JMGO N1S Ultimate
Score: 83/100
BenQ W4100i
Score: 83/100Rankings
The JMGO N1S Ultimate is a 4K ultra-short-throw laser projector delivering 3500 ANSI lumens and integrated Google TV. Its fixed lens and relatively heavy chassis limit flexibility and portability. Ideal for bright-room home cinema and casual gaming.
The BenQ W4100i is a 4K HDR home-theater projector with a bright LED engine, full DCI-P3 coverage and extensive lens-shift flexibility, ideal for bright-room cinema and gaming. Its pixel-shifted panel and manual focus limit true 4K sharpness and convenience. Best for users who value color accuracy, Android TV integration and flexible mounting over native-4K resolution.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
3,500 lumensbest | 3,200 lumens | |
1,600 | 3,000,000best | |
1.2best | — | |
1.07 metersbest | — | |
30,000 hoursbest | 30,000 hoursbest | |
— | 1.3best | |
40 wattsbest | — | |
2 | 3best |
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| Attribute | | |
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Display(3) | ||
Native Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Brightness (lumens) | 3500 lumens | 3200 lumens |
Contrast Ratio | 1600 | 3000000 |
Projection Geometry(1) | ||
Throw Ratio | 1.2 | 1.15-1.5 |
Lighting(1) | ||
Light Source | MALC 2.0 RGB Triple Laser | LED |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 3 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 4.49 kg | 6.11 kg |
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Professional reviewers commend the N1S Ultimate for its exceptional brightness, vivid color reproduction, and convenient AI gimbal calibration, making it a strong choice for bright-room home cinema and casual 60 Hz gaming. However, they point out the lack of true high-refresh gaming support, a fixed lens without zoom or shift, and a relatively heavy chassis.
Professional reviewers praise the W4100i for its high brightness, true 4K pixel-shifting, factory-calibrated color accuracy and AI-driven picture enhancements, noting it delivers cinema-grade visuals even in moderately lit rooms. They also highlight its low gaming latency, extensive HDMI 2.1 support and flexible lens shift, while pointing out the lack of motorized zoom/focus and the limitation of one HDMI port for full-resolution high-frame-rate content.
Everyday users consistently commend the projector's vivid colors, strong HDR performance and smooth gaming response, appreciating the easy wireless streaming via Chromecast and the flexible installation options. Recurring complaints focus on the need for manual focus/zoom, occasional rainbow artifacts, and the restriction of one HDMI port for full-resolution high-frame-rate content.
