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Optoma Photon Go vs XGIMI MoGo

What Photon Go does better (3) and where MoGo wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Optoma Photon Go
Optoma · 2025Photon Go
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ US$650
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XGIMI MoGo
XGIMI · 2026MoGo
2 advantages≈ US$930
7.6Picture7.4

Why is Photon Go better than MoGo?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)650 lm vs 450 lm+44%
  2. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · MoGo: No
  3. Audio outputYes · MoGo: No

Why is MoGo better than Photon Go?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 25,000 h+25%
  2. Weight1.7 kg vs 1.32 kg+29%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma Photon GoOptoma Photon Go≈ US$6505.3
XGIMI MoGoXGIMI MoGo≈ US$930
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)650 lm450 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)800:1—
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.18:1—
Throw typeUltra short throw (under 0.4:1)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image0.4 m—
Smallest image size60″—
Largest image size100″—
Lens shiftNone—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)20 W—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYes—
Power consumption85 W—
Light source life20,000 h25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise35 dB—
Fan noise (eco mode)32 dB—
Weight1.7 kg1.32 kg
ColoursBlack, GreyGrey
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