GoKawiilJMGO unveils Iris projectors with 4K resolution at 120Hz refresh rate
At IFA 2026 in Berlin, JMGO introduced its Iris line of gimbal projectors, featuring a new light engine and DLP chip capable of running full 4K resolution at a 120Hz refresh rate. The lineup includes the flagship Iris Ultra Max, rated at 6,500 lumens with a motorized gimbal, and the cheaper Iris Ultra, offering 4,500 lumens with manual adjustments; both include optical zoom, image shift, and a dual iris system for contrast control.
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High refresh rates at full 4K have historically been out of reach for projectors, which typically capped smooth motion performance at 1080p, so this marks a technical step forward for the category. While the benefit is mainly noticeable with fast-motion content like sports or gaming, it signals where projector technology is heading, even as most standard video content won't see major gains and could suffer from motion-smoothing artifacts.
- JMGO's Iris line pairs 4K resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate, a first for projectors at this resolution.
- The lineup splits into the premium Iris Ultra Max and the more affordable Iris Ultra, differing mainly in brightness and gimbal automation.
- Benefits are most apparent with 60fps content like sports or gaming, while standard content may show soap-opera-effect motion smoothing.
JMGO N1S Ultimate 4K Projector — If the new Iris line has you curious about JMGO's gimbal projectors, the N1S Ultimate is the shipping model that pioneered the design — triple laser 4K on a motorized gimbal you can aim anywhere in seconds. It's the closest thing you can buy today to the IFA showpiece, with the same instant setup and auto keystone convenience.
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Published there as: “JMGO’s New Projectors Go Big on Brightness and Refresh Rate. I Had a Look at IFA 2026”
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