BenQ X500i vs JMGO N1 Ultra

99 facts in comparison

Based on 377 Reddit opinions. N1 Ultra leads by 6 points.

377 opinions
N1 Ultra leads by 6pts
BenQ X500i
81%
B+
Based on
460 Redditors

BenQ X500i

~$1,499
156 opinions

tldr; 4LED short throw with built-in Chromecast and HDMI eARC - flexible placement but insufficient lumens for 150"+ screens.

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Reddit's Pick
JMGO N1 Ultra
87%
A-
Based on
443 Redditors
Winner

JMGO N1 Ultra

~$1,149
221 opinions

tldr; 4K gimbal projector with instant boot and auto-keystone - extraordinary value with spectacular image, just add Apple TV for best results.

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Image QualityBrightnessGaming & Input LagThrow DistanceNoise & Heat
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58
Points
96
Points

Score by Category

Image Quality
81%88%
Brightness
48%87%
Gaming & Input Lag
90%100%
Throw Distance
50%100%
Noise & Heat
9%100%

Why is JMGO N1 Ultra better than BenQ X500i?

  • Higher Reddit score (87% vs 81%)
  • Better brightness (87% vs 48%)
  • Better image quality (88% vs 81%)
  • Better throw distance (100% vs 50%)
  • Better noise (100% vs 9%)
  • Better value (100% vs 67%)
  • Better input lag (100% vs 90%)
  • Gimbal stand swivels and auto-corrects image
Based on 903 Reddit opinions
Slight Edge

Reddit prefers the N1 Ultra

Winning by 6 points (87% vs 81%)

Better brightness
Better image quality
Better throw distance
High confidence (903 mentions)

๐Ÿ’ฌReddit Sentiment

Based on 903 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

BenQ X500i
8.1/10
460 mentions
N1 Ultra
8.7/10
443 mentions
BRIGHTNESS
BenQ X500i4.8/10
N1 Ultra8.7/10
IMAGE QUALITY
BenQ X500i8.1/10
N1 Ultra8.8/10
INPUT LAG
BenQ X500i9.0/10
N1 Ultra10.0/10
THROW DISTANCE
BenQ X500i5.0/10
N1 Ultra10.0/10
VALUE
BenQ X500i6.7/10
N1 Ultra10.0/10
NOISE
BenQ X500i0.9/10
N1 Ultra10.0/10
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Head to Head

Head to Head

BenQ X500i: 0|N1 Ultra: 6
BrightnessN1 Ultra
BenQ X500i48%
N1 Ultra87%
Image QualityN1 Ultra
BenQ X500i81%
N1 Ultra88%
Input LagN1 Ultra
BenQ X500i90%
N1 Ultra100%
Throw DistanceN1 Ultra
BenQ X500i50%
N1 Ultra100%
ValueN1 Ultra
BenQ X500i67%
N1 Ultra100%
NoiseN1 Ultra
BenQ X500i9%
N1 Ultra100%
BenQ X500i81%
N1 Ultra87%
N1 Ultra wins by 6 points

Key Specs

SpecBenQ X500iJMGO N1 Ultra
Resolution
4K UHD (3840x2160)
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Brightness
2200 ANSI Lumens
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Contrast Ratio
600,000:1
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Light Source
4LED
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Light Source Life
Up to 30,000 hours (Eco Mode)
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Key Highlights

BenQ X500i
โš–๏ธ 4LED light source - no rainbow effect
๐Ÿ“ Short throw capability for tight spaces
?? Built-in Chromecast and HDMI eARC
โš  Not bright enough for 150"+ screens
โš–๏ธ Good for 100-120" in controlled light
JMGO N1 UltraWinner
๐Ÿ“บ Gimbal stand swivels and auto-corrects image
๐Ÿ”ง Spectacular 4K image quality
โšก Fast boot and easy-to-use OS
โš  No Dolby Vision support
๐Ÿ’ฐ Extraordinary value in its price range

Topic Battles

BenQ X500i: 0|Tied: 0|N1 Ultra: 5
๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธImage Quality
N1 Ultra wins
BenQ X500i
81%
N1 Ultra
88%
โ˜€๏ธBrightness
N1 Ultra wins
BenQ X500i
48%
N1 Ultra
87%
๐ŸŽฎGaming & Input Lag
N1 Ultra wins
BenQ X500i
90%
N1 Ultra
100%
โญThrow Distance
N1 Ultra wins
BenQ X500i
50%
N1 Ultra
100%
๐Ÿ”‡Noise & Heat
N1 Ultra wins
BenQ X500i
9%
N1 Ultra
100%

Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories

๐Ÿ“ˆWhere They Rank

๐Ÿ’ฌWhat Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for JMGO N1 Ultra

Best Praise
+5 pts
โ€œJmgo n1s 4k seems like the best value, $799 now through their websiteโ€
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Top Criticism
+14 pts
โ€œYou may find this interesting: [Epson Settles Projector Brightness Lawsuit: JmGo to Correct White Brightness Specification on JmGo N1 Ultra From 4,000 Lumens Down to 1,900 Lumens | Epson US](https://news.epson.com/news/jmgo-projector-brightness-lawsuit)โ€
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What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for BenQ X500i

