I have this projector. Here's my opinion: Pros: UTR in this price range. I bought in Oct 2021 and there were no other UTR in this price range (a must-have in my apt setting) Audio is very very good! I have a nice 2.1 setup and most of the time I use the built-in speakers unless I want to use the subwoofer Nice ID design Pretty quiet Cons: Alexa doesn't work (I don't use anyways) light bleed around screen. I don't know how this guy got the projection to the edge of the screen but I have about 3cm border to avoid light bleed software UX needs improvement. But I still prefer it to using Firestick bc I don't want 2 remotes. They don't have a license for Google play service so apps that rely on this won't work Auto keystone / Image flattening doesn't work. I just manually setup like this guy 3D works but cant adjust the aspect ratio (I don't really care) Not so bright (I don't watch TV in day time but its OK if you have light blocking blinds) My recommendation: Get this projector if you live in a small apt and want to watch on 100" screen
I have this projector too, image flattening does work, and using a roku stick works fine, netflix 4k required HDMI 2.2 and this only has 2.0, but setting it to use HDMI 1.4 works well, just not 4k. Overall its amazingly quiet, my biggest gripe is that the phone remote sucks for turning it on/off so you need to have the projector remote around or to press the button on top
Hi! I hope you see my question, even though this video is a couple of years old. It is so hard to find good information on UST projectors, so I really appreciate your in-depth review. My question - how would you think the JMGO O1 Pro perform on a stage under stage lighting, as part of a concert? Would it still be viewable because it's not throwing the projection over a distance and competing with the stage lighting? And can it handle going up to 120", if viewed from about 10m back or so?
Hi there - I don't think it will be powerful enough in full light - its ok in low ambient but possibly not with stage lighting - although not much will if I'm honest - you need a very high lumens output to compete with that amount of light.
I really like my JMGO Pro 01. I do wish the brightness was better, that it worked with Alexa Echos to power on and off and that it had a power saver setting that shut it down if no signal is detected. I know it has a sleep timer but I would like it to turn itself off if it doesn’t detect a signal. Then I could use my Alexa to just shut off the Nvidia shield and the projector will shut off five mins later. Sucks my govee lights, surround sound and Nvidia shield all can use Alexa but my projector can’t.
Been using my lately with a Google Chromecast TV after 2 years boxed up. And must say if the JMGO software would've been polished up to the Google Chromecast standard it would've been the best UST in its price range. The hardware is not what lacks ( yes it would be even better with more lumens) but it is the software that brings it down. If all the things that was promised in the promo video this thing would be perfect.
Hi can I ask do i have to set the keytone everytime i restart the projector..I have this issue and it always out of alignment when I turn off and on again. Any advice. Thanks..
I'm curious on this question I'm about to ask. I have $3000 to spend. I've been looking hard at the xgimi aura. As far as value for money. I thought this be a good choice? My wants in a ust projector is of #1 course picture quality ease of settings future software/firmware updates. I also like a easy setup (keystone correction) such as put the projector on my entertainment area and adjust the unit to where the screen is( not adjust the screen to where the projector is.) I'm also looking for a good ust projector for some ambient light since I won't be watching in complete or somewhat complete darkness all the time. I was looking at a alr screen but I'm on a budget of about $500. I heard carls cinegrey would be a good choice as their alr produces Hotspot on ust projectors . I'm Not sure maybe you can answer that? Please help a novice out!!
Does this projector have to be inches away to display property? I dont need 100 inch display. 60 to 70 inches of display is good. I have a small room. How is the projection from about 5 - 7 ft away from the screen?
This is a UST, so the closer it is to the wall, the smaller the image, the further away, the larger but it gets huge after only 12" or so from the wall.
Thanks for the feedback.. I don't think it will work for me.. But I will try it...I've been trying different projectors to get one that will work for my needs..
