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Updated · The Verge · Aug 31
JMGO Launches $2,999 Iris Ultra Max Projector Globally With 10,000:1 Contrast
Updated
Updated · The Verge · Aug 31

JMGO Launches $2,999 Iris Ultra Max Projector Globally With 10,000:1 Contrast

1 articles · Updated · The Verge · Aug 31

Summary

  • Preorders for JMGO’s Iris Ultra Max opened outside China at $2,999, with the 4K Google TV projector due to ship on October 19 before rising to $3,499.
  • A new dual-iris optical system is the headline feature, which JMGO says delivers 10,000:1 native contrast by controlling light scatter more aggressively than a single iris.
  • The all-in-one model also pairs a triple-laser light engine rated at 6,500 ISO lumens with 4K 120Hz playback, Dolby Vision HDR, VRR and ALLM to target sports and gaming use.
  • A motorized pan-and-tilt gimbal, 0.88–1.7:1 optical zoom and V±130% and H±53% lens shift are aimed at flexible placement without sacrificing optical image quality.
  • The launch lands as brighter 4K 120Hz projectors become more common ahead of IFA 2026, though real-world reviews will test whether peak brightness avoids color distortion issues seen in some earlier models.

Insights

Can JMGO's new dual-iris system truly deliver a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, or will real-world testing expose past color flaws?
Does the premium price tag guarantee flawless gaming, or will previous Google TV software lag issues haunt this new flagship?