The XGIMI MoGo 4 is a lightweight 1080p LED projector with HDR10 support, although HDR over HDMI isn't supported. It uses XGIMI's Intelligent Screen Adaptation (ISA) with auto keystone and autofocus for quick setup. The light source is rated for 25,000 hours, and it projects a 40-inch image at around 3.5 ft, and up to a 200-inch image at around 17.4 ft. It runs Google TV with licensed Netflix and Chromecast built in, includes Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1, and has dual 6W Harman/Kardon speakers. For I/O, there's a full-size HDMI (ARC) and USB-A, plus USB-C with Power Delivery charging; you can toggle the HDMI EDID between 1.4 and 2.0 for compatibility. The MoGo 4 also adds a built-in 71.28 Wh battery rated up to 2.5 hours of video in Eco mode.
Our Verdict
The XGIMI MoGo 4 is highly portable. It has a built-in battery and quick auto-setup features, making it easy to toss in a bag and use anywhere. Unfortunately, it's disappointing as a home theater projector. The projector is dim, so it really works best in a pitch-black room, and even there, its contrast isn't strong enough to impress. Out of the box, SDR accuracy is poor and will require calibration if you care about faithful color and grayscale. While its color gamut is good, it isn't bright enough to deliver truly vibrant colors. Its smart features and battery help its portability case, but if top-notch image quality is your priority, you'll want to look elsewhere.
Extremely portable, with a full set of smart features.
Very dim.
Poor contrast that fails to impress.
Very inaccurate right out of the box.
The XGIMI MoGo 4 is disappointing for gaming. In a pinch, it works for slower casual gaming, but it really isn't a gaming-focused projector. It is limited to 1080p signals up to 60Hz and doesn't support 120Hz, so you won't get high-refresh-rate gameplay. Input lag is rather high; okay for slow games, but not for anything faster. It also doesn't project a particularly attractive image, as it's not very bright, and its contrast isn't strong enough to impress. It's also not very accurate out of the box.
Very dim.
Poor contrast that fails to impress.
Very inaccurate right out of the box.
Limited to 1080p @ 60Hz.
High input lag at all resolutions.
Changelog
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Updated Oct 23, 2025:
We've added Imaging, Optics, Noise, Supported Resolutions, HDR Format Support, 3D, Input Lag, and Audio Passthrough boxes as a result of our latest test bench. We've also added a Gaming usage in the Verdict section.
- Updated Oct 20, 2025: We've converted the review to Test Bench 0.10, which updates our Design tests, and adds a whole new suite of Inputs tests. We also added new gaming-oriented usage scores in Our Verdict. See the 0.10 changelog.
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Updated Aug 27, 2025:
We mentioned the newly reviewed Anker Nebula Mars 3 and added a mention of it in the Portability section.
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Updated Aug 21, 2025:
We mentioned the newly reviewed LG CineBeam Q and added a mention of it in the Color Gamut section.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The MoGo series spans four closely related models: the XGIMI MoGo 2, XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro, XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro, and the XGIMI MoGo 4. They all use a portable LED design with a fixed 1.2:1 throw and a long-life light source, but they differ in resolution, auto-setup features, operating system, I/O, and portability. The MoGo 4 keeps the 1080p LED engine of the MoGo 3 Pro but focuses on convenience with a built-in battery, full-size HDMI with ARC, more onboard storage, and slightly stronger speakers. The MoGo 2 Pro is the 1080p Android TV step-up from the 720p MoGo 2, while the MoGo 3 Pro transitions to Google TV without the battery. The table below outlines the key differences at a glance.
