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JMGO PicoPlay vs Philips NeoPix 244

What PicoPlay does better (4) and where NeoPix 244 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JMGO PicoPlay
JMGO · 2025PicoPlay
8.9Score
4 advantages≈ US$300
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Philips NeoPix 244
Philips · 2025NeoPix 244
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ US$280
5.7Picture5.5
9.1Noise, lifetime & portability5.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

PicoPlayNeoPix 244
85 × 16685140 × 187239
PicoPlayNeoPix 244Difference
Height166 mm187 mm−21 mm
Width85 mm140 mm−55 mm
Depth85 mm239 mm−154 mm
Weight0.7 kg1.4 kg−0.7 kg

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

Why is PicoPlay better than NeoPix 244?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)400 lm vs 250 lm+60%
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)8 W vs 6 W+33%
  3. Weight0.73 kg vs 1.4 kg+92%
  4. Fan noise26 dB vs 30 dB+15%

Why is NeoPix 244 better than PicoPlay?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)400:1 vs 3,000:17.5×
Specifications

Side by side

JMGO PicoPlayJMGO PicoPlay≈ US$3008.9
Philips NeoPix 244Philips NeoPix 244≈ US$2806.0
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLP—
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)400 lm250 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)400:13,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)90%—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m—
Smallest image size40″—
Largest image size200″—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionYes—
Automatic screen fitYes—
Built-in stand / gimbalYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)8 W6 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Internal storage16 GB—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version—2.1
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)—No
VGA input—No
Audio output—Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
USB-C power input (power bank)Yes—
Power consumption65 W—
Light source life—30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—26 dB
Weight0.73 kg1.4 kg
Width85 mm140 mm
Height166 mm187 mm
Depth85 mm239 mm
Colours—White
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