Backyard Cinema · XGIMI
XGIMI portable smart projectors (MoGo and Horizon lines)
Smart projectors with built-in streaming, auto focus and speakers in a portable body.
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XGIMI portable smart projectors (MoGo and Horizon lines) at a glance
What we like
- Built-in smart platform on most models, so no extra streaming stick is needed
- Automatic focus and keystone correction cut setup time on uneven ground
- Built-in speakers are a step up from many portable projectors
Trade-offs
- Brightness varies a lot between models, and the smaller ones are dim for dusk
- Prices climb quickly as brightness goes up
- Not weatherproof, so it still needs shelter and power
- Best for
- People who want an easy, all-in-one, carry-out projector for a dark backyard.
- Skip it if
- You want maximum brightness per dollar for a bright dusk viewing.
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Where it appears in our guides
Best all-in-one
Best Outdoor Projectors
XGIMI's MoGo and Horizon lines build in streaming, automatic focus and keystone correction, plus speakers, so setup on uneven ground is quick. Brightness varies a lot across the range, and the smaller models want a dark yard.
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An easy all-in-one projector
How to Set Up a Backyard Movie Night
Built-in streaming and automatic focus and keystone correction make setup much quicker on uneven ground. Check the brightness of the exact model, and keep the yard dark.
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