XGIMI MoGo 4 The XGIMI MoGo 4 keys in on what a portable projector should be: compact, battery-powered, and easy to set up anywhere. It costs more than some of the competition, but its balance of portability, features, and polish makes the premium easier to justify. With a versatile 360-degree stand, built-in Google TV, and USB-C power bank support, it streamlines movie nights wherever you set up.
Plenty of portable projectors claim to be travel-ready, but only if you have half a duffel of space to spare. At under three pounds and roughly the size of a 40-ounce Hydroflask, the XGIMI MoGo 4 slips easily into a backpack. The size is perfect for campus life, road trips, or tossing into a weekender, though I appreciate it just as much for shuffling between rooms without thinking twice.
But does one of the smallest projectors I’ve tested do enough of the projector essentials? I tested for a few weeks to find out.
Compact design that works anywhere
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At just seven inches tall and weighing about 2.9 pounds, the MoGo 4 features a compact, cylindrical body that feels more like a Bluetooth speaker than an appliance. For reference, it won’t fit in your cup holder, but it will tuck anywhere you’d normally stow a large water bottle. I was genuinely tickled by how easy it was to carry around the house during testing, so much so that when we were hit with a hurricane warning and started sketching out evacuation plans, the MoGo 4 made my impromptu packing list.
The size, build, and versatility of the MoGo 4 design make it a truly portable device.
Despite its light weight, it doesn’t feel fragile. There’s solid protection around the lens, which is coated to resist scratches and dust, and the chassis feels sturdy in hand. I wouldn’t call it rugged, but it’s durable enough that I don’t worry about tossing it in a bag. XGIMI does sell a protective carrying case rated for a one-meter drop, but so far the standard build feels plenty travel-proof.
What I really love, though, is the built-in 360-degree rotating stand. Instead of jury-rigging a stack of books, I can tilt the projector up to the ceiling, angle it across a wall, or point it straight at a mounted screen with zero fuss. I got a taste of this kind of feature when testing the Dangbei N2 Mini recently (and I’m a little embarrassed to admit how much TV I watched on the ceiling with that one), but the MoGo 4’s rotation feels even more frictionless and versatile. The little details add up, from the ding when the remote pairs to the satisfying click when you power it down. Even the remote itself clips right onto the projector, which means I’m not tearing apart couch cushions before movie night. It’s a small touch, but one that makes the whole setup feel more portable and self-contained.
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