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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 3500 lm | 2300 lm |
Between the N1S Ultra 4K and Horizon Ultra, the N1S Ultra 4K comes out ahead in brightness, while the Horizon Ultra wins on several specs. Overall, the N1S Ultra 4K scores 78.2 and the Horizon Ultra scores 68.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The N1S Ultra 4K is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
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 — 52.17% more. 3500 lm vs 2300 lm.
The Horizon Ultra 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: 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.
Which should you buy: JMGO - N1S Ultra 4K or XGIMI - Horizon Ultra?
JMGO - N1S Ultra 4K leads the current Mars Score by 9.5 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 Ultra if…
XGIMI - Horizon Ultra 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 — 52.17% more. 3500 lm vs 2300 lm.
Why XGIMI - Horizon Ultra wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
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| Spec | JMGO - N1S Ultra 4K | XGIMI - Horizon Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightnessⓘ | 3500 lmlead | 2300 lm |
| Contrast | 1600:1 | 2400:1 |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Short-throw | false | false |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | JMGO - N1S Ultra 4K | XGIMI - Horizon Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | Google TV | Android TV |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 2lead |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |