JMGO N1S Ultimate vs Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus

Tested using Methodology v0.11

Updated Jan 09, 2026 05:16 PM

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Native Resolution Pixel Shift 4k

Imaging Technology DLP

Light Source Laser

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Imaging Technology Locked

Light Source Locked

Our Verdict

JMGO N1S Ultimate

Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus

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Variants

N1S Ultimate (Gray)

Lifestudio Flex Plus (Oak)

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Gray

N1S Ultimate

Oak

Lifestudio Flex Plus

Gray

N1S Ultimate

Oak

Lifestudio Flex Plus

Gray

N1S Ultimate

Oak

Lifestudio Flex Plus

Gray

N1S Ultimate

Oak

Lifestudio Flex Plus

Epson

Oak

Lifestudio Flex Plus

Main Differences for

Movies

Threshold

0.10

Movies

8.2

0.0

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Movies

8.2

0.0

Gaming

7.7

0.0

Brightness

8.9

0.0

Contrast

8.0

0.0

Picture Quality

Brightness

8.9

N/A

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White Light Output

2,074 lm

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Color Light Output

2,104 lm

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Brightness Uniformity

99%

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Screen Brightness

240 cd/m²

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Native Contrast

8.0

N/A

APL Native Contrast

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0.1% APL Native Contrast

1,302 : 1

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0.5% APL Native Contrast

1,296 : 1

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1% APL Native Contrast

1,280 : 1

Lock : 1

5% APL Native Contrast

1,187 : 1

Lock : 1

10% APL Native Contrast

1,091 : 1

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15% APL Native Contrast

1,020 : 1

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25% APL Native Contrast

887 : 1

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50% APL Native Contrast

676 : 1

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Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

1,321 : 1

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Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

1,309 : 1

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Color Gamut

9.8

N/A

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

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Rec. 709 xy

99.39%

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Rec. 709 uv

103.71%

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Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

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Rec. 2020 xy

95.72%

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Rec. 2020 uv

98.00%

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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

5.3

N/A

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White Balance dE

7.18

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Color dE

3.37

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Gamma

2.10

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Color Temperature

7,432 K

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Picture Mode

Movie

Locked

Color Temp Setting

Warm

Locked

Gamma Setting

Middle

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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

8.5

N/A

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White Balance dE

1.69

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Color dE

2.45

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Gamma

2.17

Lock

Color Temperature

6,624 K

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White Balance Calibration

11 point

Locked

Color Calibration

Yes

Locked

Picture Mode

Movie

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Design

Imaging

Style Picture

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Imaging Technology

DLP

Locked

Light Source

Laser

Locked

Spectral Power Distribution

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Optics

Optical Zoom

Locked

Focus

Auto Focus

Locked

Keystone

Auto Keystone

Locked

Aspect Ratio

16 : 9

Locked

Minimum Throw Ratio

1.20

Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio

1.20

Lock

Horizontal Lens Shift

N/A

Vertical Lens Shift

N/A

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Portability

6.0

N/A

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Height

9.1" (23.0 cm)

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Width

9.6" (24.5 cm)

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Depth

8.0" (20.4 cm)

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Weight

10.0 lbs (4.5 kg)

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Noise

8.9

N/A

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41.7dBA

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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity

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HDMI

2 (2x HDMI 2.0)

Locked

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed

No HDMI 2.1

Locked

USB Data Ports

Lock

Audio Out 3.5mm

Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out

Locked

Wi-Fi

Yes

Locked

Ethernet Speed

No Ethernet

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Supported Resolutions

7.3

N/A

Native Resolution

Pixel Shift 4k

Locked

4k @ 60Hz

Yes

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

1440p @ 60Hz

Scaled

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz

Yes

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Yes

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate

60 Hz

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Variable Refresh Rate

VRR

Locked

Input Lag

7.2

N/A

4k @ 60Hz

19.1

Lock

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

142.8

Lock

4k @ 120Hz

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz

19.4

Lock

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

143.1

Lock

1080p @ 120Hz

N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate

19.4

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HDR Format Support

HDR10

Yes

Locked

HDR10+

Locked

Dolby Vision

Locked

HLG

Yes

Locked

Audio Passthrough

ARC/eARC

Yes (eARC)

Locked

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus

Yes

Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT

Yes

Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

Yes

Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)

2.0

Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

Yes

Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1

Yes

Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1

Locked

3D

3D Support

Yes

Locked

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Features

Smart Features & Sound

Smart OS

Android

Locked

Cast Capable

Yes

Locked

Speaker(s)

Yes

Locked

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In The Box

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N1S Ultimate

Oak

Lifestudio Flex Plus

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Oak

Lifestudio Flex Plus

Gray

N1S Ultimate

Oak

Lifestudio Flex Plus

Gray

N1S Ultimate

Oak

Lifestudio Flex Plus

Epson

Oak

Lifestudio Flex Plus