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HP MC425 vs XGIMI Nova Air

What MC425 does better (1) and where Nova Air wins (2) — every spec side by side.

HP MC425
HP · 2026MC425
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ US$200
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XGIMI Nova Air
XGIMI · 2026Nova Air
2 advantages≈ US$170
4.3Picture5.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

MC425Nova Air
120 × 156102135 × 286115
MC425Nova AirDifference
Height156 mm286 mm−130 mm
Width120 mm135 mm−15 mm
Depth102 mm115 mm−13 mm
Weight1 kg1.2 kg−0.2 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is MC425 better than Nova Air?

  1. Weight1 kg vs 1.2 kg+20%

Why is Nova Air better than MC425?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)200 lm vs 250 lm+25%
  2. Automatic keystone correctionNo · MC425: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

HP MC425HP MC425≈ US$2005.4
XGIMI Nova AirXGIMI Nova Air≈ US$170
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technology—3LCD
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)200 lm250 lm
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.3:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—2.88 m
Lens shiftNone—
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portNoYes
Ethernet (LAN)No—
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputNo—
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYes—
Power consumption55 W—
Light source life20,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise—28 dB
Weight1 kg1.2 kg
Width120 mm135 mm
Height156 mm286 mm
Depth102 mm115 mm
ColoursWhite—
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