The catch
XGIMI HORIZON 20
Pick your screen size and room lighting with care, because the 3200 ISO-lumen claim is lower than the Pro's and the Max's.
Side by side
XGIMI HORIZON 20 vs JMGO N1S Ultra compared: N1S needs a 1.2 throw, HORIZON adjusts optically
Quick verdict
When a fixed position needs optical adjustment, take the HORIZON 20. The N1S Ultra suits a simpler gimbal-based room where a fixed 1.2 throw already works.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Confirm a 120-inch picture fits first
A 120-inch 16:9 picture needs 10.5 to 13.1 ft from lens to screen with the XGIMI HORIZON 20, and 10.5 ft with the JMGO N1S Ultra.
Where this comes from
Width = diagonal × 16 / √337, which is 104.6 inches at 120 inches. Times each documented throw endpoint, divided by 12, that gives feet. Digital zoom, keystone, cabinet offset and lens-shift limits are not included.
The catch
JMGO N1S Ultra
The gimbal changes the aim but not the image size from a given distance, because the throw ratio is fixed.
XGIMI HORIZON 20
- Why pick it
- Your fixed shelf requires zoom or lens shift
- The projector sits away from the screen center
- The catch
- Pick your screen size and room lighting with care, because the 3200 ISO-lumen claim is lower than the Pro's and the Max's.
JMGO N1S Ultra
- Why pick it
- You can move the table to the right distance
- A gimbal covers your layout
- The catch
- The gimbal changes the aim but not the image size from a given distance, because the throw ratio is fixed.
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What this page compares
If a fixed position needs optical adjustment, HORIZON 20 is the choice, and N1S Ultra fits a simpler gimbal-based room where fixed 1.2 throw already works.
The brightness gap matters less than the setup gap
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Your fixed shelf requires zoom or lens shift
HORIZON gives you optical zoom from 1.2 to 1.5 plus lens shift. With a fixed 1.2 throw, N1S Ultra cannot make the same optical adjustment on a shelf that cannot move.
- XGIMI HORIZON 20
- Better fit
- JMGO N1S Ultra
- Not suitable
You can move the table to the right distance
The JMGO is fixed at 1.2, whereas the HORIZON spans 1.2 to 1.5, which allows more placement choices at the same image size without digital zoom.
- XGIMI HORIZON 20
- Good
- JMGO N1S Ultra
- Good
I already picked a 120-inch 16:9 screen
Taken from the lens, the figure is 10.5 to 13.1 ft for the XGIMI HORIZON 20 and 10.5 ft for the JMGO N1S Ultra. Cabinet and mounting clearances need separate checking.
- XGIMI HORIZON 20
- Depends
- JMGO N1S Ultra
- Depends
I don't want to buy the wrong edition for streaming
Google TV is the documented platform on both the XGIMI HORIZON 20 and the JMGO N1S Ultra. Confirm the exact US model and the apps you need, and do not go by a similar name or older generation.
- XGIMI HORIZON 20
- Depends
- JMGO N1S Ultra
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Confirm a 120-inch picture fits first
A 120-inch 16:9 picture needs 10.5 to 13.1 ft from lens to screen with the XGIMI HORIZON 20, and 10.5 ft with the JMGO N1S Ultra.
How we worked this out
Width = diagonal × 16 / √337, which is 104.6 inches at 120 inches. Times each documented throw endpoint, divided by 12, that gives feet. Digital zoom, keystone, cabinet offset and lens-shift limits are not included.
Treat the light ratings with their limits in mind
On the XGIMI HORIZON 20 the listing is 3200 ISO lumens and on the JMGO N1S Ultra 2800, so the higher headline is about 14% above the lower one. These are manufacturer ratings and not matched measurements.
How we worked this out
Here are the inputs exactly as published, 3200 ISO for XGIMI HORIZON 20 and 2800 ISO for JMGO N1S Ultra. A percentage is shown only for figures with the same labeled standard. Manufacturer methods, calibration and picture modes can still differ.
What you gain is optical control rather than a new app platform
Google TV and Netflix are already shared by the pair, and HORIZON 20 adds zoom and lens shift on top. Its published ISO brightness is about 14% higher than the N1S Ultra's.
How we worked this out
(3200 / 2800 - 1) × 100 = 14.3%. Native Netflix is on both. Lens shift and a 1.2 to 1.5 optical throw are specified only for HORIZON.
Plug in your numbers
Will either projector work in your room?
