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Alternatives to JMGO PicoPlay

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

JMGO PicoPlay
JMGO · 2025
PicoPlay
1920 × 1080 (Full HD)400 lmLED0.73 kg
approx. price≈ US$300
8.9

Alternatives to the PicoPlay

Thomson Vega PG35B
1
Thomson · 2025Vega PG35B
9.1
7% cheaper ≈ US$280
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 600 lm vs 400 lm
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 8 W
  • Weight 0.68 kg vs 0.73 kg
  • Largest image size 100″ vs 200″
Nebula Capsule Air
2
Nebula · 2025Capsule Air
13% cheaper ≈ US$260
  • Weight 0.65 kg vs 0.73 kg
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 150 lm vs 400 lm
  • Fan noise 28 dB vs 26 dB
Schneider SCVP500
3
Schneider · 2025SCVP500
7% cheaper ≈ US$280
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,000:1 vs 400:1
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 8 W
  • Weight 1.1 kg vs 0.73 kg
Xiaomi L1 Pro
5
Xiaomi · 2025L1 Pro
7.9
Same price ≈ US$290
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,500:1 vs 400:1
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 8 W
JMGO PicoPlay+
6
JMGO · 2025PicoPlay+
8.3
7% pricier ≈ US$320
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 450 lm vs 400 lm
  • Wi-Fi
  • Weight 1 kg vs 0.73 kg
TOPTRO TP3
8
TOPTRO · 2026TP3
9.4
Same price ≈ US$290
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 700 lm vs 400 lm
  • Largest image size 120″ vs 200″
  • Weight 1.2 kg vs 0.73 kg
Blackview PV1000 Max
9
Blackview · 2026PV1000 Max
17% cheaper ≈ US$250
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 12 W vs 8 W
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,500:1 vs 400:1
  • Fan noise 30 dB vs 26 dB
  • Largest image size 150″ vs 200″
Xiaomi Vali 1 Pro
10
Xiaomi · 2026Vali 1 Pro
9.0
7% cheaper ≈ US$280
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 900 lm vs 400 lm
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 12 W vs 8 W
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 3,000:1 vs 400:1
  • Fan noise 28 dB vs 26 dB
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