This projector hits all the spots and ticked all the boxesz I wish it was actually at least 2000 ANSI LUMENS. THEN IT WOULD HAVE BEEN PERFECT!! The size, the features, the user interface, the ease of use, the colors, ALL OF IT! did I mention size?!? I needed something brighter, tried a CASIRIS A6 and holy smokes!!! The size is like twice as much or maybe more than the JMGO 01 Pro. I couldn't get the colors to work with the CASIRIS, thought it might have been a defective unit, tried another one, nope. Returned both. Tried an XGIMI AURA and that one was perfect (picture wise) out of the box, but MY GOD, that thing is even bigger than the CASIRIS, I meant WTF?!?! AND LITERALLY weighs about 40+ pounds!!! If JMGO brings back the 01 pro form factor with higher brightness, I'm buying it! But its got to have at least 2000 ANSI lumens. Their triple projector is just as big as the CASIRIS. So that was a no go, plus not all the features of the pro. So far, out of all these projectors I've gotten, the VaVa is the one that has been perfect. Size, brightness, color. Should have gotten two VAVAs, but I'm content with the XGIMI for now.
Casiris A6 is probably the best UST I've tested. You need a sensor to calibrate it and correct the colours and greyscale but when you do - WHOA!! It's pretty nuts.
Most UST projectors are the same. MMC or frame interpolation does help - and it's a budget projector too so it doesn't have all the features of a more expensive unit.
It's a TERRIBLE replacement in comparison. Half the brightness, less than half the resolution, and damn near the same price as one on eBay. buy a used 3800 if you have to. It's a MUCH better projector overall.
Hey man great video, could you please notify me when there's another offer like that again? I will like to get one but one thousand if possible, i don't want to spend 1200 or 1300 o. Something like this since it's not 4k
I don't know if it's just me, but MMC (motion compensation) or frame interpolation makes the image looks artificial. Is this what is called the "soap opera effect"?
Hi Robert, yes that is commonly known as the "soap opera effect" - and in most implementations, I haven't liked it, but because you can adjust the level of MMC on this projector, having it on low or medium it just makes the framerate look smoother and less jarring without the soap opera washy look. Just my opinion. The VAVA projector has it and I didn't like the implementation of it on that projector.
Hi, I would like to ask is the 120 inch maximum screen size we can get in term of still maintaining the clarity? If go beyond 120 inch like 130 inch it will start to blur? Thank you
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Well that was disappointing. Apparently the discount code has been cancelled. :(
@@dudleydooright as mentioned in the video it was for a time period.
@@BuildMontage Everything in life is for a time period. :P
Great review!
I'm way too late for that offer 🤦🏽♂️
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I have this projector. Here's my opinion:
Pros:
UTR in this price range. I bought in Oct 2021 and there were no other UTR in this price range (a must-have in my apt setting)
Audio is very very good! I have a nice 2.1 setup and most of the time I use the built-in speakers unless I want to use the subwoofer
Nice ID design
Pretty quiet
Cons:
Alexa doesn't work (I don't use anyways)
light bleed around screen. I don't know how this guy got the projection to the edge of the screen but I have about 3cm border to avoid light bleed
software UX needs improvement. But I still prefer it to using Firestick bc I don't want 2 remotes. They don't have a license for Google play service so apps that rely on this won't work
Auto keystone / Image flattening doesn't work. I just manually setup like this guy
3D works but cant adjust the aspect ratio (I don't really care)
Not so bright (I don't watch TV in day time but its OK if you have light blocking blinds)
My recommendation:
Get this projector if you live in a small apt and want to watch on 100" screen
Would it work outside with an inflatable screen? We're wanting to watch baseball/football games out by the pool.
I have this projector too, image flattening does work, and using a roku stick works fine, netflix 4k required HDMI 2.2 and this only has 2.0, but setting it to use HDMI 1.4 works well, just not 4k. Overall its amazingly quiet, my biggest gripe is that the phone remote sucks for turning it on/off so you need to have the projector remote around or to press the button on top
Hi,
I see you mentioned 3D, may I ask how is it perform? Will it produce Sharp and clear 3D image?
Thank you
@@StudioHorizonsArt it looks OK but it doesnt fill the entire screen
@@kami-gun thanks for the reply, although I'm not quite understand what do you mean not filling the entire screen 😅
I like the direction that these UST's are going. They are getting more affordable and with better and better performance. Great video brother.
had mine for about a month now. me and my gf are having a blast watching all kinds of animes on it
thank you for the review!
Awesome!
As an anime fan this answered my question. 🤣 thanks
What the fan noise like is it noisy? Is it great for watching movies?
Thank you for testing this projector.
Thanks for watching
Hi! I hope you see my question, even though this video is a couple of years old. It is so hard to find good information on UST projectors, so I really appreciate your in-depth review.
