The catch
JMGO N1S 4K
It does better after dark because its 1,700 ISO-lumen rating is far lower than that of the N1S Ultimate and N3 Ultimate.
Side by side
JMGO N1S 4K vs JMGO N1S Ultra: Ultra has more light output, and neither has optical zoom
Quick verdict
The N1S 4K suits dark-room streaming and occasional ceiling viewing. The N1S Ultra is for when the image has to hold up in a brighter room or at a larger size. A fixed 1.2 throw is shared by both, so neither can use optical zoom to handle a tight shelf.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Published ISO brightness: how big the gap is
The published “ISO brightness” figure is 65% higher on JMGO N1S Ultra: 2,800 ISO lumens, against 1,700 ISO lumens on JMGO N1S 4K.
Where this comes from
Higher published output is useful only if your room, surface or workload calls for the extra headroom. It does not, by itself, prove better results. The percentage comes from the lower published figure.
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.
JMGO N1S 4K
- Why pick it
- You mostly watch after dark.
- The cheapest 4K N1S with licensed streaming is what you're after.
- The catch
- It does better after dark because its 1,700 ISO-lumen rating is far lower than that of the N1S Ultimate and N3 Ultimate.
JMGO N1S Ultra
- Why pick it
- You can't avoid some ambient light.
- You want extra headroom for a 120-inch image.
- 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
Two 4K Google TV gimbal projectors compared on brightness, room use and the features they share.
This one comes down to published iso brightness first, then to the limits of your own setup.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
I will keep some lights on while I watch
Moderate room light is a better match for its documented light output. A suitable screen and controlled daylight still matter.
- JMGO N1S 4K
- Depends
- JMGO N1S Ultra
- Better fit
I want sound that needs no extra speakers
For casual viewing, the integrated speakers are useful and spare you from adding a soundbar right away.
- JMGO N1S 4K
- Depends
- JMGO N1S Ultra
- Better fit
I take it from room to room
Moving it from room to room is easier because of its weight, handle, gimbal or integrated stand.
- JMGO N1S 4K
- Better fit
- JMGO N1S Ultra
- Good
Family movie nights happen in our living room
Both models list “Gimbal, Google TV and native Netflix” for shared convenience. Both models show the same result for “Shared convenience”, so this row won't decide between them.
- JMGO N1S 4K
- Depends
- JMGO N1S Ultra
- Better fit
It will live in a bedroom or small apartment
In a tighter room, an 80–120-inch image is more practical thanks to its compact body, close-focusing optics or flexible stand.
- JMGO N1S 4K
- Better fit
- JMGO N1S Ultra
- Depends
Fast or competitive games are what I play
The documented game mode cuts input delay, and high-refresh support counts when the exact model offers it.
- JMGO N1S 4K
- Better fit
- JMGO N1S Ultra
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Published ISO brightness: how big the gap is
The published “ISO brightness” figure is 65% higher on JMGO N1S Ultra: 2,800 ISO lumens, against 1,700 ISO lumens on JMGO N1S 4K.
How we worked this out
Higher published output is useful only if your room, surface or workload calls for the extra headroom. It does not, by itself, prove better results. The percentage comes from the lower published figure.
Where these two really part ways
JMGO N1S 4K is the better match for “It will live in a bedroom or small apartment” and “I take it from room to room”. JMGO N1S Ultra is the better match for “I will keep some lights on while I watch” and “I want sound that needs no extra speakers”.
How we worked this out
This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.
One of them covers more of your list
JMGO N1S Ultra meets 4 of the 4 needs this comparison is built around. JMGO N1S 4K meets 2 and misses “I will keep some lights on while I watch” and “I want sound that needs no extra speakers”.
How we worked this out
The count uses the current strong and useful fit ratings for these two products. Each need counts once, with no made-up score added on top.
How many models fit “I want sound that needs no extra speakers”
20 of the 90 home projectors checked fit this need. JMGO N1S Ultra makes the cut. JMGO N1S 4K does not.
How we worked this out
The count filters every model in the current category for a strong or useful fit on this single need.
Models that handle “I want to lie in bed and watch on the ceiling” and “I will keep some lights on while I watch”
3 of the 90 home projectors checked handle both “I want to lie in bed and watch on the ceiling” and “I will keep some lights on while I watch”. JMGO N1S Ultra makes the cut. JMGO N1S 4K does not.
How we worked this out
You can reproduce the count by filtering the current category for models with a strong or useful fit on both needs.
Plug in your numbers
Will either projector work in your room?
This checks hard limits only. Personal preferences are left out of the math.
JMGO N1S 4K
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.
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
JMGO, N1S 4K Upgrade
N1S 4K
Triple-laser color, licensed streaming and easy wall or ceiling aiming come together in JMGO's entry 4K gimbal model.
- Best for
- 4K projection onto walls and ceilings at lower cost
Facts we checked
- Triple-laser 4K light engine at 1,700 ISO-lumen
- An integrated gimbal, with a fixed 1.2:1 throw ratio
- A low-latency game mode, plus Google TV with native Netflix
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 | JMGO N1S 4K | JMGO N1S Ultra | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published ISO brightness | 1,700 ISO lumens | 2,800 ISO lumens | Higher published output is useful only if your room, surface or workload calls for the extra headroom. It does not, by itself, prove better results. |
| Throw ratio | Fixed 1.2:1 | Fixed 1.2:1 | Both models show the same result for “Throw ratio”, so this row won't decide between them. |
| Shared convenience | Gimbal, Google TV and native Netflix | Gimbal, Google TV and native Netflix | Both models show the same result for “Shared convenience”, so this row won't decide between them. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With JMGO N1S 4K
- Optical zoom, lens shift and a built-in battery are all absent.
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.
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 3 of the 90 models checked meet every need here: “I want to lie in bed and watch on the ceiling”, “I want Netflix working from day one”, “I will keep some lights on while I watch”, and “I want sound that needs no extra speakers”.
3 models fit, out of 90 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I want to lie in bed and watch on the ceiling”, “I want Netflix working from day one”, “I will keep some lights on while I watch”, and “I want sound that needs no extra speakers”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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JMGO N1S 4K
You mostly watch after dark.
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You can't avoid some ambient light.
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