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JMGO P5 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:450Throw ratio:1.2:1Lamp life:30000 hours

JMGO P5 Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

JMGO P5
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best projectors on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

90%

7.0

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–²Better than 66% of projectors
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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 94% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

★Better than 94%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

42%

5.6

Image Quality

22%

7.6

Projection & Lens

12%

8.7

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.6

Audio & Features

8%

8.8

Connectivity

6%

7.6

Design & Power

â–²Better than 68%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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User ratings

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £260
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Technical Specifications of projector JMGO P5

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components:

42%

5.6

Image Quality

22%

7.6

Projection & Lens

12%

8.7

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.6

Audio & Features

8%

8.8

Connectivity

6%

7.6

Design & Power

7.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
JMGO P5 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 64.5% of projectors.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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 94% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.6
ANSI lumens
450
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 450 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 81.4% of projectors and equal to 1.8% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
400:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 400:1, lower than 97.1% of projectors and equal to 1.8% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 59.7% of projectors.
Output Resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 24.9% of projectors and equal to 41% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.2:1
Min throw distance
1.06 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.06 m, longer than 51.1% of projectors and equal to 1.9% of projectors.
Max projection size
?
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
18 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 18 ms, lower than 66% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
In 1080P.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
yes
This projector supports ALLM. 82.9% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
?
HDMI version
2.1
This projector supports HDMI 2.1, more modern than 82.3% of projectors and equal to 17.7% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
?
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N. of HDMI ports
?
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector supports Wi-Fi. 47.2% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), more modern than 84.6% of projectors and equal to 13.4% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
?
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has smart TV features. 56.4% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
Android
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81.3% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 64.9% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
JMGO app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
led
This projector uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.1% of projectors and equal to 39% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
no
This projector does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 25.3% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
65 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 65 W of power, less than 81% of projectors and equal to 6.4% of projectors.
Normal mode power draw.
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JMGO P5 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Supports ALLM
    This projector supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
  • 15 degrees greater horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (45 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    45 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    Via eARC.
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
  • 10 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    JMGO app.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 26% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
    Google TV certified.
  • 17.3% better value for money
    JMGO P5 has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.63 vs 6.5).
    7.63 vs 6.51
  • 2.96x cheaper
    JMGO P5 is cheaper than the average projector (£260 vs £770).
    £260 vs £770
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (124% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    124% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • 15 degrees greater horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (45 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    45 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 10 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Supports ALLM
    This projector supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
  • Modern HDMI standard
    This projector offers Modern HDMI standard than the average projector (2.1 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    2.1 vs 2.0
  • 9 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (18 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In 1080P.
    18 ms vs 27 ms
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    Via eARC.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 26% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
    Google TV certified.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    This projector supports a newer Wi-Fi standard than the average projector (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average projector supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    JMGO app.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
    Xiao AI voice control supported.
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 18.8% of projectors feature Android OS.
  • 10,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 170 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (65 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    Normal mode power draw.
    65 W vs 235 W
  • 2 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (28 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    28 dB vs 30 dB
  • 220 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (80 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    80 mm vs 300 mm
  • 51.6% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.5 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1.5 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 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
  • 79.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (450 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    450 vs 2,200
  • 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
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 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
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 52.1% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 4.87x less popular
    JMGO P5 has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 4.87x less popular
    JMGO P5 has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 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
  • 79.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (450 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    450 vs 2,200
  • 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
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 52.1% 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

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What customers like about JMGO P5

  • Exceptional portability with a compact 'water cup' design and built-in battery lasting up to 5 hours
  • Versatile projection angles enabled by a unique rotating casing that allows for ceiling projection
  • Vibrant color reproduction covering 124% of the Rec. 709 color gamut
  • User-friendly setup features including automatic focus and seamless picture correction
  • Multi-functional use as a standalone Bluetooth speaker with built-in audio
  • Modern connectivity options including HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 6, and USB-C reverse charging for mobile devices

What customers don't like about JMGO P5

  • Relatively low brightness at 450 lumens, making it best suited for dark rooms rather than well-lit environments
  • Ambiguity regarding brightness standards as it is specified in CVIA lumens rather than the more common ANSI lumens
  • Potential issues with customer support and hardware repairs for international users

Verdict

The JMGO P5 is a highly portable 'water-bottle' shaped 450 ISO lumens projector featuring a 1080p native resolution and a versatile 127-degree rotating gimbal design. It boasts an integrated 5-hour battery, a 1.2:1 throw ratio, and supports HDR10 and 124% Rec.709 color gamut for vibrant visuals. Key pros include its ultra-compact form factor, rapid USB-C PD 65W charging, and seamless auto-keystone and autofocus capabilities. However, its main cons are the relatively low brightness for daytime use and the absence of a built-in smart OS or native Netflix support, requiring external streaming sticks for most apps.

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