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JMGO N1 Ultra vs XGIMI Horizon S Max

What N1 Ultra does better (5) and where Horizon S Max wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JMGO N1 Ultra
JMGO · 2024N1 Ultra
9.2Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,300
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XGIMI Horizon S Max
XGIMI · 2024Horizon S Max
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,300
4.7Picture6.9
8.9Setup & placement7.5
9.0Smart features & sound8.8
9.1Noise, lifetime & portability6.0

Why is N1 Ultra better than Horizon S Max?

  1. Light source life30,000 h vs 20,000 h+50%
  2. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  3. Audio outputYes · Horizon S Max: No
  4. Fan noise26 dB vs 28 dB+8%
  5. Weight4.5 kg vs 4.81 kg+7%

Why is Horizon S Max better than N1 Ultra?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,200 lm vs 3,100 lm+41%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,600:1 vs 1,000,000:1625×
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)20 W vs 24 W+20%
Specifications

Side by side

JMGO N1 UltraJMGO N1 Ultra≈ US$1,3009.2
XGIMI Horizon S MaxXGIMI Horizon S Max≈ US$1,3006.6
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution—1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K by pixel shifting
Display technology—DLP
Light sourceLaserLaser + LED hybrid
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,200 lm3,100 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,600:11,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Colour gamut (BT.2020)—110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag—20 ms
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:11.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m2.66 m
Smallest image size—40″
Largest image size—200″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Built-in stand / gimbal—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)20 W24 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)Android TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage32 GB32 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version2.1—
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—300 W
Light source life30,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—30 dB
Weight4.5 kg4.81 kg
Width—273 mm
Height—234 mm
Depth—174 mm
ColoursGrey, BlackBeige
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