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JMGO N1S Ultimate vs XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max

Which Projector Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Picture Quality
      BrightnessContrastPre-Calibration Color AccuracyPost-Calibration Color AccuracyColor Gamut
    Design
      ImagingOpticsPortabilityNoise
    Inputs
      Inputs & ConnectivitySupported ResolutionsInput LagHDR Format SupportAudio Passthrough3D
    Features
      Smart Features & SoundIn The Box
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JMGO N1S Ultimate
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JMGO N1S Ultimate Picture
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Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
Laser
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Our Verdict

JMGO N1S Ultimate

XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max

The XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max is generally better than the JMGO N1S Ultimate, although the JMGO has some advantages. The XGIMI is brighter, has better contrast, and is far more accurate out of the box. Still, the JMGO isn't as noisy under load, and its input lag at 4k @ 60Hz is noticeably lower than the XGIMI, which is helpful if you like to play single-player games at 4k. Still, the JMGO is limited to 60Hz, while the XGIMI offers 120Hz and 240Hz support at 1080p, giving it the edge for competitive gaming.

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Main Differences for
Movies

Threshold 

0.10

Movies 
 

8.0
8.9

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

5.3
7.8

Contrast 
 

7.9
8.6

Brightness 
 

8.6
9.2

Full Comparison

Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

8.6
9.2

Brightness Measurement Picture 
 

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JMGO N1S Ultimate Brightness Measurement Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output 
 

2,073 lm
2,652 lm

Color Light Output 
 

1,956 lm
2,687 lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

99%
100%

Screen Brightness 
 

259 cd/m²
360 cd/m²
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Contrast 
 

7.9
8.6

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1% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,063 : 1
1,422 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

756 : 1
930 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

518 : 1
649 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

368 : 1
493 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

249 : 1
327 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

142 : 1
163 : 1
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

5.3
7.8

Pre White Balance Picture 
 

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture 
 

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JMGO N1S Ultimate Pre Color Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Pre Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

7.18
3.06

Color dE 
 

3.37
1.87

Gamma 
 

2.10
2.14

Color Temperature 
 

7,432 K
7,075 K

Picture Mode 
 

Movie
Movie

Color Temp Setting 
 

Warm
D65

Gamma Setting 
 

Middle
Middle
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

8.5
9.3

Post White Balance Picture 
 

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Post Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture 
 

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White Balance dE 
 

1.69
0.80

Color dE 
 

2.45
1.16

Gamma 
 

2.17
2.18

Color Temperature 
 

6,624 K
6,519 K

White Balance Calibration 
 

11 point
11 point

Color Calibration 
 

Yes
Yes

Picture Mode 
 

Movie
Movie
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Color Gamut 
 

9.8
9.7

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 
 

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JMGO N1S Ultimate Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

Rec. 709 xy 
 

99.39%
99.80%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

103.71%
99.40%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 
 

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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

Rec. 2020 xy 
 

95.72%
91.68%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

98.00%
95.29%
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Design

Imaging 
 

Style Picture 
 

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Imaging Technology 
 

DLP
DLP

Light Source 
 

Laser
Laser

Spectral Power Distribution 
 

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Optics 
 

Optical Zoom 
 

No
Motorized

Focus 
 

Auto Focus
Auto Focus

Keystone 
 

Auto Keystone
Auto Keystone

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

1.20
1.20

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

1.20
1.50

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A
120%

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A
45%
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Portability 
 

6.0
6.0

Dimension Picture 
 

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JMGO N1S Ultimate Dimension Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Dimension Picture

Height  

9.1" (23.0 cm)
9.7" (24.7 cm)

Width  

9.6" (24.5 cm)
11.7" (29.7 cm)

Depth  

8.0" (20.4 cm)
7.3" (18.5 cm)

Weight 
 

10.0 lbs (4.5 kg)
11.4 lbs (5.2 kg)
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Noise 
 

8.9
7.9

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video  

Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

41.7dBA
47.6dBA
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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture 
 

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HDMI 
 

2 (2x HDMI 2.0)
2 (1x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

No HDMI 2.1
48Gbps

USB Data Ports 
 

1
1

Audio Out 3.5mm  

1
1

Digital Optical Audio Out  

0
1

Wi-Fi  

Yes
Yes

Ethernet Speed  

No Ethernet
No Ethernet
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Supported Resolutions 
 

7.3
9.8

Native Resolution 
 

Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 120Hz 
 

No
Scaled

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Scaled
Scaled

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

No
Scaled

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

No
Yes

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate 
 

60 Hz
240 Hz
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Input Lag 
 

7.2
6.3

4k @ 60Hz 
 

19.1
28.5

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

142.8
115.3

4k @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
11.1

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

19.4
28.6

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

143.1
115.8

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
11.1

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

19.4
5.9
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HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR10+ 
 

No
Yes

Dolby Vision 
 

No
Yes

HLG 
 

Yes
Yes

Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC/eARC 
 

Yes (eARC)
Yes (eARC)

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
Yes

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 
 

No
Yes

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT 
 

Yes
Yes

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 
 

No
Yes

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA 
 

No
Yes

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 
 

Yes
Yes

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream) 
 

2.0
7.1

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Yes
Yes

ARC: DTS 5.1 
 

Yes
Yes

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

No
Yes

Optical: DTS 5.1 
 

No
Yes
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3D  

3D Support 
 

Yes
Yes
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Features

Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

Android
Android

Cast Capable 
 

Yes
Yes

Speaker(s) 
 

Yes
Yes
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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