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JMGO N1S Nano review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£480Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:?Throw ratio:1.2:1Lamp life:25000 hours

JMGO N1S Nano Review: Compare 86 technical specifications, 11 expert and video reviews and 2 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

JMGO N1S Nano
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components

35%

7.2

Technical score

30%

8.2

List score

25%

8.4

Reviews score

10%

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Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▲Better than 86% of projectors
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

▲Better than 87%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components

42%

6.8

Image Quality

22%

6.7

Projection & Lens

12%

8.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.4

Audio & Features

8%

7.1

Connectivity

6%

7.3

Design & Power

▲Better than 77%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 63% of models

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

8.4

Popularity

Grades by review (11)
4 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 7 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 63%
8.2

List score

List score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (2)
List score: in 2 of 104 lists (2%)
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the JMGO N1S Nano

Based on 4 · 7

Reviewers love the effortless setup and decent sound for its size, but agree it's dim and resolution is low.
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Technical Specifications of projector JMGO N1S Nano

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components:

42%

6.8

Image Quality

22%

6.7

Projection & Lens

12%

8.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.4

Audio & Features

8%

7.1

Connectivity

6%

7.3

Design & Power

7.2
Reviews score
8.4
List score
8.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 87% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

7.8
ANSI lumens
?
Contrast ratio
400:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 400:1, lower than 97.2% of projectors and equal to 1.8% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 27% of projectors and equal to 59.2% of projectors.
Output resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 25.9% of projectors and equal to 42.3% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.2:1
Min throw distance
1.2 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.2 m, longer than 62.1% of projectors and equal to 7.4% of projectors.
Max projection size
?
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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What reviewers say
Input lag
23 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 23 ms, lower than 55.4% of projectors and equal to 0.4% of projectors.
At 1080P/60Hz.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
yes
This projector switches to low-latency mode automatically for games. 84.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
2.1
This projector supports HDMI 2.1, more modern than 82.2% of projectors and equal to 17.8% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 48.9% of projectors and equal to 39.7% of projectors.
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What reviewers say
N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 54.2% of projectors and equal to 42.9% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector connects to Wi-Fi networks for streaming. 46.7% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This projector uses Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is newer than 83.1% of projectors and the same as in 14.9% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth for speakers and headphones. 49.4% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
5
This projector supports Bluetooth 5, more modern than 62.4% of projectors and equal to 17.1% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has built-in smart TV features. 56.2% of projectors offer this.
Google TV built in.
Operating system
Google TV
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 63.3% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
JMGO app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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What reviewers say
Light source type
led
This projector uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.6% of projectors and equal to 39.9% of projectors.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
25,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 25,000 hours, shorter than 61.1% of projectors and equal to 6.8% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 64% of projectors and equal to 31.9% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
65 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 65 W of power, less than 80.7% of projectors and equal to 6.1% of projectors.
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What reviewers say

