Best Projector Under $400 in 2026
Four projectors from $269.93 to $399.99 compared on listed brightness, smart OS and price: NexiGo PJ40 Pro, XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro, NEBULA Capsule 3 and HAPPRUN.
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NexiGo PJ40 Pro Google TV
The NexiGo PJ40 Pro at $299.99 lists the highest brightness here, 800 ANSI lumens, with Google TV. The HAPPRUN at $269.93 lists a licensed Google TV and is the cheapest. The XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro is $359 and lists a 120 degree adjustable angle and 2 x 8W speakers. The NEBULA Capsule 3 is $399.99, lists a 2.5 hour battery and has 7,164 Amazon ratings. 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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| Feature | NexiGo PJ40 Pro Google TV | XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro | NEBULA Capsule 3 | HAPPRUN Google TV Projector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.99 | $359 | $399.99 | $269.93 |
| Brightness (listed) | 800 ANSI lumens | 430 ISO lumens | 200 lumens | Not stated in the listing text we read |
| Smart OS | Google TV | Google TV with licensed Netflix | Google TV with licensed Netflix | Google TV (licensed) |
| Speakers | 20W | 2 x 8W | Dolby Digital sound | 5W, Dolby effects |
| Battery | None (mains powered) | No built-in battery listed | 2.5 h movie, 8 h music (eco mode) | None (mains powered) |
Quick Comparison
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NexiGo PJ40 Pro Google TV
NexiGo lists 800 ANSI lumens, native 1080p, Google TV, a 10 ms low-latency mode and 20W speakers, at $299.99.
- 800 ANSI lumens, per NexiGo
- Google TV built in, so no streaming stick is needed
- 10 ms low latency, per NexiGo
- Native 1080p with 4K support
- 60-100% zoom for an image up to 300 inches, per NexiGo
- $299.99, at the top of a $300 budget
- 204 Amazon ratings, far fewer than some cheaper projectors
- Fan noise is not stated in the listing text we read
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.
- 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
- $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
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.
- 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
- 200 lumens, a low brightness figure
- $399.99
- A 2.5 hour battery covers one film, not two
HAPPRUN Google TV Projector
HAPPRUN lists an officially licensed Google TV, native 1080P, 4K decoding, Dolby sound and AirPlay, at $269.93.
- 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
- $269.93
- The listing's brightness figure is not stated in the text we read
- A 5W speaker is small
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
NEBULA lists a battery for the Capsule 3: a 2.5 hour movie or 8 hours of music in eco mode. XGIMI lists the MoGo 2 Pro with no built-in battery in the text we read, and the NexiGo and HAPPRUN are mains powered.
XGIMI lists 430 ISO lumens and NexiGo lists 800 ANSI lumens. The two are different measures, so they are not directly comparable, and we have not measured either.
NexiGo PJ40 Pro Google TV
NexiGo lists 800 ANSI lumens, native 1080p, Google TV, a 10 ms low-latency mode and 20W speakers, at $299.99.
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