Turn 1 vs HY300 Ultra vs J500
Three smart projectors with apps built in and a 180° stand. Here is how they differ.
| Turn 1 | HY300 Ultra | J500 New | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Bedrooms and small rooms | Sound without a separate speaker | Rooms that aren't fully dark, bigger pictures |
| Brightness | 200 ANSI lumens | See the Amazon listing | 400 ANSI lumens |
| Light source | LED | LED | LED |
| Video | Plays 1080p and 4K files | Plays 1080p and 4K files | See Amazon listing |
| Smart system | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| WiFi | 2.4/5 GHz | WiFi 6 | WiFi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.4 | See Amazon listing |
| Built-in speaker | See listing | 5 W | See Amazon listing |
| Keystone | Auto vertical | Auto | See Amazon listing |
| Focus | Manual | See listing | Manual focus ring |
| Zoom | — | 40–100% digital | — |
| Connections | HDMI, USB, audio out | HDMI, USB, audio out | HDMI, USB, 3.5 mm audio out |
| Stand | 180° rotation | 180° rotation | 180° rotation |
| Price | £41.99 Buy on Amazon UK | £47.99 Buy on Amazon UK | £129.99 Buy on Amazon UK |
Prices as shown on Amazon when this page was last updated. Amazon shows the current price at checkout.
Choosing
Which one should I buy?
For a bedroom or a ceiling film in bed
Turn 1. It is compact, runs Android 14 and straightens the picture automatically when you tilt it up.
If you don't want a separate speaker
HY300 Ultra. Its 5 W speaker is built into the base, and Bluetooth 5.4 pairs a bigger speaker when you want one.
For a living room that never gets fully dark
Choose the J500. At 400 ANSI lumens it is twice as bright as the Turn 1. Projectors always look best in a dark room, but more light helps when you can't block it all out.
Not sure about picture size?
Read our screen size and distance guide and how to choose a mini projector.