I’ll come out clean – I don’t own a TV. I live in a rented house, I have a beautiful bare wall that I don’t want to ruin with a TV mount drilled in (which I’ll have to cover in my security deposit once I leave), so instead of a TV, I bought a projector… and it was the best investment I made. My budget projector outputs 1080p, but the screen measures nearly a hundred inches, making it more than 5x larger than a television I would have bought with the same amount of money. The point is, don’t buy a TV this Black Friday. Buy a projector.
Projectors are compact, have the same smart features as smart TVs, and cast images multiple times larger and more immersive than your average 37″ or 42″ television. Plus, with the right deal, a projector can cost well within your TV budget, giving you a mini cinema experience at home. You don’t need to go searching on the internet for the ‘right deal’ though, because JMGO’s running a pretty sweet Black Friday sale on their two most popular projector lines. Whether you want a fancy 4K projector or something compact enough to carry in your laptop bag, these projectors fit well within every requirement and budget – thanks to discounts of up to 32%!
Designer: JMGO
JMGO N1S Ultimate 4K
The flagship in JMGO’s N1S series, this one made its debut at IFA 2024 in Berlin. Designed as a gimbal-mounted projector, the N1S Ultimate 4K can be positioned anywhere and it will automatically keystone and focus-adjust your image (even intelligently avoiding objects like shelves or wall-hangings), letting you watch movies on your wall or even your ceiling. The projector outputs 4K with a max size of 180-inches at a whopping 3500 ANSI Lumens, which means you can watch movies even in moderately lit rooms without always needing to switch the lights or draw the curtains.
The N1S Ultimate 4K’s stellar clarity comes thanks to JMGO’s MALC™ (Multi-Layer Adaptive Laser Control) 2.0 Triple Laser Optics – which helps it maintain clarity and sharpness even in high brightness (something traditional laser projectors fail at). It even packs a 20W subwoofer and 45Hz ultra-bass for booming audio. On the software front, Google TV gives you access to all your favorite streaming apps, along with Wi-fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 support, two HDMI 2.1 jacks for streaming sticks or game consoles, and two USB-A 2.0 jacks for connecting hard-disks or pen-drives.
Our Verdict
The MALC™ 2.0 Triple Laser Optics is the star of the show here. I previewed the projector during the day in a well-lit booth at IFA and the visuals were still surprisingly crisp and high-contrast. 4K output with intelligent auto-focus and keystone really makes using the projector a breeze. Imagine having a TV anywhere in your house – even the ceiling! Being JMGO’s flagship, this one has a $2799 price tag, but a 29% discount brings it down to just $1999.
Click Here to Buy Now: $1999 $2799 ($800 off). Hurry, deal ends on 30th Nov, 2025.
JMGO N1S Ultra 4K
Following the N1S gimbal-centric design, the N1S Ultra 4K is a step below its sibling the N1S Ultimate, but still has stunning specs that keep it at flagship standards. The projector outputs 4K with even support for BluRay 3D (you’ll JMGO’s active-shutter 3D glasses) but skips out on the MALC™ 2.0 Triple Laser Optics system that debuted in JMGO’s other N1S projectors. Still, you’ve got a VERY respectable 3000 ANSI Lumen output which means bright visuals no matter what time of the day.
The gimbal-mounted projector can be faced anywhere, with automatic focus, keystone correction, and intelligent object avoidance. I can’t stress enough how impressive this is. Face the projector anywhere and it turns practically any surface into a clear 4K television! The N1S Ultra 4K also comes with Google TV and all your favorite streaming apps, along with Wi-fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, two HDMI 2.1 ports, and 2 USB-A 2.0 ports for max connectivity. There’s a 3.5mm port for external speakers too, although the N1S Ultra packs dual 20W speakers with Dolby Digital Plus for immersive sound.
Our Verdict
With a 32% discount that brings its $2499 price down to $1699, the N1S Ultra 4K might be the only 4K projector that packs 3D support at a sub-2000 price tag. The gimbal and auto-image-correction features are absolute *chef’s kiss*, which means you spend less time fiddling with a remote and more time watching your favorite movies – or even playing your favorite games, thanks to the HDMI port that lets you hook your PS5 or Nintendo Switch and play on a massive 100″ screen!
Click Here to Buy Now: $1699 $2499 ($800 off). Hurry, deal ends on 30th Nov, 2025.
