JMGO PicoFlix vs WEMAX S5

JMGO PicoFlix is quieter. WEMAX S5 is $199.01 cheaper, brighter and lighter.

	JMGO PicoFlixMSRP $599	WEMAX S5$399.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	420 lm ISO	500 lm ISO
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.21:1
Light source
Light source	LED	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	28 dB(A)	30 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$599	$1,099
Best price
Best price	—	$399.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.7 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	420 lm ISO	500 lm ISO
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	400:1	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	—	Rec. 709 100% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	8 bit
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10	HDR10
3D
3D	Yes	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Light engine	—	ALPD
Light-source life
Light-source life	25,000 h	30,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.21:1
Image size
Image size	40–200 in	60–120 in
Zoom
Zoom	—	Digital
Focus
Focus	—	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	—	When moved
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	None
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	—
Lens material
Lens material	Glass and resin	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.0 (eARC)	HDMI
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	1080p	1080p
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	—
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.4	5.1
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	Linux
RAM
RAM	2 GB	1 GB
Storage
Storage	16 GB	8 GB
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	Built in
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Audio formats
Audio formats	Dolby Audio	Dolby Audio
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	HDMI eARC	3.5 mm, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	NoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	—	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	240 × 80 × 80 mm	175 × 175 × 48 mm
Weight
Weight	1,500 g	830 g
Orientations
Orientations	Ceiling, Rear	—
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	Gimbal, 127° tilt	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	Yes
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–36°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	30–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	—	5,000 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 65 W	Max 65 W
Standby
Standby	—	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	—	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	—
USB-C PD in
USB-C PD in	65 W	65 W
Battery runtime
Battery runtime	Up to 270 min	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	28 dB(A)	30 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG1	RG1
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	1 yr	2 yr
User manual
User manual	https://global.jmgo.com/cdn/shop/files/PicoFlix_User_manual.pdf	https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0335/7261/8376/files/WEMAX_S5_User_Manual.pdf?v=1753439417
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries
Remote
Remote	Bluetooth · voice	—

JMGO PicoFlixMSRP $599

WEMAX S5$399.99 · Amazon

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