Alternatives to JMGO N1S

10 portable & mini projectors at a similar price that compete with the N1S — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

JMGO · 2024

N1S

1920 × 1080 (Full HD)900 lmLaser2 kg

approx. price≈ US$920

9.5

Cheaper

Wanbo MOZART 1 34% cheaper Higher score

Epson Lifestudio Flex EF-72 +0.2 score Newest

XGIMI MoGo 2026

Alternatives to the N1S

Epson · 2025Lifestudio Flex EF-72

9.7

11% pricier ≈ US$1,000

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,000 lm vs 900 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 5,000,000:1 vs 1,600:1

Audio output
Fan noise 28 dB vs 26 dB

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JMGO · 2025N1S SE

9.5

24% cheaper ≈ US$700

Weight 1.8 kg vs 2 kg

Light source life 15,000 h vs 30,000 h
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 800 lm vs 900 lm

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Epson · 2025Lifestudio Pop EF-62

8.9

25% cheaper ≈ US$690

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 5,000,000:1 vs 1,600:1
Fan noise 24 dB vs 26 dB

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 700 lm vs 900 lm
Automatic keystone correction

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JMGO · 2024N1S Ultra

9.5

25% pricier ≈ US$1,150

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,800 lm vs 900 lm
Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Built-in speakers (total output) 20 W vs 10 W

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TCL · 2025PlayCube

9.0

24% cheaper ≈ US$700

Weight 1.3 kg vs 2 kg

Built-in speakers (total output) 5 W vs 10 W
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 750 lm vs 900 lm

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Nebula · 2025P1

9.0

27% cheaper ≈ US$670

Built-in speakers (total output) 20 W vs 10 W

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 650 lm vs 900 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 400:1 vs 1,600:1

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XGIMI · 2026MoGo

Same price ≈ US$930

Weight 1.32 kg vs 2 kg

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 450 lm vs 900 lm
Audio output

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Aurzen · 2026ZIP Tri-Fold

9% pricier ≈ US$1,000

Light source life 5,000 h vs 30,000 h
HDMI inputs 0 vs 1

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Xiaomi · 2025Vali 1

9.3

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 3,000:1 vs 1,600:1

Autofocus
Light source life 20,000 h vs 30,000 h

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Wanbo · 2024MOZART 1

9.4

34% cheaper ≈ US$610

Built-in speakers (total output) 16 W vs 10 W
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 2,500:1 vs 1,600:1

Light source life 20,000 h vs 30,000 h

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