Optoma HD28HDR
Score: 83/100
JMGO N1S Ultimate
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Optoma HD28HDR offers 3,600 ANSI lumens and an 8.4 ms input lag, providing bright, responsive performance for gaming and movies. It lacks lens shift and has a modest 3 W speaker, and its lamp warranty is short. Ideal for competitive gamers and home-theater setups where mounting flexibility is less critical.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
3,600 lumensbest | 3,500 lumens | |
50,000best | 1,600 | |
1.5best | 1.2 | |
5.41 metersbest | 1.07 meters | |
15,000 hours | 30,000 hoursbest | |
1.1best | — | |
3 watts | 40 wattsbest | |
2best | 2best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(3) | ||
Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Brightness (lumens) | 3600 lumens | 3500 lumens |
Contrast Ratio | 50000 | 1600 |
Projection Geometry(2) | ||
Throw Ratio | 1.545 | 1.2 |
Throw Distance (meters) | 5.41 meters | 1.07 meters |
Lighting(2) | ||
Lamp Life (hours) | 15000 hours | 30000 hours |
Light Source | Lamp | MALC 2.0 RGB Triple Laser |
Audio(1) | ||
Speaker Power (watts) | 3 watts | 40 watts |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.88 kg | 4.49 kg |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (watts) | 295 watts | 180 watts |
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Professional reviewers consider the HD28HDR a strong value proposition for gamers and home-theater enthusiasts, applauding its ultra-low 8.4 ms input lag, bright 3,600 lumens output, HDR support, and quiet operation. However, they caution about the modest built-in audio, absence of lens shift, and a relatively short lamp warranty, suggesting that external speakers and careful installation are advisable.
Everyday users praise the projector's ability to deliver massive, bright images and responsive gaming performance, especially the low lag and quiet fan. Common complaints focus on the weak internal speaker, the need for precise throw-distance setup, and disappointment with the limited lamp warranty.
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.
“unrivaled detail up to 301 inches”
“low lag for fast-paced play”
