Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | BenQ - TK860i | JMGO - N1S Ultra 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 3300 lm | 3500 lm |
| Light source | Lamp | Laser |
Between the TK860i and N1S Ultra 4K, the TK860i comes out ahead in several specs, while the N1S Ultra 4K wins on brightness / light source. Overall, the TK860i scores 76.6 and the N1S Ultra 4K scores 78.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (76.6 vs 78.2). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
The TK860i does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the N1S Ultra 4K if you care most about brightness / light source. Its strongest claims are brightness, light source. The single most decisive one: Brightness — 6.06% more. 3500 lm vs 3300 lm.
Both ship with comparable resolution, short-throw, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: BenQ - TK860i or JMGO - N1S Ultra 4K?
JMGO - N1S Ultra 4K leads the current Mars Score by 1.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare brightness, light source against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose BenQ - TK860i if…
BenQ - TK860i does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose JMGO - N1S Ultra 4K if…
JMGO - N1S Ultra 4K has the measurable edge on brightness lumens, light source.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why BenQ - TK860i wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why JMGO - N1S Ultra 4K wins
- ▲Brightness — 6.06% more. 3500 lm vs 3300 lm.
- ▲Light source: Laser (vs Lamp).
Spec comparison
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| Spec | BenQ - TK860i | JMGO - N1S Ultra 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightnessⓘ | 3300 lm | 3500 lmlead |
| Contrast | 600000:1 | 1600:1 |
| Light source | Lamp | Laserlead |
| Short-throw | false | false |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - TK860i | JMGO - N1S Ultra 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | Android TV | Google TV |
| HDMI inputs | 2lead | 1 |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |