A Closer Look

The Emotn N1 features a fairly large lens assembly with the connectors in the rear. In terms of overall size, it is also a bit bigger than other 1080p units out there. Both the front and rear sport a grill which allows for audio to penetrate from the internal speakers and for the internal fan to access fresh air.


Both sides of the device are completely solid with no further markings. This surface area feels a little bit like a lost branding opportunity, but the clean surface has a subtle texture to it, which should be quite resilient to fingerprints or scratches.


Taking a closer look at the grill in the front, you can actually see the fins of the aluminium heatsink within. The large, sealed lens assembly is framed in a black, glossy block with a sensor on the top left corner which presumably is for either autofocus or keystone correction. In the rear, you will find the power input to the left, a USB 2.0 port, HDMI in, Ethernet as well as a line-out plug.


Emotn has branded the top of the unit with its logo. On this surface, you will also find a power button with a built-in LED. On the underside, the unit sports a mounting possibility for a tripod. Emotn has also built-in a very useful kickstand which is nice to see.


Before we dive into the initial setup and user experience of the Emotn N1, a quick weigh-in clocks the unit in at just under 2 kg, which is actually quite heavy when compared to the roughly 1 kg alternatives out there.