My question - how would you think the JMGO O1 Pro perform on a stage under stage lighting, as part of a concert? Would it still be viewable because it's not throwing the projection over a distance and competing with the stage lighting? And can it handle going up to 120", if viewed from about 10m back or so?
Hi there - I don't think it will be powerful enough in full light - its ok in low ambient but possibly not with stage lighting - although not much will if I'm honest - you need a very high lumens output to compete with that amount of light.
Could you please list your complete settings to shrink all the best from it?
Great video. Nice option for a short throw. Nice shirt.
Just ordered mine! Hope the brightness is enough.
well was it?
@@metaldreams3595 nope I returned that junk.
BM, whats the best ust projector if money is no object that's available to us Aussies?
Hisense l9g for medium bright rooms, Samsung the premier for darker rooms, or Epson ls500 for a bright living room.
Vava chroma not a good ust projector for gaming and sports?
Hi,
How is the 3D movie on this jmgo o1 pro? Was it good and crystal clear?
I don't remember back that far actually I'm sorry :(
@@BuildMontage thanks for the reply.
I really like my JMGO Pro 01. I do wish the brightness was better, that it worked with Alexa Echos to power on and off and that it had a power saver setting that shut it down if no signal is detected. I know it has a sleep timer but I would like it to turn itself off if it doesn’t detect a signal. Then I could use my Alexa to just shut off the Nvidia shield and the projector will shut off five mins later. Sucks my govee lights, surround sound and Nvidia shield all can use Alexa but my projector can’t.
Been using my lately with a Google Chromecast TV after 2 years boxed up. And must say if the JMGO software would've been polished up to the Google Chromecast standard it would've been the best UST in its price range. The hardware is not what lacks ( yes it would be even better with more lumens) but it is the software that brings it down. If all the things that was promised in the promo video this thing would be perfect.
Great review buddy and may be looking to move up to a short throw.
You watch movies in soap opera mode? That's wild, bro.
Hi can I ask do i have to set the keytone everytime i restart the projector..I have this issue and it always out of alignment when I turn off and on again. Any advice. Thanks..
Is this one good for a 84 or 72 inch vividstorm rising ust screen ?
UST projectors are the future in my opinion.
If they make one so I can plop my center on, i might consider it.
what type of alr screen is beat jmgo o1 pro?
I'm curious on this question I'm about to ask. I have $3000 to spend. I've been looking hard at the xgimi aura. As far as value for money. I thought this be a good choice? My wants in a ust projector is of #1 course picture quality ease of settings future software/firmware updates. I also like a easy setup (keystone correction) such as put the projector on my entertainment area and adjust the unit to where the screen is( not adjust the screen to where the projector is.) I'm also looking for a good ust projector for some ambient light since I won't be watching in complete or somewhat complete darkness all the time. I was looking at a alr screen but I'm on a budget of about $500. I heard carls cinegrey would be a good choice as their alr produces Hotspot on ust projectors . I'm Not sure maybe you can answer that? Please help a novice out!!
Does this projector have to be inches away to display property? I dont need 100 inch display. 60 to 70 inches of display is good. I have a small room. How is the projection from about 5 - 7 ft away from the screen?
This is a UST, so the closer it is to the wall, the smaller the image, the further away, the larger but it gets huge after only 12" or so from the wall.
Thanks for the feedback.. I don't think it will work for me.. But I will try it...I've been trying different projectors to get one that will work for my needs..
I have a question what happened if I put in the floor really close of the screen or if I put at 50 cm the image it's bad?
Not sure - you have to have it measured out.
Excellent video and review Tony!!! What RGB light strip did you use for your projector screen? Your help is greatly appreciated, Thank you!!!
They are Govee lights -and there should be links in the description of the video :)
@@BuildMontage thank you!!!
Just ordered tye formovie r1. The brightness and LED tech was a no for me. It's not a lot of UST fir that price but I can't wait for the formovie r1.
Is it compatible with iPhone
Do you have the issue when changing the sound presets, it changes back to default when the projector restarted?
No I didn’t notice as I used a home theater setup so not the internal speakers.
