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JayceOoiComGo for JMGO if you want wider colour gamut and better contrast ratio. BenQ for brighter. My vote goes to JMGO. More info @ [https://youtu.be/aXn7TFaisds](https://youtu.be/aXn7TFaisds)
Tripe colour laser projectors will give you the best contrast ratio with very low black. Wider colour gamut too. Feel free to watch my JMGO N1S 4K review @ [https://youtu.be/aXn7TFaisds](https://youtu.be/aXn7TFaisds) You can pick the Pro model for more brightness.
This is the best budget yet performing 4K projector yet. Go for it. More info @ [https://youtu.be/aXn7TFaisds](https://youtu.be/aXn7TFaisds)
SnooWalruses3442I have triple laser 1080 jmgo n1 air bright edition cvia 1100 looks way sharper than my 4k dmd Optoma khd33+. Not as bright but them colors match my 4k pc quantum dot technology monitor. Screen looks glorious but reflected onto my skin i look red. Can not take a good picture cause colors look off with iphone. Glad i bought it as only available in China. One night i was watching a movie with jmgo and was eating raspberries. I look down and they practically glow red so cool!
drakontas_N1S Ultra. Gonna be nice to be able to watch a projected image above like 150 ANSI 720p image (being generous) with my bedroom light on. Gonna budget for a proper screen next when I figure screen size and location
MisterFrenchVRLight spill ? I have the old version but don’t notice that. Mine is upside down tho.
I have an N1S 4K, coming from a 1080p native LED projector. Picture on N1S is quite nice, it’s bright (in appropriate room, eg dark), colors are spot on and there’s indeed a noticeable difference in sharpness and details, and that’s on a 70" screen. Real ANSI is around 950 lumens on max settings (advertised ANSI is possible on overdrive but the picture get a greenish tone). About speckle yes there’s speckle with max laser, on a white 1.1 gain screen. It doesn’t bother me but it is noticeable on some colors/scenes if you pay attention. Beware : power consumption is low (~65W) but it’s not a portable projector, there’s a standard round power input and a brick style power supply. If you want a true portable laser projector, check the Fengmi S5 (CN version not the global), it’s quite good but 1080p.
ChagrimEnjoy!! I’ve been using my N1A 4K for a couple of months and absolutely love it! Phenomenal projector for the price point for it’s size.
Been using my N1S 4K for ~4 months now and absolutely love it! For the price, quality is stunning!
AcidBlindManOk these are the things I don't like from the one I purchased because JMGO lies to you in your face: 1. **is not real 4k is XPR technology 1920 by 1080 at 240hz** this translates into the second lie 2. **It is not 240 hz refresh rate not even in 1920 by 1080** because of how XPR works [https://www.projectorjunkies.com/4k-dlp-projectors-is-it-real-4k-xpr-technology-explanation/](https://www.projectorjunkies.com/4k-dlp-projectors-is-it-real-4k-xpr-technology-explanation/) 3. **you will be stuck at 60hz** no matter what resolution is windows/mac showing you, after testing **it just does not show real 240hz or 120hz output** here is the test if you want to replicate it [https://testufo.com/frameskipping](https://testufo.com/frameskipping) 4. finally **is not HDMI 2.1 as advertised it is HDMI 2.0 with eARC** that means **no RGB at 10 bit Full, not YCbCr 4:4:4 at 10 bit** which is essential for HDR10, something you can partially workaround with **YCbCr 4:2:2 at 10 bit Limited or RGB 8 bit full (**this last one apparently applies dither to achieve the 10 bit *not 100% confirmed* **)** Now the cool stuff: 1. to be honest XPR technology 4k is amazing you cannot distinguish a real 4k from this 2. I watch movies and play at 112" diagonal and 4k @ 60hz and the experience holds up quite well for both scenarios. 3. image colors are amazing despite the dither or chroma subsampling it feels like a screen and not a projector so great for movies 4. brightness and contrast are quite decent just take into account that from over 80" screen size it starts losing brightness 1100 ISO are unrealistic in daily use here is a useful tool for you to do the calculations in NITS [https://www.projectorcentral.com/JMGO-N1S\_4K-projection-calculator-pro.htm#calc](https://www.projectorcentral.com/JMGO-N1S_4K-projection-calculator-pro.htm#calc) 5. if you decide to buy it this are my best settings: 1. Picture mode: **dynamic** 2. Brightness, contrast, saturation: all in **50** 3. Sharpness: **5** 4. low latency mode: **low latency** (it just removes the ugly soap opera effect) 5. HDR: **on** 6. Temperature: **Warm** 7. DNR, MPEG NR: **OFF** 8. Adaptative luma: **off** 9. Local contrast: **On, Strong** (helps HDR to do its job) 10. Gamma: **middle** , dark for night (improves colors), bright for extra brightness in controlled daylight 11. Additional it has a color tuner and 11 point white correction that is most control that you can wish even in higher tier projectors so cool to have if you know what you are doing here. 6. it comes with google tv and all its benefits not gonna get to deep but its amazing 7. auto focus and auto keystone do an amazing job but if you want to get picky and go extra it has manual controls from the menu for you. 8. rear projection and celling modes are really appreciate it for versatility. Hope this helps you and other people to make their choice, so far I've really really enjoy it. Recommendation for the price 5/5 JMGO just have to fire their marketing guys and be more transparent with their clients they have a great product here no need for lies.