This checks hard limits only. Personal preferences are left out of the math.
XGIMI HORIZON 20
Does not work with your numbersFor a 120-inch 16:9 picture, the calculated lens range is about 10.46 to 13.07 ft. You entered 9.50 ft.
JMGO N1S Ultra
Does not work with your numbersFor a 120-inch 16:9 picture, the calculated lens position is about 10.46 ft. You entered 9.50 ft.
Measure distance from the lens to the screen. The math assumes a 16:9 picture and uses the verified throw range for each exact model.
Option A
XGIMI, XR13A
HORIZON 20
Google TV, triple-laser color, optical zoom, lens shift and high-refresh gaming support all carry over to the HORIZON 20.
- Best for
- Midrange viewing, smart and flexible
Facts we checked
- RGB triple-laser light source at 3,200 ISO-lumen
- Vertical and horizontal lens shift, with 1.2–1.5:1 optical zoom
- Input of up to 1080p at 240Hz, plus Google TV with Dolby Vision and HDR10+
Option B
JMGO, N1S Ultra
N1S Ultra
This N1S gimbal model gives you a bright triple-laser 4K image, Google TV and onboard audio that fills the room.
- Best for
- Bright gimbal projector, strong value
Facts we checked
- Triple-laser 4K light engine at 2,800 ISO-lumen
- Integrated gimbal with a fixed 1.2:1 throw
- Two 10W speakers, plus Google TV and native Netflix
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | XGIMI HORIZON 20 | JMGO N1S Ultra | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optical throw ratio | 1.2 to 1.5 | 1.2 to 1.2 | Distance runs from the lens to the screen and is calculated from the image width. |
| Lens distance for 120 inches | 10.5 to 13.1 ft | 10.5 ft | The calculation assumes 16:9 and optical adjustment alone. Cabinet depth and cable clearance come on top. |
| Published image-size range | 40 to 300 in | 40 to 200 in | A supported maximum is no guarantee of a bright picture in your room. |
| Published light output | 3200 ISO lumens | 2800 ISO lumens | You cannot swap one measurement standard or picture mode for another. |
| Display architecture | single-chip-dlp | single-chip-dlp | Viewers who are sensitive to rainbow flashes may care about single-chip sequential color. |
| Streaming platform | Google TV | Google TV | Before you add a separate streamer, confirm the exact US edition and the apps you need. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With XGIMI HORIZON 20
- Independent testing showed that rainbow flashes and VRR artifacts can be visible.
With JMGO N1S Ultra
- It can be carried from place to place but doesn't run on battery, and viewers sensitive to rainbows may be bothered by single-chip DLP.
Decision guide
How to decide
HORIZON 20 is the answer where a fixed position needs optical adjustment. N1S Ultra fits a simpler gimbal-based room in which a fixed 1.2 throw already works.
The brightness gap matters less than the setup gap
The HORIZON lists 3,200 ISO versus 2,800. Whether the optical controls solve your actual shelf position is more decisive than that fourteen-percent headline difference.
Only one offers an optical distance window
The JMGO is fixed at 1.2, whereas the HORIZON spans 1.2 to 1.5, which allows more placement choices at the same image size without digital zoom.
Streaming is not what sets them apart
Google TV with Netflix is used by both in the reviewed records. Deciding on the app logo alone would miss the more useful placement difference.
What this page can’t tell you
- Throw figures come from published optical ranges and a 16:9 picture, and the exact installation diagram still takes precedence.
- You can't read a matched real-room picture-quality result off published lumens, contrast and latency.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the home projectors we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 1 of the 90 models checked meet every need here: “Family movie nights happen in our living room”, “I cannot move the position of my shelf or ceiling mount”, and “I want Netflix working from day one”.
1 model fits, out of 90 checkedThe gap in numbers
XGIMI HORIZON 20 lists 3,200 ISO lm for listed ISO brightness, 14% more than the 2,800 ISO lm on JMGO N1S Ultra.
- XGIMI HORIZON 20
- 3,200 ISO lm
- JMGO N1S Ultra
- 2,800 ISO lm
- Models with this figure
- 44 of 90
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Family movie nights happen in our living room”, “I cannot move the position of my shelf or ceiling mount”, and “I want Netflix working from day one”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedThis median counts ISO-lumen figures alone. ANSI ratings and lumen labels used only by the maker stay out. For context, 44 of 90 models publish comparable figures.
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XGIMI HORIZON 20
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