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JMGO N1S vs TCL PlayCube

What N1S does better (3) and where PlayCube wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JMGO N1S
JMGO · 2024N1S
9.5Score
3 advantages≈ US$920
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TCL PlayCube
TCL · 2025PlayCube
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ US$700
8.6Picture9.1
8.7Setup & placement8.9
6.8Smart features & sound3.4

Why is N1S better than PlayCube?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 5 W2×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)900 lm vs 750 lm+20%
  3. Fan noise26 dB vs 29 dB+12%

Why is PlayCube better than N1S?

  1. Weight2 kg vs 1.3 kg+54%
Specifications

Side by side

JMGO N1SJMGO N1S≈ US$9209.5
TCL PlayCubeTCL PlayCube≈ US$7009.0
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technology—DLP
Light sourceLaserLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)900 lm750 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,600:1—
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:11.21:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m2.68 m
Smallest image size—30″
Largest image size—150″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W5 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)YesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Internal storage32 GB—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version2.1—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in battery—Yes
Light source life30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB29 dB
Weight2 kg1.3 kg
Width—149 mm
Height—95 mm
Depth—96 mm
ColoursGrey, WhiteBlack
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