Xgimi MoGo 3 Pro Video Projector – A Great Pop-up Projector

The MoGo 3 Pro successfully represents this product category: it is lap-sized, lightweight (approx. 1,1 kg), and ready to use almost anywhere without complicated adjustments. Startup occurs automatically when the device is flipped out on its stand. The MoGo 3 Pro's integrated stand allows for a 130-degree tilt. There is no built-in battery, but if necessary, the device works with a USB-C power bank (at least 65 W) or with the separately sold PowerBase battery stand, which provides power for up to 2,5 hours of viewing. The stand's capacity is stated to be 20.000 mAh.

Setup is straightforward, and the included Bluetooth remote works reliably, even though it doesn't have backlighting. The user interface is based on the Google TV ecosystem, which offers a wide range of apps. Logging in to a Google account allows you to use streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+, Max, and of course Yle Arena and other Finnish services. The user interface is available in Finnish and works logically.

The connection range is limited but sufficient: micro-HDMI (with ARC support), USB-A, and USB-C for power delivery. Bluetooth 5.1 allows you to connect external speakers or headphones. There is no 3,5 mm headphone jack. Mirroring from mobile devices works via Google Cast or AirMirror – the latter requires a separate app on iOS devices.

According to the manufacturer, the LED light source produces a brightness of 450 ISO lumens, in practice about 330 ANSI lumens at the brightest usable setting. The image is sharp and the color reproduction is good, especially in dim conditions with a 60-100 inch screen size. HDR10 support brings more contrast, but of course it does not reach the level of a cinema. DLP technology has been successfully implemented; the rainbow effect was minimal in the test. Autofocus works well, but a little fine-tuning may sometimes be needed. Automatic keystone correction also works well.

The image size can technically be up to 200 inches, but in practice the best result is achieved between 60 and 100 inches. The throw distance for a 100-inch 16:9 image is just over 3 m. The image size can be adjusted smaller using digital zoom.

The MoGo 3 Pro offers a wide range of adjustments, including color mode, color temperature, 11-point white balance adjustment, MPEG noise reduction, and special modes such as DLG (virtual 120 Hz gaming mode) and DI (black level enhancement), which allow the device to be adjusted even for more demanding use.