XGIMI MoGo 4 vs XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser
Two of the portable & lifestyle projectors in our best portable and lifestyle projectors comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: 450 ISO-lumen 1080p MoGo with a 2.5-hour battery
Check price at AmazonBest for: 550 ISO-lumen triple-laser 1080p MoGo with a 2.5-hour battery
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | XGIMI MoGo 4 | XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightness (ISO or ANSI)White brightness the maker labels ISO 21118 or ANSI. Peak and unlabelled or “HK” figures are quoted, not scored. Missing values take the category minimum. | 450 lm | 550 lm | 22% |
| Resolution classFour classes (computed) from the maker's resolution label: native 4K, 4K UHD including pixel-shift, 1080p, and HD / WXGA / WVGA. | 1080p class (computed) | 1080p class (computed) | 16% |
| Light-source lifeThe longest light-source life the maker lists. Missing values take the category minimum. | Not listed | Not listed | 8% |
| Built-in speakersSpeaker output the maker lists. Channel sums are labelled computed. Missing values take the category minimum. | 12 W | 12 W | 10% |
| WeightPublished weight, in pounds (kilogram figures are converted and labelled computed). Lighter scores higher. Missing values take the category minimum. | 2.9 lb | 2.9 lb | 16% |
| Battery lifeBattery runtime the maker lists, converted to minutes where needed. Missing values, including models with no battery, take the category minimum. | 150 min | 150 min | 12% |
| HDRYes when the maker lists HDR10, HLG, HDR10+ and/or Dolby Vision. Unstated counts as no. | Yes | Yes | 8% |
| Smart OS or streamingYes when the maker lists a smart OS or built-in streaming. Unstated counts as no. | Yes | Yes | 8% |
| Brightness (maker) | 450 ISO lumens | 550 ISO lumens | info |
| Resolution (maker) | 1080p, 1920 x 1080 | 1080p, 1920 x 1080 | info |
| Resolution class | 1080p class (computed) | 1080p class (computed) | info |
| Light source life (maker) | Not listed | Not listed | info |
| Throw ratio (maker) | 1.2:1 | 1.2:1 | info |
| HDR (maker) | HDR10 | HDR10 | info |
| Built-in speakers | 2 × 6 W Harman/Kardon (12 W total, computed) | 2 × 6 W Harman/Kardon (12 W total, computed) | info |
| Weight | 2.9 lb | 2.9 lb | info |
| Battery life (maker) | 2.5 hours (maker) | 2.5 hours (maker) | info |
| Smart OS (maker) | Google TV / official smart features listed | Google TV / official smart features listed | info |
| BeamPick score | 4.5/10 | 4.5/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
XGIMI MoGo 4
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
Watch out for
- Light-source life not published by XGIMI
XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser
Better published figure on: Brightness (ISO or ANSI).
What we like
Watch out for
- Light-source life not published by XGIMI
Verdict
Same MoGo 4 family. The official pages list 450 ISO lumens on MoGo 4 and 550 ISO lumens on MoGo 4 Laser; both are 1080p with HDR, 12 W speakers, a 2.9 lb weight and a 150-minute battery listing.
- XGIMI MoGo 4: XGIMI: MoGo 4
- XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser: XGIMI: MoGo 4 Laser