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Alternatives to Optoma Photon Go

10 portable & mini projectors at a similar price that compete with the Photon Go — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Optoma Photon Go
Optoma · 2025
Photon Go
1920 × 1080 (Full HD)650 lmLaser1.7 kg
approx. price≈ US$650
5.3

Alternatives to the Photon Go

Nebula P1
1
Nebula · 2025P1
9.0
Same price ≈ US$670
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • Fan noise 27 dB vs 35 dB
  • Light source life 25,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 400:1 vs 800:1
  • Ethernet (LAN)
Epson Lifestudio Pop EF-62
2
8.9
6% pricier ≈ US$690
  • Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 700 lm vs 650 lm
  • Fan noise 24 dB vs 35 dB
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 20 W
  • Ethernet (LAN)
Thomson Sirius PG55B
3
Thomson · 2025Sirius PG55B
8.1
9% cheaper ≈ US$590
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 600 lm vs 650 lm
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 14 W vs 20 W
XGIMI MoGo 4
4
XGIMI · 2025MoGo 4
7.9
8% cheaper ≈ US$600
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • Light source life 25,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Fan noise 28 dB vs 35 dB
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 450 lm vs 650 lm
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 12 W vs 20 W
XGIMI MoGo 4 LED Exclusive
5
8.1
12% cheaper ≈ US$570
  • Light source life 25,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Fan noise 28 dB vs 35 dB
  • Largest image size 200″ vs 100″
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 450 lm vs 650 lm
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 12 W vs 20 W
XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser
6
XGIMI · 2025MoGo 4 Laser
8.0
15% pricier ≈ US$750
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • Light source life 25,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Fan noise 28 dB vs 35 dB
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 550 lm vs 650 lm
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 12 W vs 20 W
TCL PlayCube
7
TCL · 2025PlayCube
9.0
8% pricier ≈ US$700
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 750 lm vs 650 lm
  • Fan noise 29 dB vs 35 dB
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 5 W vs 20 W
  • Ethernet (LAN)
JMGO N1S SE
8
JMGO · 2025N1S SE
9.5
8% pricier ≈ US$700
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 800 lm vs 650 lm
  • Largest image size 200″ vs 100″
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 20 W
  • Light source life 15,000 h vs 20,000 h
Epson Lifestudio Pop EF-61
9
8.7
22% cheaper ≈ US$510
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 700 lm vs 650 lm
  • Fan noise 24 dB vs 35 dB
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 20 W
  • Ethernet (LAN)
BenQ GV50P
10
BenQ · 2025GV50P
6.3
25% pricier ≈ US$810
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 100,000:1 vs 800:1
  • Fan noise 28 dB vs 35 dB
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 8 W vs 20 W
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 500 lm vs 650 lm
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