JMGO N1S Nano vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (90% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    90% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Supports auto low-latency mode
    This projector switches to low-latency mode automatically, while the average projector does not. 16% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    This projector corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    Via eARC on HDMI 2.
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
    Google TV built in.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    JMGO app.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 13.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    ▲ Better than 63% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (11)
    4 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 7 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.4 vs 7.4
  • 7.9% higher list score
    List score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (2)
    List score: in 2 of 104 lists (2%)
    8.2 vs 7.6
  • 12.6% better value for money
    JMGO N1S Nano has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.82 vs 6.9).
    7.82 vs 6.95
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (90% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    90% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 41.2% of projectors support HLG.
  • 4 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2025 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    2025 vs 2021
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    This projector corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Supports auto low-latency mode
    This projector switches to low-latency mode automatically, while the average projector does not. 16% of projectors offer this.
  • Modern HDMI standard
    This projector offers Modern HDMI standard than the average projector (2.1 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    2.1 vs 2
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    Via eARC on HDMI 2.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 24.9% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
    Google TV certified.
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
    Google TV built in.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    JMGO app.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.1% of projectors support voice commands.
    Google Assistant via remote.
  • 5 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (26 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    26 dB vs 31 dB
  • 165 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (65 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    65 W vs 230 W
  • 10,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    Eco mode rating.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 5,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (25,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    25,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 39.6% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.8 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    1.8 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 110 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (187 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    187 mm vs 297 mm
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (400:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    400:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 0.24 inch smaller DMD chip
    This projector has a lower DMD chip size than the average projector (0.2 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    0.23 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • 0.19 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.2 m vs 1.0055 m
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (400:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    400:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 0.24 inch smaller DMD chip
    This projector has a lower DMD chip size than the average projector (0.2 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    0.23 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • 0.19 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.2 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser
  • 69 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (191 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    191 mm vs 122 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Gary Jahman Tech & Life
≈ estimated
15/04/2025
Hands-on review · gaming, fan noise and setup
Verdict
The JMGO N1S Nano is well liked for movie nights and gaming, though it struggles in daylight and runs only at 1080p.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
winfuture.de
≈ estimated
22/05/2025
Hands-on test · Compact Full HD projector
Verdict
The JMGO N1S Nano is a light Full HD projector with Google TV that suits portable movie nights, though it offers 1080p, not 4K.
6.0
mondoprojos.fr
≈ estimated
26/02/2025
Lab test · Lifestyle projector
Verdict
The JMGO N1S Nano is a small, quiet Full HD projector for travel and streaming, but it looks dim and shows pixels above 100 inches.
8.0
ecranlarge.com
✓ explicit
23/06/2025
Hands-on test · Portable projector
Verdict
The JMGO N1S Nano is a small, quiet Full HD projector for travel and streaming, but its picture looks dim and shows pixels above 100 inches.
9.0
coolesuggesties.nl
✓ explicit
13/05/2025
Hands-on review · Compact travel projector
Verdict
The JMGO N1S Nano is a light travel projector with simple Google TV streaming, but it struggles in daylight and offers only Full HD.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about JMGO N1S Nano

  • Excellent portability with a lightweight, compact design (1.8 kg) and a built-in gimbal stand for 127° tilt adjustment
  • Vibrant image quality featuring 1080p resolution and a wide color gamut (110% BT.2020) for rich, natural saturation
  • Built-in Google TV OS provides native Netflix and YouTube certification, ensuring smooth streaming without workarounds
  • Responsive smart features including fast autofocus and exceptionally quick auto keystone correction
  • Versatile power options via a standard USB-C port, compatible with power banks (minimum 65W)
  • Low input lag (approximately 23ms) in dedicated game mode, suitable for casual gaming
  • Very quiet fan noise and a thoughtful 'smart eye protection' feature that dims the screen when someone passes in front

What customers don't like about JMGO N1S Nano

  • Lower brightness (450–460 ANSI/ISO lumens) makes it less ideal for rooms with significant ambient light or daytime use
  • Internal speakers (2 x 5W) are functional but described as 'tinny' and 'monotone' by some users, lacking room-filling power
  • Some users report visible laser speckle on standard white screens, a common trait of triple-laser technology
  • No optical zoom means image size is purely dependent on the projector's physical distance from the wall
  • Auto keystone can sometimes produce a slightly crooked image, and the original image outline remains visible outside the corrected frame
  • Limited connectivity with only one HDMI port and no backlight on the included remote control

Verdict

The JMGO N1S Nano is a compact, portable DLP projector featuring a native 1080p Full HD resolution and powered by MALC Triple Color Laser optics, delivering an impressive 110% BT.2020 color gamut. It produces 460 ISO lumens of brightness and a 400:1 contrast ratio, while its signature integrated gimbal allows for a 127° vertical tilt for easy ceiling projection. Key features include built-in Google TV with native Netflix support, 10W Dolby Audio speakers, and a comprehensive suite of automatic image corrections such as autofocus and instant keystone. Main pros include its extreme portability at just 1.8kg, vibrant color accuracy, and the ability to be powered by a 65W USB-C power bank. However, its main cons include a relatively low brightness that struggles in well-lit rooms and a lack of optical zoom, meaning image size must be adjusted by physically moving the device.

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