This projector hits all the spots and ticked all the boxesz I wish it was actually at least 2000 ANSI LUMENS. THEN IT WOULD HAVE BEEN PERFECT!! The size, the features, the user interface, the ease of use, the colors, ALL OF IT! did I mention size?!? I needed something brighter, tried a CASIRIS A6 and holy smokes!!! The size is like twice as much or maybe more than the JMGO 01 Pro. I couldn't get the colors to work with the CASIRIS, thought it might have been a defective unit, tried another one, nope. Returned both. Tried an XGIMI AURA and that one was perfect (picture wise) out of the box, but MY GOD, that thing is even bigger than the CASIRIS, I meant WTF?!?! AND LITERALLY weighs about 40+ pounds!!! If JMGO brings back the 01 pro form factor with higher brightness, I'm buying it! But its got to have at least 2000 ANSI lumens. Their triple projector is just as big as the CASIRIS. So that was a no go, plus not all the features of the pro. So far, out of all these projectors I've gotten, the VaVa is the one that has been perfect. Size, brightness, color. Should have gotten two VAVAs, but I'm content with the XGIMI for now.
Casiris A6 is probably the best UST I've tested. You need a sensor to calibrate it and correct the colours and greyscale but when you do - WHOA!! It's pretty nuts.
Worth it?
Ugh wish the code was still valid I would have purchased it right now
Would an Nvidia shield AI upscaler enhance this?
They dont have Australia listed on their website. How can i order it?
Hi Jaspal, thanks for the interest in O1 Pro. To order it in Australia you may use this secret perk on Indiegogo, bit.ly/3JCfQuL
You can buy the projector from the international link in the description :)
@@BuildMontage i must be blind. Cant find the international link. Can you please paste here?
@@JMGOProjector how can I get advantage of discount coupon?
Code not working
A dumb question: Can it project a smaller screen, say 55", instead?
Of course! And not a dumb question at all
The fact that it can't match a 24fps signal is pretty disappointing, considering it's for movies
Most UST projectors are the same. MMC or frame interpolation does help - and it's a budget projector too so it doesn't have all the features of a more expensive unit.
what you mean? It plays 24fps fine. You just turn off motion compensation
@@kami-gun it’s not playing 23.976 frames. It’s still 60p. It doesn’t have variable refresh rate.
My lens is busted on my Epson home Cinema 3800. This would be a nice replacement. For the price.
It's a special price right now, if you use the code BMO1P you get $700 USD off. Hopefully the demos showed how good it is for being a budget option.
It's a TERRIBLE replacement in comparison. Half the brightness, less than half the resolution, and damn near the same price as one on eBay. buy a used 3800 if you have to. It's a MUCH better projector overall.
Hey man great video, could you please notify me when there's another offer like that again?
I will like to get one but one thousand if possible, i don't want to spend 1200 or 1300 o. Something like this since it's not 4k
I havent done any more work with JMGO since this video so unless there is another special and I'm told about it, I won't exactly know.
I don't know if it's just me, but MMC (motion compensation) or frame interpolation makes the image looks artificial. Is this what is called the "soap opera effect"?
Hi Robert, yes that is commonly known as the "soap opera effect" - and in most implementations, I haven't liked it, but because you can adjust the level of MMC on this projector, having it on low or medium it just makes the framerate look smoother and less jarring without the soap opera washy look. Just my opinion. The VAVA projector has it and I didn't like the implementation of it on that projector.
@@BuildMontage Thank you for your reply, kind sir!
@@BuildMontage good to know as I’m waiting for my O2 Pro still and definitely can’t handle that “soap opera effect”.
Thanks for the honest review
Mine screen suddenly turned pink after switching on for 5mins 😢
What happen if I want to project on 150” screen, the image will loose quality, it is in dark place for gaming and playing outdoors movies.
Yes it will be too high up on the wall and blurry
I got the jmgo 01 and projected up to 120" without losing sharpness and image quality, but I won't go beyond that.
Hi,
I would like to ask is the 120 inch maximum screen size we can get in term of still maintaining the clarity? If go beyond 120 inch like 130 inch it will start to blur?
Thank you
wish this wasn't 2000$ Canadian...... one day maybe they'll get cheap enough for me.
I think it's on the lower end of cost for a UST, I don't know if they will get much lower. The high end laser projectors are several thousand.
@@BuildMontage I'd surely pay 1000$ for this, but being with shipping and exchange rates 2000$ is a little much. Beautiful piece of tech though.
Looks like a giant AirPods case. 😂
It does a bit haha!
he can have the Portuguese BR... what's the most screen he makes?
Как смотреь 3D на этом проекте?