Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | JMGO - N1S Ultra 4K | XGIMI - Horizon S Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 3500 lm | 3100 lm |
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 78.2 and the Horizon S Max scores 75 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The N1S Ultra 4K edges ahead on the Mars Score (78.2 vs 75), but the 3.2-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 single most decisive one: Brightness — 12.90% more. 3500 lm vs 3100 lm.
The Horizon S Max similarly does not 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 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: JMGO - N1S Ultra 4K or XGIMI - Horizon S Max?
JMGO - N1S Ultra 4K leads the current Mars Score by 3.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare brightness against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose JMGO - N1S Ultra 4K if…
JMGO - N1S Ultra 4K has the measurable edge on brightness lumens.
Choose XGIMI - Horizon S Max if…
XGIMI - Horizon S Max does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
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 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 |