Best NexiGo PJ40 Pro Alternatives in 2026

Four alternatives to the NexiGo PJ40 Pro: XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro, Elephas Smart 4K, HAPPRUN Google TV and NEBULA Capsule 3, compared on listed specs and price.

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Our Pick

XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro

The NexiGo PJ40 Pro is $299.99 and lists 800 ANSI lumens, Google TV and a 10 ms low-latency mode. The closest on features is the XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro ($359, Google TV with licensed Netflix). The Elephas Smart 4K is $100 cheaper. The HAPPRUN lists a licensed Google TV for $269.93. The Dangbei N2 this guide used to list is currently unavailable on Amazon.com. Prices and stock were read on Amazon.com on 4 October 2026 and change often. We have not tested these projectors.

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At a Glance

FeatureXGIMI MoGo 2 ProElephas Smart 4K Supported ProjectorHAPPRUN Google TV ProjectorNEBULA Capsule 3
Price$359$199.99$269.93$399.99
Brightness (listed)430 ISO lumensNot stated in the listing text we readNot stated in the listing text we read200 lumens
Smart OSGoogle TV with licensed NetflixApp store with Prime Video, YouTube (no Netflix listed)Google TV (licensed)Google TV with licensed Netflix
Speakers2 x 8W2 x 15W Dolby Audio5W, Dolby effectsDolby Digital sound
BatteryNo built-in battery listedNone (mains powered)None (mains powered)2.5 h movie, 8 h music (eco mode)

Quick Comparison

#1
XGIMI MoGo 2 ProTop Pick
XGIMI lists 1080p, 430 ISO lumens, Google TV with licensed Netflix, 2 x 8W speakers and a 120 degree adjustable angle, at $359.
$359
#2
Elephas Smart 4K Supported ProjectorBest Value
Elephas lists a built-in app store with Prime Video and YouTube, 2 x 15W Dolby Audio speakers, auto focus and keystone, at $199.99.
$199.99
#3
HAPPRUN Google TV ProjectorRunner Up
HAPPRUN lists an officially licensed Google TV, native 1080P, 4K decoding, Dolby sound and AirPlay, at $269.93.
$269.93
#4
NEBULA Capsule 3
NEBULA lists a 1080p Google TV projector with 200 lumens and a 2.5 hour battery, at $399.99, with 7,164 Amazon ratings.
$399.99

Our Top Picks

Top Pick

XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro

$359

XGIMI lists 1080p, 430 ISO lumens, Google TV with licensed Netflix, 2 x 8W speakers and a 120 degree adjustable angle, at $359.

Pros
  • Google TV with licensed Netflix, per XGIMI
  • 430 ISO lumens, per XGIMI
  • 2 x 8W speakers, per XGIMI
  • Auto focus, screen adaptation and object avoidance, per XGIMI
  • A 120 degree adjustable angle for wall or ceiling projection
Cons
  • $359, more than the NexiGo PJ40 Pro
  • 430 ISO lumens is lower than the NexiGo's 800 ANSI lumens, though the units differ
  • 290 Amazon ratings
XGIMI lists the MoGo 2 Pro (New) as a 1080p portable projector that supports 4K, with 430 ISO lumens, Google TV with licensed Netflix, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 2 x 8W speakers, auto focus, object avoidance, screen adaptation and a 120 degree adjustable angle, at $359. It has 290 Amazon ratings at 4.1 stars. These figures are the maker's own; we have not tested the projector.
Best Value

Elephas Smart 4K Supported Projector

$199.99

Elephas lists a built-in app store with Prime Video and YouTube, 2 x 15W Dolby Audio speakers, auto focus and keystone, at $199.99.

Pros
  • Built-in app store with Prime Video and YouTube, per Elephas
  • 2 x 15W speakers with Dolby Audio, per Elephas
  • Auto focus and 4D/4P keystone correction, per Elephas
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.2
  • 2,627 Amazon ratings at 4.3 stars
Cons
  • The listing says "4K supported" and does not state a native resolution in the text we read
  • Brightness is not stated in the listing text we read
  • A dust-proof sealed design is listed, but not a fan noise figure
Elephas lists this projector as 4K supported with a built-in app store (Prime Video and YouTube), 2 x 15W Dolby Audio speakers, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, smart auto focus and 4D/4P keystone correction, in a dust-proof sealed body. It is $199.99 on Amazon.com with 2,627 ratings at 4.3 stars. These figures are the maker's own; we have not tested the projector.
Runner Up

HAPPRUN Google TV Projector

$269.93

HAPPRUN lists an officially licensed Google TV, native 1080P, 4K decoding, Dolby sound and AirPlay, at $269.93.

Pros
  • Officially licensed Google TV with Netflix and Prime Video access, per HAPPRUN
  • Native 1080P with 4K decoding, per HAPPRUN
  • A 5W speaker with Dolby sound effects, per HAPPRUN
  • Google voice assistant and AirPlay, per HAPPRUN
  • 839 Amazon ratings at 4.4 stars
Cons
  • $269.93
  • The listing's brightness figure is not stated in the text we read
  • A 5W speaker is small
HAPPRUN lists this projector with an officially licensed Google TV (10,000+ apps), native 1080P, 4K decoding, Google voice assistant, AirPlay, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and a built-in 5W speaker with Dolby sound effects, at $269.93. It has 839 Amazon ratings at 4.4 stars. These figures are the maker's own; we have not tested the projector.

NEBULA Capsule 3

$399.99

NEBULA lists a 1080p Google TV projector with 200 lumens and a 2.5 hour battery, at $399.99, with 7,164 Amazon ratings.

Pros
  • Google TV with licensed Netflix, per NEBULA
  • A 2.5 hour battery for a movie, or 8 hours of music, per NEBULA
  • Auto keystone, autofocus, screen fit and obstacle avoidance, per NEBULA
  • 120-inch maximum image and Dolby Digital sound, per NEBULA
  • 7,164 Amazon ratings at 4.3 stars
Cons
  • 200 lumens, a low brightness figure
  • $399.99
  • A 2.5 hour battery covers one film, not two
NEBULA lists the Capsule 3 as an ultra-portable 1080p Google TV projector licensed by Netflix, with 200 lumens, a 120-inch maximum image, Dolby Digital sound, a battery rated for a 2.5 hour movie or 8 hours of music (in eco mode), and auto keystone, autofocus, screen fit and obstacle avoidance. It is $399.99 on Amazon.com with 7,164 ratings at 4.3 stars. These figures are the maker's own; we have not tested the projector.

How This Was Researched

We compare what each maker and Amazon listing states (resolution, brightness, smart OS, speakers, battery and price) for four projectors on Amazon.com on 4 October 2026. Where a listing does not state a figure we say so rather than guess. We have not tested these projectors, and where a seller is an unfamiliar brand its own brightness and lifespan claims are unverified.

Frequently Asked Questions

On listed features the XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro and HAPPRUN both list a Google TV, as the PJ40 Pro does. The MoGo 2 Pro is $359 and the HAPPRUN $269.93.

Their Amazon pages no longer exist. The Dangbei N2 is listed as currently unavailable, so we do not link to it.

Our Top Pick

XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro

XGIMI lists 1080p, 430 ISO lumens, Google TV with licensed Netflix, 2 x 8W speakers and a 120 degree adjustable angle, at $359.

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