avazaireBought the same one taking advantage of the Amazon prime days few days ago . I’ve been using it nearly every day 🥹 love it ! best decision ! ✨
AV_IntegratedJMGO N1S is right at $500 and is the one I would likely choose right now. It's not 'bright' but it is in the same league as the Atom. Both the N1S and the Atom are covered in this shootout video, and the N1S was considered the 'best' of the models which were tested, while the Atom came in 3rd. So, very respectable quality for all of them. The BenQ GV50 ranked very well from a major manufacturer, but their brightness isn't as good, and their pricing has gone up, while everyone else has come down. At the time of this test, the N1S was about $1,000, so at $500, it's a much more attractive option. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmmGQOSAReI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmmGQOSAReI) Watch other videos on his channel as well. He has an updated portable projector shootout, but I'm not sure if there are better values than the N1S right now that look as good.
The Atom is a 1080p model. I like the form factor a lot, but I'm not sure how reliable it is due to this form factor. The N1S is a larger model, so not as portable, but is just a bit better. If the Atom looked better, or I needed the portability, I'd get it in a second. But, with it being more expensive, it makes no sense at all. The N1S 4K may be a solid choice, but it is a more expensive option.
Why are you responding in someone else's post? DLP produces the rainbow effect. It's not lasers, but the use of a single chip DLP projector. Faster refresh of colors, as found with lasers or LED modules instead of a spinning color wheel can help reduce RBE. Make sure you know what RBE is vs. speckle. Laser speckle can be reduced with the right screen. Or, by using a laser/phosphor projector or a high power LED projector (BenQ makes some). If you really DO mean rainbow effect, then going to LCD projectors (Epson) or LCoS projectors (Sony/JVC), will not have this problem at all regardless of light source.
Portable projectors setup on a tripod or using a gimbal mount are good at this. I’ve used an LG, but the Nexigo Nova Mini or the JMGO N1S are really good at this setup. You can see quality reviews of these models at www.youtube.com/thehookup - He has the best videos and reviews for these types of projectors and specifically shows them aimed at the ceiling. You may want better speakers. I use a decent Bluetooth speaker for a bump up in audio quality.
You can't use a UST (Ultra short throw) screen with a standard throw (N1S) projector. That's not how they work. You would need a standard throw ALR (ambient light rejecting) screen for a standard throw projector like the N1S. These screens aren't magic though. Under enough ambient light, they are pretty much useless.
JMGO N1S is right at $500 and is the one I would likely choose right now. It's not 'bright' but it is in the same league as the Atom. Both the N1S and the Atom are covered in this shootout video, and the N1S was considered the 'best' of the models which were tested, while the Atom came in 3rd. So, very respectable quality for all of them. The BenQ GV50 ranked very well from a major manufacturer, but their brightness isn't as good, and their pricing has gone up, while everyone else has come down. At the time of this test, the N1S was about $1,000, so at $500, it's a much more attractive option. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmmGQOSAReI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmmGQOSAReI) Watch other videos on his channel as well. He has an updated portable projector shootout, but I'm not sure if there are better values than the N1S right now that look as good.
The Atom is a 1080p model. I like the form factor a lot, but I'm not sure how reliable it is due to this form factor. The N1S is a larger model, so not as portable, but is just a bit better. If the Atom looked better, or I needed the portability, I'd get it in a second. But, with it being more expensive, it makes no sense at all. The N1S 4K may be a solid choice, but it is a more expensive option.
Why are you responding in someone else's post? DLP produces the rainbow effect. It's not lasers, but the use of a single chip DLP projector. Faster refresh of colors, as found with lasers or LED modules instead of a spinning color wheel can help reduce RBE. Make sure you know what RBE is vs. speckle. Laser speckle can be reduced with the right screen. Or, by using a laser/phosphor projector or a high power LED projector (BenQ makes some). If you really DO mean rainbow effect, then going to LCD projectors (Epson) or LCoS projectors (Sony/JVC), will not have this problem at all regardless of light source.
The throw distance if way too far for such a small screen. You'd have to use a ton of digital image correction, which will cut resolution down by 50% or more and throw all that light away as well. A TV is by far and away the proper solution at the size you are working with. But, you can use any projector with digital zoom on it and you'll get typical results. JMGO has their 4K models on sale right now, and they are about as cheap as you can get while maintaining a high quality image. So, I'd try one of those, and if you aren't happy, then realize you aren't getting 'better' really.
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