Our pick
This compact projector offers good image brightness, above-average sound, and easy setup—for less money than similarly equipped competitors. It lacks a built-in battery, but you can run it off a USB-C power bank.
The Pro version’s 1080p resolution produces a slightly cleaner, sharper image than the basic version—but that improvement may not be worth the extra cost for many people.
Xgimi’s MoGo 2 Series offers almost everything we want in a portable mini projector. The series includes two models that share the same core features and design: Both are LED projectors with a compact form, built-in streaming services and speakers, support for Bluetooth audio, and a USB-C charging port. The 720p MoGo 2 is best for most people because it gives you all of that—and surprisingly good performance—for around $400.
The pricier MoGo 2 Pro ups the resolution to full HD (1080p)—which does produce a slightly cleaner, sharper image—and has a few more advanced setup tools. But those improvements come with a fairly significant $200 price increase that may not be worth it for many shoppers, especially if you plan to project the image directly against a wall in your home.
Both projectors measured brighter in our tests than many competitors that cost more, but we wish the black level were better—the darkest scenes in movies looked a bit washed out in a dark room. But with most TV and sports content, the MoGo 2 Series creates a nice-looking image.
The inclusion of Android TV means you don’t have to connect an external video player to enjoy lots of streamed content, though the projector has HDMI and USB video inputs if you need them. The internal speaker sounds loud and full, but you can also connect a speaker via cable or Bluetooth.
The main downside here is that the MoGo 2 Series lacks a built-in battery, though you can run the projectors off a 65-watt USB-C power bank.
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