Finally, a portable laser projector with a battery-powered tripod (and it's on sale)

Xgimi, the brand behind the much-lauded Horizon S Max, just released two portable projectors — the MoGo 4, and the higher-end MoGo 4 Laser — and they’re a big level-up for the category. The new pair of projectors are expressly portable, connect to a stand for built-in charging, and look more like Bluetooth speakers.

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We recently went hands-on with the MoGo 4 devices (which are physically the same except for the triple laser in the MoGo 4 Laser) and were immediately thrown by their smart design. Portable, indeed — these things are getting small — with the whole device being just eight inches long, or about the size of a thermos. 

This doesn’t equate to less power, though. In the MoGo 4 Laser, you’ve got a triple-laser inside, with 550 ISO lumens of brightness, support for 110% of the color gamut, and a 1000:1 native contrast. 

This, combined with the projector’s auto-keystone feature and full 360-degree rotation, equates to a maximum image size of 200 inches and a max throw distance of around 17 feet. Built-in support for Google TV, Netflix, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, HDMI, and USB-C ports open up possibilities for streaming or media playback from a variety of sources.

The projector can be used as-is, but the stand (which is sold separately, but offered as a bundle) adds another level of usability to the projector as both a tripod and built-in charger. On battery, the projector lasts for about 2.5 hours — the length of a movie — but when attached to the stand, it doubles to five hours of projector time. 

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I was happy to see that the stand is intuitive and simple to set up, and it connects to the projector with a single click. It even has two USB-C ports so you could charge additional devices beyond the projector itself, if you’re taking this outside or to a rooftop movie night. 

In addition to the projection capabilities, the MoGo 4 also works with a handful of filters that pop over the lens to provide different effects and mood lighting. It comes with the “Sunset” filter in the box — which generates warm, dusky lighting — but the other filters, such as “Lunar”, “Ripple”, and “Dreamscape”, only come included with the higher-end configuration. 

Both versions of the MoGo 4 have integrated dual-6W Harman/Kardon speakers, the same video playback duration, and the same 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) resolution, but the higher-tier MoGo 4 Laser is brighter (550 ISO lumens compared to 450) with three internal lasers.

Right now, both models are on sale for the launch, with the entry-level MoGo 4 starting at $449 on Xgimi’s website, or bundled with the stand for $494. The brand is also throwing in a handful of free goodies, such as a picnic mat and portable canvas bag. 

The triple-laser MoGo 4 Laser is also on sale, starting at $719 for just the projector, and bundled with the stand and full collection of filters for $809. 

The whole allure of the MoGo 4 is its portability and practicality, and with up to five hours of video playback with the stand, longevity without being tethered to an outlet. Gone are the days of delicate lenses and heavy, bulky projectors; the MoGo 4 is a device that looks to be more at home next to that Bluetooth speaker you take to the beach. 

We’ll be reviewing the MoGo 4 in detail soon, so stay tuned for more updates.