The NexiGo PJ40 Pro is a 1080p LCD projector with an LED light source, which sits above the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3) and the NexiGo PJ40 Ultra in the company's PJ40 series of projectors. With a 1.47 throw ratio, it can project images from 50 to 300 inches from about 5 to 30 feet away (about 1.5 m to 6.5 m), respectively. It runs Google TV OS and supports Chromecast and screen mirroring, on top of having two HDMI ports, two USB-A ports, an AV-in port, and a headphone jack for added flexibility based on your preferred setup. The NexiGo PJ40 Pro projector also supports HDR10 and HLG, and has a low-latency mode for gamers. Finally, it features a 2x10W speaker system, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support for wireless connectivity.
Our Verdict
The NexiGo PJ40 Pro is an adequate projector for watching movies in a dark room. It runs on Google TV, so it's easy to access the most popular streaming apps. That said, while it has amazing contrast, its brightness is sub-par, and there's noticeable vignetting on the sides and corners. Combined with its narrow coverage of the Rec. 709 and Rec. 2020 color spaces, images aren't very vibrant, and details don't pop, especially if there is some light in the room. It's also very inaccurate out of the box, although calibration significantly helps. The fan noise gets noticeably loud, especially when the projector is set to max brightness, which can be distracting for some people.
Amazing contrast, especially in brighter scenes.
Easy access to popular apps via Google TV OS.
Supports Chromecast and screen mirroring.
Sub-par brightness with noticeable vignetting.
Very inaccurate out of the box.
Narrow coverage of Rec. 709 and Rec. 2020 color spaces.
Very loud fan noise.
The NexiGo PJ40 Pro is a sub-par gaming projector. It's a 1080p projector that tops out at 60Hz, although it also accepts (and downscales) 1440p and 4k signals. It has high input lag, so it's better suited to casual gaming and slower single-player titles. In terms of picture quality, it has amazing contrast, but it's a dim projector with a narrow color gamut, so scenes aren't very vibrant. It's also not very accurate out of the box, so many gamers will want to calibrate it before using it.
Amazing contrast, especially in brighter scenes.
High input lag, even on low latency mode.
Sub-par brightness with noticeable vignetting.
Doesn't support high refresh rates.
Narrow coverage of Rec. 709 and Rec. 2020 color spaces.
Very loud fan noise.
The NexiGo PJ40 Pro projector's brightness is sub-par, although it performs comparatively well on this front compared to other projectors in its class. It also has noticeable vignetting on the sides and corners of the image, and it's not strong enough to fight off ambient light, so it's an option that's more ideal for dark rooms. The projector's fan noise is also noticeably loud when you increase its brightness, and especially so when it's set to max brightness.
Sub-par brightness with noticeable vignetting.
Very loud fan noise.
The NexiGo PJ40 Pro has excellent contrast. It does superbly well with brighter scenes, though it also performs decently well in near-black scenes, leading to a pleasant viewing experience in dark rooms.
Amazing contrast, especially in brighter scenes.
Changelog
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Updated May 27, 2026:
We've added text to some test boxes as a result of our latest test bench. We've also updated Inputs & Connectivity to include Bluetooth support checks.
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Updated May 25, 2026:
We mention the newly reviewed ViewSonic LX60HD in the Native Contrast section of this review.
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Updated May 20, 2026:
We mention the newly reviewed Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02 in the Brightness section of this review.
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Updated May 15, 2026:
We mention the newly reviewed Anker Nebula P1i in the Input Lag section of this review.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
This projector is part of NexiGo's PJ40 Series of projectors. All models are native 1080p LCD projectors with a 1.47 throw ratio, all support HDR10 and HLG formats, and each includes integrated 20W speaker systems. The most notable differences between these variants are their advertised brightness and the operating system they run.
| Model | Advertised Brightness (ANSI) | Operating System |
| NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3) | 700 | Android TV |
| NexiGo PJ40 Ultra | 800 | Integrated apps (inc. licensed Netflix) |
| NexiGo PJ40 Pro | 800 | Google TV (inc. access to Play Store) |
Our unit was manufactured in China.
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The NexiGo PJ40 Pro is a mediocre projector overall, though it performs fairly well against other projectors in its class in a few ways, especially in terms of its contrast. It doesn't give off a very bright image, it has a narrow color gamut, and users will want to calibrate it on account of its poor image accuracy out of the box, though this is on par with most other projectors in its price range. In terms of gaming, it tops out at 1080p @ 60Hz and has fairly high input lag, so it's more ideal for slower, turn-based games than for ones that require quick reactions. That said, it does accept 1440p and 4k signals and downscale them to 1080p.
All things considered, it performs similarly to the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3), though the PJ40 Pro runs on the more modern Google TV OS (versus a more barebones Android TV experience on the PJ40 Gen 3) and has better image accuracy. If these two criteria aren't priorities, the PJ40 (Gen 3) is usually available for cheaper. For those looking for a more portable option, check out the XGIMI Halo+. It has an integrated battery and a much wider color gamut, and its fan noise is significantly quieter than on the NexiGo, although it comes at the expense of contrast and image accuracy.
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The NexiGo PJ40 Pro and the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3) are 1080p projectors that perform similarly across the board. However, the PJ40 Pro gets the edge because it runs Google TV for a modern streaming experience, while the Android TV experience on the PJ40 (Gen 3) is barebones. The PJ40 Pro also has better image accuracy and input lag.
The Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02 is a bit better than the NexiGo PJ40 Pro, but their strengths are complete opposites. The Epson is an incredibly bright projector with poor contrast; the NexiGo is very dim, but has amazing contrast. It does make the NexiGo the better choice for watching movies in a blacked out room, but the Epson is more versatile as it can be used in a wider variety of room contexts.
The XGIMI Halo+ is better than the NexiGo PJ40 Pro, though they each have their strengths and weaknesses for different purposes. The XGIMI is a portable projector with an integrated battery, along with better image accuracy and a significantly wider color gamut, on top of having significantly quieter fan noise. On the other hand, the NexiGo is a tabletop projector with significantly higher contrast across all scenes.
The NexiGo PJ40 Pro and ViewSonic LX60HD are very similar projectors, but the NexiGo generally has the edge. While the ViewSonic's contrast is a bit better, the NexiGo has the clear advantage in brightness, especially when they're both calibrated. The NexiGo is also much more accurate, is better for gaming, and handles judder a bit better.
We've independently bought and tested over 80 projectors and published detailed results for each, so you can decide which one to buy. These have all been tested under the same standardized methodology, allowing you to compare them side by side. We still have all these projects in our lab, so we can continually go back and compare them to ensure our reviews are still accurate. All our test methodologies are also public on our website, so you can validate the results yourself.
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