Optoma HZ40HDR White
Score: 86/100
JMGO N1S Ultimate
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Optoma HZ40HDR is a compact laser projector delivering 4,000 lumens and ultra-low 8.6 ms input lag, making it ideal for bright-room gaming and home theater. Its native 1080p panel limits true 4K detail and the built-in 15 W speaker is modest. Best suited for gamers and users needing portability.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
4,000 lumensbest | 3,500 lumens | |
300,000best | 1,600 | |
1.6best | 1.2 | |
— | 1.07 metersbest | |
30,000 hoursbest | 30,000 hoursbest | |
15 watts | 40 wattsbest | |
— | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.08 kgbest | 4.49 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(3) | ||
Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Brightness (lumens) | 4000 lumens | 3500 lumens |
Contrast Ratio | 300000 | 1600 |
Projection Geometry(1) | ||
Throw Ratio | 1.55 | 1.2 |
Lighting(1) | ||
Light Source | Laser | MALC 2.0 RGB Triple Laser |
Audio(1) | ||
Speaker Power (watts) | 15 watts | 40 watts |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 4.08 kg | 4.49 kg |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (watts) | 139 watts | 180 watts |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the HZ40HDR for its impressive 4,000-lumens laser brightness, ultra-low 8.6 ms input lag, high contrast, and eco-friendly DuraCore laser, positioning it as a top choice for bright-room gaming and home entertainment, while noting the limitation of a native 1080p panel and modest built-in audio.
Everyday users praise the projector's easy setup, bright performance in lit environments, and responsive gaming experience, but many express disappointment about the lack of true 4K resolution, weak internal speaker, and occasional fan noise.
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.
