XGIMI’s earlier portable MoGo models were released a few years ago now – reviewed here – and the XGIMI MoGo 4 is a considerable leap forward, that follows a previous model in this range by only a year. This new MoGo 4 builds on that previous outing, while retaining a similar design, but they clearly want to capture the market with a ‘go-everywhere, anytime’ approach, and this is a high quality, portable projector that’s been excellent to assess.

Now, if you’d like a deeper dive review, head here if you’d like that but – for now – I’ve put together an edited version below!

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What can I expect from the MoGo4?

Described as an ‘All-in-One Vibe Machine’ – but stick with me – it is a fun and valid term for what you’re getting. As well as it being truly transportable, and I’ve seen the evolution of these coming from chunky beings to this device that’s incredibly easy to pack up and move around, it also offers 1080p Full HD visuals enhanced by 450 ISO Lumens brightness, enabling vibrant, detailed projections up to 120 inches (3 meters) – meaning a good image in varying conditions.

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First Impressions

it’s a solid plastic cylinder that feels both bulky and secure, in a way you’d want it to, given the technology inside. The cover for the lens itself is also magnetic, and you open it by pulling it out gently and then (approximately) turning 150>180 degrees as, resourcefully, it’s also the strong base for the unit upon which it will sit – and that’s also alterable by 360 degrees, so you can project on the ceiling, on the wall or wherever. Also, this ‘PowerBase’ stand has 20,000mAh built-in power bank, which isn’t loud either once when its running.

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Sound and Vision

To switch it on, literally push the little orange button on the MoGo4 to let it warm up for a moment. When starting for the first time, it’ll run you through the usual setup instructions and then the main screen will load up. As preset in the MoGo4, it’ll auto-keystone correct and focus its image for you – meaning it’s trying to fit to whatever surface you’re projecting onto. You can change and adjust this whenever you need, either by physically moving the device (and it’ll auto-adjust) or altering it manually via the main ‘settings’ menu, via your remote control- with the latter also being a steady, easy to use piece of tech.  

This streams in 1080p, so nice and high res (see above) and while the HDR support runs to HDR10, there’s no Dolby Vision here – yet it offers a very respectful Standard mode for streaming and depending on whether you’re using a lighter or darker room, the quality comes across well. I assessed it with sport and films, and in a wintrier condition, having originally used it in the conclusion to the summer, and plugged into the wall, it’s certainly impressive in relation to the ever-present portable element.

In terms of sound, the MoGo4 will work fine within a quiet home setup but might not be the loudest. This is one of the moments where the nature of compromise comes into play for sound and its size. The speakers are Harmon/Kardon, integrated dual 6W ones at that, and designed to round the sound as much as they can. And also, if you needed another smart speaker in your home, it can also be turned into a standalone Bluetooth speaker with reactive light pulses that sync with your music. I did try this out, and it works, but the necessity is less conclusive, in my humble opinion.

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Summary

While my initial reservations were in relation to previous portable projectors, the MoGo4 presents an immense service for its size and setup. The image is sharp and clear, with the sound ultimately sufficient plus enough auto and manual settings for you to scroll through, or choose from, which then give you a good balance of getting exactly what you personally want to see – making it personal and professional.

And, of course, this is certainly a portable-sized device, easy for putting in your bag and taking on a vacation, or even to a friend’s house to share the joy of a cinematic experience. Get ready to transform your space into a small film screening room, because the MoGo4 is impressive for whatever kind of user you are, right through the generations.

Order yours here* via Amazon: https://amzn.to/3MkfMqx

*this is an affliate link and my own review and views from testing the product