JMGO N1S Pro 4K
The N1S Pro 4K launched alongside the Ultimate this year, boasting the same MALC™ (Multi-Layer Adaptive Laser Control) 2.0 Triple Laser Optics that gives it stunning quality even at the highest brightness. The N1S Pro has the same gimbal-centric design as all its siblings in the series, which creates a sense of visual cohesion while looking gorgeously premium. At 2400 ANSI Lumens of brightness, the N1S Pro 4K is the perfect balance between great output and great cost.
The N1S Pro shares all the features with its higher-priced sibling, the Ultimate 4K. This includes 4K support, smart image correction (focus, keystone, etc.), the 20W dual speaker system with 45Hz bass, built-in Google TV with all your streaming apps, and all the connectivity features and ports from Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 to the HDMI 2.1 ports and USB-A 2.0 ports.
Our Verdict
With a $1999 price tag brought down to $1299 ($700 discount), the N1S Pro 4K easily gets our editor’s pick for best output at best value. A gimbal-mounted 4K Smart Projector with dual speakers and smart features at an almost sub-1500 price tag is frankly a no-brainer. Instead of throwing money at 50-60″ QLED TVs that cost a lot and can’t be moved around, why not spend the same amount on a 4K projector that casts nearly a 100″ display on any surface – and can be carried around with you from room to room, or even a friend’s place?
Click Here to Buy Now: $1299 $1999 ($700 off). Hurry, deal ends on 30th Nov, 2025.
JMGO N1S
The JMGO N1S is the most affordable in the series, with 1080p output, 900 ANSI Lumens of max brightness, and running a triple-laser optic setup that’s just a grade below the company’s cutting-edge MALC™ 2.0 system. For its affordable price tag, you get the same gimbal design, Google TV on the inside with support for over 10,000 streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Disney+, and others, with a maximum projection size of 180 inches and the same automatic focus and keystone correction that happens without needing to lift a finger.
Like its other counterparts, the N1S has support for 3D playback when coupled with JMGO’s active-shutter glasses (available separately). The portable format, coupled with the gimbal, makes the N1S a perfect projector for someone who wants to dip their toe in this category without breaking the bank. 10W speakers for this price point are perfect too, and an abundance of connectivity options lets you explore multiple setups just like you would with a TV.
Our Verdict
At 1080p of output, you may miss 4K in theory, but you won’t miss it in practicality. I own a 1080p projector and with streaming, it’s near impossible to tell the difference between streaming 4K on the internet and streaming 1080p unless you know what you’re watching out for. The JMGO N1S is priced at $999, making it the most affordable in JMGO’s gimbal-style N1S series. That much for a 180-inch-wide projection that also supports 3D feels too good to be true!
Click Here to Buy Now: $899 $999 ($100 off). Hurry, deal ends on 30th Nov, 2025.
JMGO PicoFlix
Want to push your budget even lower, JMGO’s PicoFlix might be their most affordable projector on Black Friday discount. It isn’t a part of the N1S series, which means no gimbal – but the PicoFlix more than makes up for that by being a 1080p FHD projector that’s the size of a Pringles can. The PicoFlix has its own built-in battery, which means you can move from room to room with your ‘television’ or even slip it into a tote bag and carry it to a friend’s place.
The PicoFlix may not have a 2-axis gimbal like the N1S series, but it does have a 127° rotational axis that lets you face it either forwards, at an angle, or directly upwards for watching movies on the ceiling. You’ve got support for up to a 120″ projection at FHD, and even BluRay 3D, with intelligent image correction features via the JMGO app. However, the PicoFlix caps out at 450 ANSI Lumens, which means you’ll need to draw the curtains to watch a movie. A 10,000mAh battery gives you up to 4.5 hours of movie time when used in Eco Mode, and here’s the kicker – the tiny projector still packs 10W dual speakers with Dolby Audio.
Our Verdict
The PicoFlix’s 25% discount brings its $599 price down to $449, making it cheaper than even a mid-tier smartphone. For its specs, that’s a solid recommend, although the 450 ANSI Lumens may be on the lower end for some purists. At that price, 1080p and 3D BluRay support is pretty phenomenal too, and having a projector portable enough to carry around in your palm does feel like quite the flex if you like the idea of watching movies, shows, and sports on the large screen.
Click Here to Buy Now: $449 $599 ($150 off). Hurry, deal ends on 30th Nov, 2025.