3 Reasons BenQ GV30 Ceiling Bedroom Projector is Better than XGIMI MoGo Pro

Portable projectors offer the great benefit of big screen entertainment in almost any location. However, projection angle remains a thorny issue for many models. And also for you, if what you want is to get really cozy, lie down on your bed, and turn your ceiling into a big screen. Not many portable projectors support this, at least not without resorting to all sorts of makeshift solutions like stacks of books and supportive pillow fortresses.

In this article we’re looking at a pair of popular portable projectors, namely the BenQ GV30 and the XGIMI MoGo Pro. A highlight of the BenQ GV30 is having been designed to make comfy ceiling projection in bedrooms easy. But we’ll do a pros and cons comparison so you can decide which is better for you. 

While you shouldn’t expect high end home cinema projector image quality out of portable projectors, you still want good visuals in order to make the most of your entertainment time. It’s important to have sufficient resolution, balanced colors, good contrast, and of course integrated, powerful sound. Just like that tripod we mentioned, you don’t want to have to buy or hook up external speakers to your portable projector. The idea is to keep things simple, not get into additional purchases and components that’ll clutter your viewing area. Even better, the GV30 bedroom ceiling projector with its “everything onboard” approach is great for on the go entertainment. No need to lug anything else whether going to a friend’s or out camping in the woods. 

The BenQ GV30 has a resolution of 720p, or regular HD. That’s not the highest, but more pixels don’t always mean better picture quality. What really counts is how pixels are used, and the GV30 has balanced cinematic color, with 98% of Rec. 709, the most common color space for movies and TV. Contrast is great, as is brightness, resulting in very impressive visuals wherever you are, as this PC Mag article explains. 

The XGIMI MoGo Pro highlights the reality that more pixels aren’t always better. It works in full HD 1080p, but has a tendency to green shift colors and oversaturate the image. Side to side, GV30 displays look more detailed and realistic, while the MoGo Pro appears somewhat exaggerated. 

For sound, the BenQ GV30 inherits the fruits of BenQ treVolo audio technology for an aural experience not easily found among its competitors. Dual 4W speakers and an 8W subwoofer mean true 2.1-channel sound with enough power to encompass your bedroom, living room, or a clearing in your favorite forest. Just make sure to not disturb the bears, as they may want to join your movie night. Beyond raw power, BenQ engineers worked hard to ensure the GV30 has clear and clean audio, free from rattle and distortion.

On the XGIMI MoGo Pro front, you get two OK-ish 3W speakers, and that’s it. That’s less sonic output power than GV30, and no subwoofer, meaning almost absent bass and rather flat sound. It does in a pinch, but won’t leave a lasting impression on you, your friends, or even the bears.  

The days of simple projectors are fading, just like with TVs. You now get to have your beloved streaming apps on a big screen while on the go. Out of the box, the GV30 arrives with Android TV fully loaded and installed, including the most popular streaming apps ready to go. All you need is to sign in. Of course, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are a given. Android TV is quite similar to the Android you know from smartphones, and very intuitive to use as an operating system. To mirror content from other sources you can use the pre-installed Wireless Projection app.

Warranty lengths show you how much faith manufacturers have in their products. The BenQ GV30 is backed by three years, while the XGIMI MoGo Pro only has a one year warranty. Enough said, really. Peace of mind does count.

Both portable projectors have nice remotes, although the GV30 follows a more recognizable design that should be very intuitive to nearly all users. The GV30 has far more shortcut buttons to popular features compared to the perhaps overly simplified remote of the XGIMI MoGo Pro.

You may think that carry cases aren’t all that important, but these are portable projectors after all. The BenQ GV30 ships with a stylish carry case in the box, while the XGIMI MoGo Pro doesn’t include a case. You can buy one for it, though. 

If you’re interested in our GV30 bedroom ceiling projector but want something smaller in size and budget, then GV11 is right for you. The cuddly GV11 is a member of the same family as the GV30, and they share a unique round design that gives them wide angle projection and makes viewing content on any surface easy, including your bedroom ceiling. That’s ultimate relaxation right there. Enjoy your laid-back movie time with the BenQ GV series of portable projectors with even more choice.