If you like the idea of Samsung's cute Freestyle projector but can't justify the price tag (originally $799 / £899, though it's now available for cheaper), Xgimi's new projector could be just what you're looking for – it's quite a bit cheaper than the Samsung, and is designed to go practically anywhere.
The Xgimi MoGo 3 Pro is almost exactly the same height as a Starbucks Venti cup and weighs just 1.1kg. You can use it with a power bank (65W or more) for plenty of portable projection possibilities, and the manufacturer promises “cinematic images and sounds”.
This is the third generation of the MoGo Pro. We reviewed the first one in 2021 and said it “delivers what you’d expect and then some”; “it’s a balanced product that delivers on what really matters for remote workers and business professionals on the go. Easy to carry, use, and place.” That model had a brightness of 300 lumens and cost $550; the third-generation model is smarter, considerably brighter than the previous two models, and cheaper, too—which is great, since the best portable projectors have come a long way since then.
Xgimi MoGo 3 Pro: main features and prices
The Xgimi MoGo 3 Pro is an LED projector with a brightness of 450 ISO lumens and a resolution of 1080p. It is designed to project screens up to 120 inches and has a built-in hidden stand that allows you to tilt it 130 degrees. The projector has Xgimi’s ISA 2.0 image correction technology to reduce keystone distortion, avoid obstacles, focus the image and align it with the screen automatically.
This is Xgimi's first Google TV projector and it comes with the Netflix app. You can also choose from thousands of apps from the Play Store.
There are two built-in 5W Harman Kardon speakers and you can use it as a Bluetooth speaker along with its ambient light mode, which lights up while you play music from your phone.
In addition to the projector, Xgimi has also launched three accessories: a creative optical filter to add ambiance via The Wall screensaver app; the PowerBase stand, a stand that includes a built-in battery that lasts up to 2.5 hours; and a carrying case. There will be a bundle that combines the projector and stand at a discounted price, but Xgimi has not yet announced pricing.
The Xgimi Mogo 3 Pro has a recommended retail price of £419 (around AU$550), £20 less than the current price of the MoGo 2 Pro, and will be available from September 6 from XGIMI.com, Amazon and other retailers. The US price hasn’t been announced yet, but it’s expected to be low: while the 2 Pro costs £439 in the UK, it costs $369 in the US.
