TheMAGCUBIC L018 is a new economic projector of which today we present its analysis or review, an affordable device withFullHDresolution and Android.

TheMAGCUBIC L018 (aka LYNCAST L018 Pro) projector stands out for its power of650 ANSI Lumens, not to be confused with the L018NTV of the same brandMAGCUBIC that only reaches 320 ANSI Lumens. Its design includes arotating support up to 360º to put it in any position and the maximum screen size is150″ which includes camera forgeometry correction and automatic focus, something very comfortable. We have a customizedAndroid 11 system and comes combined with aBluetooth remote control with microphone.

Let’s see how this projector fares and what results it gives us in a domestic use.

MAGCUBIC L018 Details

Unboxing and first contact

The MAGCUBIC L018projector is presented in a cardboard box with good protections. Inside we find the projector, remote control, Bluetooth, power cable and a manual.

Description

The MAGCUBIC L018has on the front themain lenswhich is not encapsulated. In the upper area we have the power button and in the rear area its ports. Internally, we have two speakers and ventilation slots. We have aBluetooth remote control with microphone, allows us to turn on and control the system without pointing at the projector.

• Brackets: Thread to fix on ceiling / Foot tilt up to 360 °.

In the rear area we find aUSB 2.0 port where we can connect a USB stick with our external storage,HDMI 1.4 input, audio jack, DC connector, reset and a status led.

• Connectivity: Wifi 6 up to 400 Mbps / Bluetooth 5.2 / USB 2.0.

This projector comes with a360º rotating stand that is very easy to use, so it is easy to place it in the ideal inclination. Also in this same base we have a1/4 thread if we want tohang it from the ceiling, in the menus of the system we can define the position.

User environment, settings and noise

Startup screen and settings

We start theMAGCUBIC L018by pressing the top power button and get to thecustom Android 11 system screen. The system offers us a row layout with basic apps, we don’t have Google Play, so we have to install the apps manually using APK files.

Within the system menus we find theprojection settings where we can control thegeometry by four points with the knob, scale and other factors. In addition, we have settings for image type, color temperature and sound equalization.

• Geometry settings: Auto focus and geometry / Object detection.
• Image adjustments: Zoom / Color range.
• Sound: Volume.

Operating system

This projector comes withAndroid 11 in a modified tablet version. As processor we have theAllwinner H713, with a pretty good performance, but only with1 GB of RAMand8 GB of storage. A sufficient configuration for apps likeKODI or IPTV, but not for heavy games, the lack of RAM and makes switching between apps slow.

• System: Android 11 / ARM 32 bit / With 1920×1080 pixels environment.

MAGCUBIC L018 Test Bench

Image Quality

ThisMAGCUBIC L018projector,as the brand says in its specifications, we have image size between80″ to 150″ with a distance of2 – 3.5 m. It is recommended to use theZoom to adjust the size too large by default if we do not have area to zoom out.

The optical projection system of theMAGCUBIC L018 comes withsimple lenses that may be better to clean if they are very dirty, theimage quality is quite good, but it is better to place itperpendicular to the wall or at mostnot to exceed 15º. Its power of650 ANSI Lumens is only suitable for environments with low illumination, better to use it in dark environments. Thesound of the speaker is sufficient for a medium sized room.

• Power: 650 ANSI Lumens / Use only in dark environments.
• Definition: Quality of detail is basic.
• Uniformity: Uniformity and geometry are acceptable.
• Color: Correct color range.

Noise level and consumption

We check that the internal fanhas medium noise, if we are in a dark room we can activate theECO mode to lower the fan noise. We can see on the meter next to the projector as we are placed in the54 dBA in Standard mode, it is a pretty good result compared to others of this type.

• Fan: Constant noise level54 dBA/ Average noise / Maximum power consumption36 W.
• Consumption modes: Standard / Power / Eco.

Video and Audio playback test

As for video playback this projector allows us to play all modern formats such as the newAV1 codec. We also haveMiracast to send video from our mobile, although it does not work very well. As we checked in ournative resolution test, the projector in video reaches1080p. It is possible to use apps such asKODI orPLEX by installing them directly from the app store. As for audio, we can playstereo sound by connecting speakers to the audio jack.

• Video: Different color options / refresh rate change NOT available.
• Sound: 1 x 1 W / EQ options / Audio output via jack.
• Media Sharing: GoogleCast Yes / Miracast No / DLNA with BlubblePnP / Airplay No.
• Tutorials: Install add-on in KODI / Judder, how to fix it / Multi-channel audio

Video and audio test results

• Max Bitrate: 350 Mbps
• HW = Hardware Acceleration / SW = No Hardware Acceleration

• Formats: Native = Full Support / Core = 5.1 Only / PCM = Stereo /More info.

Streaming services

We tested thestreaming services to check how the most popular services work. ThisMAGCUBIC L018 presents us with the classic configurationwithout certificates, which limits us in quality in several services. We can use it with many of these services, but in basic quality, if we want to use these apps it is better to connect acertified Android Box or Stick.

• DRM: Google Widevine L3.
• Audio / Video certificates: No.

Streaming test results

Conclusions and purchase link

MAGCUBIC L018 review

TheMAGCUBIC L018 projector has more light power than usual in this range with650 ANSI Lumens, so it is only suitable for environments with some light. We haveAndroid 11 system and a Quad CoreAllwinner H713 processor that works decently in multimedia playback. The image offered inFullHD quality has afairly good fidelity, with a low inclination with respect to the screen we have decent results.

In addition, it has a comfortablestand that rotates 360º and allows us to orient it comfortably in all directions. We also have anautomatic geometry and focus system thanks to the front camera. Inside the projector we find asound systemwith limited power, but that may be sufficient in a normal room or living room.

As we can see, theMAGCUBIC L018 is afairly powerful Android projector. It can be useful for viewing content with high quality without spending a lot of money.

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