Plan for evening games or blackout curtains.
  • A mount or tripod. The HY300 stands and mounts sort them by job.
  • Warranty. Magcubic gives a one-year manufacturer warranty.

Before the lights go down

Setup and screen questions

What processor does the Magcubic HY300F use?

An Allwinner H726 quad-core chip with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage, running Android 14.

How far from the wall should the HY300F sit for 100 inches?

About 2 m. Its 0.9:1 throw ratio gives 30 inches at 0.6 m and 130 inches at 2.6 m.

Is the HY300F brighter than other HY300 models?

No. It is rated at 200 ANSI lumens, the same as Magcubic's HY300 and Pro+, so dark rooms suit it best.

Can the HY300F project from behind a screen?

Yes. It supports front and rear projection, so it can sit behind a translucent screen.

Does the HY300F have a speaker?

Yes, a built-in 5W speaker, plus Bluetooth 5.4 for a larger speaker or headphones.