![]() Use for a short time in different rooms, in different situations, with different setups. It makes me think this was specifically designed for only occasional, and therefore temporary, use. I guess the JMGO's ability to spin and pivot makes it a little easier in some fringe situations, but honestly, how often are you really spinning and pivoting? And if you don't care about a perfectly rectangular image, or don't mind correcting it using keystone, then they're all easy to install too. Except, unless you're going really high-end, all projectors are portable. They appear to "solve" some issue with traditional projectors by seeming more portable, or easier to install, or some combination. Over the last few years there's been a trend of companies selling projectors that are trying very, very hard not to be projectors. Bright and colorful with a contrast ratio that's well above average. Let's get that part out of the way first. The JMGO N1 Ultra is a very good projector. Not shown: the power cable and large power adapter brick. That's also in the neighborhood of several of the best PJ performers I've tested recently. I measured an average contrast ratio from the N1 Ultra of around 1,278:1, which is twice what the Nebula or Optoma could manage. The other two still look decent, but are noticeably flatter. This is likely due to the JMGO's excellent contrast ratio. The JMGO seems the brightest of the three, even though it has roughly the same measured brightness as the Nebula and the Optoma is actually a little brighter. I connected all three projectors to a 1x4 distribution amplifier, and viewed them side-by-side-by-side on a 1.0 gain screen.Īs you'd expect, looking at the specifications, these three projectors are far more alike than different. It's a lot cheaper, though, at $1,449 and often even less (about $1,100 street). Its specs are nonetheless similar, also boasting 4K resolution and a claimed 4,000 lumens. Meanwhile, the Optoma UHD38x is a more traditional, lamp-based home projector. The Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K is a direct competitor to the JMGO: They're both 4K, laser lit and designed to be extra portable. The sensor bar on the left houses a time-of-flight sensor for fast automatic focus. You might need to turn it off several times, as if you make adjustments in the picture menu, it turns itself back on. Don't forget to turn off MEMC, aka the soap opera effect. Set it to "On" and they're pretty spot-on correct. There is a bug with the Color Space control, as when it's set to the "Auto" default, the colors are wildly inaccurate. ![]() There's no way to adjust the black level and this is especially odd given there is a way to adjust the white level, with a control correctly labeled "contrast." There's also saturation and hue, both of which are technically unnecessary. There's no true brightness control - the adjustment labeled "brightness" adjusts the laser intensity (meaning it only makes the whole image dimmer, like a backlight control). Apple users will need a few more steps, and a Gmail account. Ideally you'd pair the N1 Ultra with a soundbar or speaker system to better match the cinema-sized image. ![]() Like all projector speakers, though, they're limited by size and cabinet space. Audio is clear, and they can play reasonably loud. The two 10-watt speakers sound good for their power. This measurement still puts the JMGO among the brightest projectors we've reviewed, and in line with its direct competitors. Projectors basically never match their claimed spec, due to marketing creativity, and the fact we measure projectors in their most accurate color and color temperature mode. To skip ahead a little, I measured a more reasonable 1,614 lumens. At a claimed brightness of 4,000 lumens, this has the potential to be one of the brightest projectors we've ever tested. Otherwise, the basic specs are in line with other 4K laser projectors including a light source that will last the life of the projector, HDR compatibility and an impressive brightness spec. It's worth pointing out that this thing is pretty tiny - it's 8 inches high including the gimbal, 9.5 inches wide and 9.3 inches deep. Lens shift: No, but the whole projector moves.You can rotate the N1 Ultra 360 degrees, as long as you mind the cables.
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