Between the N1S Ultra 4K and Horizon S Max, the N1S Ultra 4K comes out ahead in brightness, while the Horizon S Max wins on several specs. Overall, the N1S Ultra 4K scores 87.6 and the Horizon S Max scores 81.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The N1S Ultra 4K edges ahead on the Mars Score (87.6 vs 81.6), but the 6.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the N1S Ultra 4K if you care most about brightness. The biggest gaps in its favor are brightness.
The Horizon S Max similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable resolution, light source, short-throw, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the N1S Ultra 4K is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why JMGO - N1S Ultra 4K wins
- ▲Brightness — 12.90% more. 3500 lm vs 3100 lm.
Why XGIMI - Horizon S Max wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
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| Spec | JMGO - N1S Ultra 4K | XGIMI - Horizon S Max |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightness | 3500 lmlead | 3100 lm |
| Contrast | 1600:1 | 2800:1 |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Short-throw | false | false |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | JMGO - N1S Ultra 4K | XGIMI - Horizon S Max |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | Google TV | Android TV |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 2lead |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |
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