Best Praise
+5 pts
โ€œIn that groupโ€” unless you need to compete with a lot of ambient light the X500i will have the best picture quality. It has one of the highest native contrast specs of any 4K projector and color is excellent. Itโ€™s also a true short throw. The TK700STi would be my second choice. Itโ€™s very bright so will do better on larger screens or rooms with some lights on. But itโ€™s lamp and the color wonโ€™t be as good. See my review here: https://www.avsforum.com/threads/benq-tk700sti-review-owners-thread-4k-hdr-low-lag-short-throw-gaming-projector.3198258/ Of those models the X300G would be my last pic. Itโ€™s a great projector for what it is: a small semi-portable with easy setup. It will have better picture quality that the 700 But its lumen output is limiting.โ€
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Top Criticism
+2 pts
โ€œHere is the first problem I noticed. Between the BenQ TK700Sti and X500i, those are short throw projectors that will give you around 180"-200" with about the 10 feet of space you have. Unless you want to ceiling mount or place on a coffee table, but you have kids from what I recall, so wall mounting is best which will allow you to adjust the distance to a degree. As far as the X500i, I don't recommend it. It doesn't have enough brightness for gaming. Colors where frequently off. However, it does have great input lag. Out of the box it's a great projector, but after a week or so you'll notice the flaws. Biggest one being color accuracy. The TK700Sti, I owned it some years ago and thought it was great. Also a great gaming projector, but uses a bulb which you'll have to replace and can get dim overtime. I do like BenQs, but I feel there are better options. I've owned about 12 - 15 projectors and the one that gave me the most joy was the Dangbei Mars Pro. The picture is absolutely stunning!!! Great color accuracy and great picture that allows for lights on viewing due to its laser capabilities!!!! You don't need a projector screen at all, but if you do, I can recommend a gray screen that helps with lights on viewing even more for under $50. The Dangbei originally retailed for over $2,000, but with discounts from Amazon, I got mine for $1,200. The dangbei also has MEMC/Frame Interpolation Technology that gives you that extra clear and smooth video play. You're not going to get that from 90% of BenQ projectors. The Dangb Mars Pro also allows blows out any dust collected in the projector with a push of a button from the home screen. Something I've never seen before. Definitely go with the Dangbei Mars Pro and Amazon will give you a 30 day return window if you don't like it. Forgot to mention, the Dangbei is trash as a smart projector, so for the sound and smart capabilities, I have the Roku streambar pro hooked up to mine. Beautiful amazing sound and picture!!!โ€
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๐Ÿ“ˆHistorical Price Data

BenQ X500i
JMGO N1 Ultra
$1500$2000$2500Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Jan '26Feb '26Apr '26Low: $1492.3Low: $1148.99Current: $1493Current: $1149
BenQ X500i
All-time low: $1411.77(2024-04)
$39 below 90-day avg
JMGO N1 Ultra
All-time low: $1148.99(2025-12)
$75 below 90-day avg

Which is Better?

JMGO N1 Ultra Wins
87%
Ultra
vs
81%
X500i

JMGO N1 Ultra leads by 6 points based on 903 Reddit opinions.

Why N1 UltraWinner
  • Better Value for Money (100% vs 67%)
Why BenQ X500i
  • โš–๏ธ 4LED light source - no rainbow effect
  • ๐Ÿ“ Short throw capability for tight spaces

โค๏ธThe Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

44%Positive
Positive
44%
Neutral
50%
Negative
6%
Based on 443 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

28%Positive
Positive
28%
Neutral
66%
Negative
6%
Based on 460 Reddit opinions

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, JMGO N1 Ultra or BenQ X500i?
Based on 903 Reddit comments, JMGO N1 Ultra is the preferred choice with 87% positive sentiment vs BenQ X500i's 81%. JMGO N1 Ultra leads by 6 percentage points.
Should I buy JMGO N1 Ultra or BenQ X500i?
If you want the safer choice based on community sentiment, JMGO N1 Ultra has stronger approval ratings (87% vs 81%). However, BenQ X500i may still be better depending on your specific needs, budget, or use case.
What do Redditors love about JMGO N1 Ultra?
Reddit users highlight: Gimbal stand swivels and auto-corrects image. Spectacular 4K image quality. Fast boot and easy-to-use OS. With 443 mentions and 87% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.
What do Redditors say about BenQ X500i?
Reddit users highlight: 4LED light source - no rainbow effect. Short throw capability for tight spaces. Built-in Chromecast and HDMI eARC. With 460 mentions and 81% approval, it remains a popular alternative.
How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?
This comparison analyzed 903 Reddit comments: 443 about JMGO N1 Ultra and 460 about BenQ X500i. Data was sourced from Projectors community discussions.
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.
Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?
Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

377 Reddit opinions analyzed ยท Last updated 4/12/2026