| Model | Resolution / Engine | Brightness (ISO) | HDR & Notes | OS / Casting | Speakers | Ports (HDMI / USB-C) | Wireless / Storage / Battery |
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| MoGo 2 | 720p DLP / LED | 400 ISO lm | HDR10 | Android TV 11; Chromecast built-in | 2 × 8 W | Full-size HDMI 2.0; USB-C power | Wi-Fi 5; BT 5.0; 16 GB; No battery |
| MoGo 2 Pro | 1080p DLP / LED | 400 ISO lm | HDR10 | Android TV 11; Chromecast built-in | 2 × 8 W | Full-size HDMI 2.0; USB-C power | Wi-Fi 5; BT 5.0; 16 GB; No battery |
| MoGo 3 Pro | 1080p DLP / LED | 450 ISO lm | HDR10† | Google TV; Google Cast | 2 × 5 W Harman/Kardon | Micro-HDMI (ARC; HDMI 1.4)‡; USB-C power | Wi-Fi 5; BT 5.1; 16 GB; No battery |
| MoGo 4 | 1080p DLP / LED | 450 ISO lm | HDR10† | Google TV; Google Cast | 2 × 6 W Harman/Kardon | Full-size HDMI (ARC; EDID 1.4/2.0 selectable); USB-C power | Wi-Fi 5; BT 5.1; 32 GB; Built-in 71.28 Wh battery |
† On MoGo 3 Pro and MoGo 4, HDR10 isn't supported when an HDMI source is connected.
‡ MoGo 3 Pro's Micro-HDMI supports HDMI 1.4 only.
Our unit was manufactured in April 2025.
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The XGIMI MoGo 4 is a lightweight projector that's easy to carry. It has a built-in battery, quick auto-setup (autofocus/auto-keystone), a 360° swiveling stand, and plenty of smart features with Google TV and Chromecast. Still, if you're after top-notch image quality, this isn't it. The MoGo 4 is dim, has weak contrast, and is inaccurate out of the box. Gaming performance is also basic: it's limited to 1080p 60Hz with no 120Hz support, and you need Game Mode for acceptable latency. For picture quality, the older XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro still does better overall, with similar brightness but better contrast and a slightly wider color gamut. If you're open to another brand, the Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser offers better contrast and more accurate out-of-the-box color than the MoGo 4; if gaming matters, a short-throw model like the BenQ X500i (1080p 120Hz) or a budget 4k XPR DLP like the ViewSonic PX701-4K (1080p 240Hz) will feel much more responsive.
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The XGIMI MoGo 4 is a little better than the XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro. The MoGo 4 is slightly brighter with marginally better contrast and color gamut, and it adds a built-in battery, a 360° stand, and full-size HDMI (the 3 Pro uses Micro-HDMI). Picture quality is otherwise very similar, and both limit HDR10 to internal apps/casting. For portability, the MoGo 4 is the nicer all-around choice.
The XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro is a bit better overall than the XGIMI MoGo 4, mainly due to its superior contrast. Still, the MoGo 4 has a built-in battery, a swivel stand, more storage, and full-size HDMI with ARC on Google TV. The MoGo 2 Pro’s 2×8W speakers are louder, and it accepts HDR10 over HDMI (the MoGo 4 does not; both support HDR in internal apps). For travel and convenience, the MoGo 4 is more versatile, but the MoGo 2 Pro wins if you only care about image quality.
The XGIMI MoGo 2 is better than the XGIMI MoGo 4, at least if you're looking for the brightest projector of the two. The MoGo 2 also has better contrast, but the MoGo 4 does project a sharper 1080p image. It also adds a built-in battery, a full-size HDMI, and a 360-degree swivel stand. The MoGo 2's 2×8W speakers are louder, but it runs Android TV 11 and has no battery. If you want true portability, the MoGo 4 is the smarter pick; otherwise, the MoGo 2 projects a more striking picture.
The LG CineBeam Q is significantly better than the XGIMI MoGo 4. The LG does everything better: it's brighter, has deeper contrast, is more accurate out of the box, and is more colorful. The XGIMI does have one advantage: it has an integrated battery, which slightly gives it a leg up when it comes to portability; with the LG, you'll need to have a power bank with you if you want to use it away from an outlet.
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The XGIMI MoGo 4's brightness is poor. It's a dim projector that won't make colors pop, and it's best used in a completely dark room; otherwise, you'll struggle to see the image clearly. On the plus side, brightness uniformity is fantastic, so you get very few dark spots across the screen.
