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Both the MoGo 2 Pro and the Elfin are two of XGIMI’s smallest, most portable projectors.
They come in at similar price points and on paper look very similar. But what are the differences?
I own both projectors and have rigorously tested them side-by-side, and will give you the lowdown in this review of which one is right for you.
XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro vs Elfin: Overview
My Top Pick
Top Portable Projector
Best 1080p picture quality- Superior color reproduction
- Stronger bass response
- Uninterrupted autofocus and uninterrupted keystone with ISA 2.0
- Android TV 11.0
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Portable & Powerful
- Fantastic 1080p image quality
- Loud speakers outperform their 3W rating
- Bright enough to use in indirect daylight
- ISA 1.0 auto keystone and autofocus
- Android TV 10.0
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XGIMI Elfin vs MoGo 2 Pro: Quick Comparison
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ISA 1.0 interrupts your viewingSetup & Ease of Use
Setup is very similar between the two projectors, particularly if you use an Android phone as you can just transfer across your account and WiFi details with a couple of clicks.
You will be up and running within a couple of minutes, without having to read any instruction manuals.
The main differences between the MoGo 2 Pro and Elfin are:
- The MoGo 2 Pro has uninterrupted auto keystone and autofocus, meaning that the screen doesn’t switch to the grid seen on the Elfin.
See the MoGo 2 Pro uninterrupted auto keystone and autofocus in the video below.
By contrast, the Elfin shows a grid for the auto keystone, and an auto focus overlay.
- Obstacle avoidance is the same on both models, with the MoGo 2 Pro also showing the same auto keystone grid as the Elfin if you switch object avoidance on, although auto focusing is still uninterrupted. See this in the video below.
- The MoGo 2 Pro has an eye protection feature that automatically reduces brightness if it detects a person in front of the projector, which is a fantastic feature if you have kids or pets.
- The MoGo 2 Pro also comes with batteries for the remote, unlike the Elfin.
Portability
Both projectors are small and portable, with both weighing between 2 and 3 lbs all in with the power cords and remotes.
The MoGo 2 Pro is slightly more portable, as in addition to weighing a little less, it can also be powered by 65W USB-C power banks, while the Elfin requires a wall socket.
The MoGo 2 Pro has:
- USB-C (for power)
- USB-A
- HDMI
- 3.5mm audio jack
The Elfin has:
- Standard power socket
- USB-A
- HDMI
- 3.5mm audio jack
So other than the power issue, they are both about as portable as each other, with their respective shapes probably more important for portability purposes.
Picture Quality
Although picture quality on paper looks the same, there are noticeable differences when the projectors are run side-by-side.
The MoGo 2 Pro has:
- 1080p resolution
- 400 ISO Lumens brightness
The Elfin has:
- 1080p resolution
- 800 ANSI Lumens brightness
It’s clear that the MoGo 2 Pro offers better colors and slightly better contrast, although the Elfin is still very good on its own.
Sometimes there is a noticeable color cast on each of the projectors, but it can be quite difficult to tell which has the most “correct” colors.
Closeup, it can be very difficult to tell the projectors apart.
And at very large screen sizes, the differences tend to be less obvious.
Compare the picture quality of the two projectors in the video below.
Despite the differing brightnesses of 400 ISO Lumens for the MoGo 2 Pro nad 800 ANSI Lumens for the Elfin, in practice both projectors are similarly bright.
Under lighbulbs, both can just about be used.
Under brighter daylight, it can be difficult to see either projector’s display.
But simply drawing the curtains will make it dark enough for both projectors to give a really impressive performance.
And at night both projectors give a lovely picture.
Looking at the above image, you can clearly see a more purple tint to the MoGo Pro 2 when compared with the Elfin, which gives much richer colors.
You can see a quick video test of both projectors under differing lighting in the video below.
Sound Quality
Sound is noticeable better with the MoGo 2 Pro, with improved bass repsonse and louder speakers.
It’s not a match for a dedicated sound setup, but most people will be more than happy with the sound from either of these, but particularly the MoGo 2 Pro.
Check out a sound comparison of both below.
The MoGo 2 Pro also has a quieter fan than the Elfin, averaging around 37-38 decibels right next to the back of the projector, compared with 47-48 decibels for the Elfin.
In practice, I never hear the Elfin when watching a movie, but can hear the Elfin in quiet moments.
You can see a test of this in the video below.
XGIMI MoGo Pro 2 vs Elfin: Which is Best?
The XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro and Elfin projectors are both very similar, and both have a lot of overlap in the kinds of people they would be best suited for.
In my opinion, the MoGo 2 Pro is the better projector. It has better colors and sound, and can be powered by a USB-C powerbank (although a 65W bank with a high capacity are currently quite expensive).
The shape of the Elfin is better suited to sitting on a shelf in your home, as it takes up very little space and can be easily tucked away almost out of sight.
The MoGo 2 is always going to be more obvious and you probably wouldn’t want to leave it out after use – this will need a drawer to live in.
Still, the downsides of the MoGo 2 Pro are minimal, and as these projectors are very similarly priced, I would have no hesitation in recommending the MoGo 2 Pro.
XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro
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2 Responses
Murat
Excellent review! Tim, I’m concerned that Erfin might work in daylight while Mogo 2 only functions in a dark room.
Perhaps you also own the Halo Plus model and could add it to the test.
Tim Daniels
Thanks. They’re both about the same in the daylight and work best with the curtains closed, at least.
I don’t have the Halo Plus yet, but I do have the Horizon Pro which is significantly better than either of these – https://www.lapseoftheshutter.com/xgimi-horizon-pro-review/.