The MoGo 2 Pro is their first device that really shows a shift in what XGIMI believes is a way to differentiate itself from the competition both from a hardware perspective as well as how things are communicated. At $599, it is just a tad bit more than the MSRP of the original MoGo Pro+ which can be considered its predecessor. For that it offers a higher brightness on paper, newer Android and additional smartness. From that perspective alone, the succession does make sense. But, there is a bit more to unpack. The most notable element is the way XGIMI has started to communicate brightness - going from ANSI Lumens to ISO Lumens. That in itself is not a problem at all as both are standards employed in the industry. But, it should be noted that the MoGo Pro+ is advertised as 400 ANSI Lumen, the MoGo 2 Pro provides 400 ISO Lumens, and may as such be considered 25% brighter than its predecessor. While reaching that brightness in real life is not feasible, it is safe to assume the same experience would hold true with the original MoGo Pro+, which in turn means that the delta in brightness increase is still correct and worthy of a positive note.

While the MoGo 2 Pro is better in every aspect from brightness, to its smartness and the Android TV version it ships with, there are three very notable steps back that XGIMI made withe the device. And, unfortunately all of them are hardware based. By far the biggest is the fact that the MoGo 2 Pro no longer has a built-in battery. That redefines what portability means - even though both generations are considered devices you can take on the road easily. While you were able to tickle a few hours out of the MoGo with no outlet in sight, you will always have to have a plug or external battery pack for the MoGo 2 Pro. While USB-C is an excellent way to enable providing electricity to the unit, a 65 W power bank is quite hefty, and will set you back at least $60. The only real upgrade path here from the original would have be if the MoGo 2 Pro featured a built-in battery in combination with a USB-C charging port. Secondly, there are smaller, but also noteworthy omissions that go against portability: like the lack of on-device buttons, meaning you have to always have either the remote or your phone on you when camping in the woods. Lastly, the missing kickstand is a small annoyance as it would have been nice to have on the MoGo 2 Pro - even if it is not a dealbreaker.

With all that in mind, the more capable speakers, higher brightness, more accurate display colors and newer Android TV version with its improved smartness are going to be a hard sell if consumers have to pick between a far more affordable, single, contained MoGo Pro+ or the more expensive setup which requires three separate pieces - the unit, a remote and a power source to essentially achieve the same result: provide a portable viewing experience that you can take on the road.

XGIMI needs to be commended for their push in terms of software and smartness, which works well with the hardware and blends together beautifully, while also improving brightness and colors over the previous generation. But, in the end, the MoGo 2 Pro makes too many functional cuts to give the consumer what is really needed in a portable projector.