The XGIMI MoGo 4's contrast is disappointing. Black levels look elevated, and it struggles across most scenes; it holds up a little better in brighter content, but not by much. Just like with the XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro, if you're prioritizing picture quality, this projector isn't a great choice.
This projector's SDR accuracy out of the box is poor. White balance shows a noticeable blue bias across most grayscale steps, making the overall color temperature way too cool. Color accuracy is also weak on all colors, but more so with blues, as most hues are off from what they should be.
Gamma is mostly on target, but very bright scenes render a bit too bright, so highlights can look slightly over-elevated.
The XGIMI MoGo 4 includes 11-point white balance and color calibration. With those, you can noticeably improve the unit's accuracy by nearly eliminating grayscale errors and bringing gamma right on target. That said, colors are more stubborn; most of them still deviate from reference, especially at higher saturations.
The XGIMI MoGo 4's color gamut is good. It covers most of the Rec. 709 color space, so SDR content looks as expected, although many blues still show noticeable accuracy issues. Its coverage of the wider Rec. 2020 color space used for some HDR content is only okay; colors remain well off the mark, especially cyans, blues, and greens. If colors matter to you, take a look at the more colorful LG CineBeam Q instead.
This is a compact single-chip DLP with an LED light source. LEDs give you instant on/off, long life, and stable color with minimal upkeep. As with most 1-chip DLP units, some viewers may notice mild rainbow artifacts on high-contrast edges. The LED light source has a rated lifespan of 25,000 hours, so you shouldn't need to replace it over the product's lifetime.
The XGIMI MoGo 4 has a fixed-lens design with auto-focus and auto-keystone (no optical zoom or lens shift).
Here are some typical throw distances:
- 60" image: 5.2 ft from the screen
- 80": 7.0 ft
- 100": 8.7 ft
- 120": 10.5 ft
The XGIMI MoGo 4 is very portable. It's small and light, so it's easy to move from room to room or toss in a backpack. Unlike the XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro, it has a built-in 71.28 Wh battery rated for up to 2.5 hours of video in eco mode. It can also run from a USB-C power bank (XGIMI specifies 65–150W Power Delivery). Setup stays quick thanks to Intelligent Screen Adaptation (ISA) with auto keystone and autofocus.
For placement, the MoGo 4 includes a 360° adjustable built-in stand with a metal slide rail that lets you tilt and swivel, so finding a usable angle on a table or shelf is straightforward. Audio is handled by dual 6W Harman/Kardon speakers, and there's full-size HDMI with ARC if you want to hook up a soundbar when you're not on battery.
If you're looking for more robustness out of your portable projector, like if you want to take it out camping, consider the Anker Nebula Mars 3 instead.
For a palm-sized LED projector, the XGIMI MoGo 4 is relatively quiet; fan noise is present at full brightness but blends into a room's ambient noise more easily than many other models, which is great.
The XGIMI MoGo 4 charges over USB-C and supports USB Power Delivery 3.0. XGIMI specifies that third-party power banks/adapters must be between 65W and 150W; a power adapter is included, and power dissipation is listed at 65W.
It also has a full-size HDMI port with ARC, and a USB-A data port. For external sources, you can switch the HDMI EDID between 1.4 and 2.0 in settings for best compatibility. HDR10 is not supported over HDMI on the MoGo 4.
The projector's input lag is sub-par. It's fast enough at 60Hz for slower single-player titles, and even there, it might be too high for some players. Forget playing anything faster; this isn't the unit for that. There's also no 120Hz option to bring the input lag down.
There's HDMI ARC on one HDMI port. ARC can return audio from the projector's internal apps to a soundbar/AVR and supports common formats like stereo LPCM and Dolby Digital (AC-3); it doesn't pass lossless codecs. Because ARC is a return channel, you can't plug an external player into the projector and expect the projector to passthrough that audio to your sound system. Connect external sources to your soundbar/AVR first, then run one HDMI cable to the projector.
