TCL A1s Projector vs XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser
Get the XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser. The TCL A1s is cheaper, but it's dim and has no battery.
TCL A1s Projector
A cute, portable Google TV projector, but dim, washed out and dull in colour.
XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser
A pocketable 1080p projector with a battery and Google TV. Fine for bedrooms and camping in the dark; no good for gaming.
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Both are small Google TV projectors for carrying room to room. The MoGo 4 Laser has a battery for use away from a socket and a brighter picture. RTINGS found the A1s dim even in a dark room, with grey blacks and dull colour.
- —You want the cheapest Google TV projector.
- —It's for occasional kids' films.
- —You want to use it outdoors or in the garden.
- —You want a picture worth watching.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Handle doubles as a tilting stand
- +Google TV built in
- +Quick automatic setup
- −Dim even in a dark room.
- −Grey blacks and muted, cool colours.
- −Loud fan.
- −No battery, zoom or lens shift.
- +Built-in battery and Google TV
- +Small, with a lens cover and tilting stand
- +Quiet enough for a bedroom
- −Battery lasts about two hours.
- −Input lag is too high for anything but slow games.
- −Colours are too warm out of the box.
- −Can't remove judder, so pans look choppy.
Ready to choose?
- Is the TCL A1s worth it?
- Is the MoGo 4 Laser worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, Expert Reviews, manufacturer specifications.