The XGIMI MoGo 2 is a lightweight 720p HDR projector. It's small and light, making it easy to carry around, and it's easy to install and use with Auto Keystone correction, intelligent obstacle avoidance and screen alignment, and an autofocus. The projector uses an LED bulb as its light source with a rated lifespan of 25,000 hours. It can project an image between 40" and 200", although XGIMI recommends that users stick to 60-120 inches for optimal image quality. It has many smart features with the Android TV 11.0 smart interface, Chromecast, Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5.0. Finally, it has two built-in 8W speakers with Dolby Audio, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Digital Plus support.
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Our Verdict
The XGIMI MoGo 2 is sub-par for watching movies. It's just not bright enough for even moderately lit rooms, and its contrast is mediocre, so it looks fine but unimpressive in dark rooms. The projector has poor pre-calibration image accuracy, and you can't improve it much through the device's limited calibration options.
- Full suite of smart features.
- Small and light, and has a slew of image correction features for a quick install.
- Poor brightness levels results in very dim images.
- Poor pre-calibration accuracy that can't be improved enough through its limited calibration options.
Changelog
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Updated Aug 15, 2025:
We mentioned the newly reviewed XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro and added a mention of it in the Differences Between Sizes and Variants section.
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Updated Nov 13, 2024:
We mentioned the newly reviewed NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3) in the Contrast section of this review.
- Updated Aug 07, 2024: Mentioned the newly-reviewed LG CineBeam PF50KA in the Projector Technology section of this review.
- Updated May 21, 2024: Updated text throughout the review according to Test Bench 0.9, mainly in the Contrast section.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
Differences between variants
The XGIMI MoGo lineup includes the XGIMI MoGo 2, XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro, XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro, and XGIMI MoGo 4. All are compact LED projectors with a fixed 1.2:1 throw and a rated 25,000-hour light source, but they diverge on resolution, auto-setup features, smart platform, I/O, and portability. The MoGo 2 is the entry model (720p, Android TV 11), while the MoGo 2 Pro steps up to 1080p. Newer models have Google TV, with the MoGo 4 adding a built-in battery and full-size HDMI. Here's how they stack up:
| 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 is not supported when an HDMI source is connected; HDR works via internal apps/casting.
‡ MoGo 3 Pro's Micro-HDMI supports HDMI 1.4 only.
Our unit was manufactured in September 2023.
Popular Projector Comparisons
The XGIMI MoGo 2 is a small and lightweight projector. It's not very good, but it's quite cheap and better than other products in its price range, like the Kodak Luma 150. It'll do fine if you're looking for a super lightweight projector that you can quickly throw into your backpack, but if you can stretch your budget a little, the XGIMI Elfin and XGIMI Halo+ are better products in almost every way.
Check out our recommendations for the best portable projectors and the best outdoor projectors. If you'd prefer to shop for another product in the same price range, look up the best projectors under $500 instead.
The XGIMI MoGo 2 is better than the XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro. The base MoGo 2 gets a bit brighter and has slightly better contrast than the more expensive Pro. While they're both inaccurate, the Pro is even more so out-of-the-box than the MoGo 2. Ultimately, the only advantage of the Pro is that it projects a sharper 1080p image versus 720p for the MoGo 2.
The XGIMI Elfin is a bit better than the XGIMI MoGo 2. The Elfin is the much more accurate of the two projectors, and it can also passthrough advanced audio formats through its eARC port, while the MoGo 2 Pro is limited to ARC.
The XGIMI MoGo 2 is a bit better than the Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen. The XGIMI is very dim, but it's brighter than the Samsung. The XGIMI also has better contrast and is the more accurate of the two projectors.
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.
Test Results
The XGIMI MoGo 2 has a compact design and weighs only 2.4 pounds, but it doesn't have an integrated battery, so you still need to plug it into an outlet. It has full Auto Keystone correction and autofocus, so it's easy to set up. The projector has two integrated 8W speakers, so you won't need to worry about connecting it to a soundbar or audio system when bringing it with you.
This 720p DLP projector uses an LED bulb as its light source, and it's rated for up to 25,000 hours by the manufacturer, so you likely won't ever have to worry about replacing it. If you'd prefer a sharper 1080p image, consider the LG CineBeam PF50KA instead.
The XGIMI MoGo 2 is a dim projector, so you need to turn off the lights for a pleasant viewing experience. It does have stellar brightness uniformity, so there's little variation in brightness between the sides and the center.
This projector's contrast is mediocre, as its blacks are just not that dark when contrasted with its very dim whites. Overall, it will look fine but unimpressive in a dark room. This product's higher-tier cousin, the XGIMI Halo+, has better contrast, and so does the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3).
This projector has inadequate color accuracy out-of-the-box. Its white balance and colors are quite inaccurate, with reds being overrepresented in most shades of white. All colors are inaccurate to a degree, with blues being the worst. Thankfully, the projector's color temperature is fantastic, even if it's slightly on the warm side.
The projector only has one-point white balance calibration, so you can't do much. Still, you can improve the projector's white balance significantly, minimizing accuracy errors in the process, although some colors are still overrepresented in certain shades of white. Unfortunately, while calibration improves colors, they're still inadequate, with blues still being the worst.
The projector has a wide color gamut. It covers nearly all of the Rec. 709 color space used with SDR content, although its blues are noticeably inaccurate. It does a decent job with the wider Rec. 2020 color space.