In this section, we will take a deep dive into projectors suitable for use outside the home due to a built-in battery. While lacking smart features, these compact, easy-to-carry projectors usually includes a good built-in sound system.
Elite Projector MosicGO
Elite Screens MosicGo 360 Portable Projection System
Price
$1199 ($899 without Battery)
Brightness
1000 ANSI lumens
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Light Source
LED
Light Source Lifespan
25,000 fours
Inputs
HDMI x 2, USB-A x 2, USB-C
Portability – size
Weighs about 6 lbs (bundle with projector, tripod, screen weighs 25lbs)
Portability – power
30 hours of music, 3 hours of video playback, can charge other mobile devices via USB-C
Portability – durability
IPX2 spill-proof
Sound
Dual 8-watt built-in speakers
The Elite MosicGO is an ultra-short-throw projector with 1,000 lumens The projector has full HD resolution (1,920 x 1,080), and because it’s an ultra-short-throw projector, you can wow your guests by projecting a 100-inch image from just over a foot away. The MosicGo Sport ($1199) has a built-in battery while MosicGo Lite ($899).
A built-in battery offers up to 3 hours of video and up to 30 hours of music. You can enjoy at least one regular-length movie, or hours of video games, before needing to charge the projector. During our review, the battery also lasted over 3 hours while powering an Amazon FireTV stick via USB that we used to watch a football game via Hulu TV outside on the deck. MosicGO 360 can also function as a wireless speaker via Bluetooth connection and a power charging hub for a variety of portable devices.
The Elite MosicGo is great for gaming, with a low input lag of just 17ms. During our review, we used a Bodnar lag tester to verify Elite Projector’s claim and we actually measured a slightly lower 16.8ms. The very low input lag, combined with the projector’s 1080 resolution and ultra-short throw design, makes the MosicGo ideal for gaming on the go.
The MosicGo has dual 8-watt built-in speakers located on the left and right sides of the projector. They can play more than loud enough for everyone sitting around the projector to hear. The overall sound quality matched that of a decently sized portable Bluetooth speaker. If higher quality audio is needed, the projector has a mini-jack audio output that can be used to connect to an external audio system.
There are several MosicGO packages available that include an outdoor screen and/or an indoor screen. You will also get a carrying bag for storage and transportation and a tripod stand for easy setup.
The projector, tripod, and screen can be neatly packed into the carrying cases, which were clearly designed with portability in mind. When packed up, the MosicGO 360 with included tripod and the 58” portable screen together weigh less than 20 pounds. This unit is IPX2 spillproof certified to protect from changes in weather for outdoor/indoor use.
The AAXA M7 is a portable projector that delivers big-screen projection at Full HD 1080p and it is 4K 30 fps ready. Thanks to a 3-hour built-in battery capable of showing an entire movie, this is a great projector for outdoor adventures like camping trips or beach parties. The projector can also act as a power bank for charging your smart devices. Although it doesn’t have a handy case like the AAXA M6, it weighs just under 3lbs and fits easily into a backpack.
If you’re wondering how you are going to play content while out of the home, the AAXA M7 includes an onboard media player capable of playing videos, picture slide shows, and other media. The M7 can accept media from a micro-SD card, USB (up to 64GB), or through its HDMI video or 3.5mm AV input. It also outputs audio via a 3.5mm headphone jack. A USB-C compatible input port allows for screen mirroring from USB-C compatible devices.
Although the AAXA M7 comes equipped with two 4-watt speakers placed side by side on the right side of the projector, we found the positioning is not optimal for good stereo reproduction. The speakers may be loud enough for a small audience, but we recommend connecting the M7 to external audio via the included 3.5-inch audio jack.
The AAXA P6X is ultra-compact with a long-lasting battery
Price
$359
Brightness
1100 LED lumens (641 ANSI lumens measured)
Resolution
WXGA 1280x800
Light Source
Solid state light source
Light Source Lifespan
30,000 hours
Inputs
HDMI x 1, USB x 1
Media Player
Onboard
Portability – size
1.81 lbs
Portability – power
Up to 4 hours (ECO mode)
Portability – smart
None
Portability - durability
Solid state light source resists shocks
Sound
Built-in speaker
AAXA Technologies claims the AAXA P6A is the world’s brightest battery powered Pico Projector. The PX6 weighs just 1.8lbs and retails for $359. The large 15000mah (54 watt) lithium ion battery provides up to 4 hours of battery life and you can also use it to charge your phone or other mobile device.
The AAXA P6X is powered by premium 30,000 hour Osram LEDs – more than 6x the average life-span of lamp-based projectors. LEDs allow instant ON and OFF Projection and are mercury-free and more environmentally friendly. Suitable to the bumps and knocks of travel, a solid state light source resists shocks and falls much better than traditional lamp-based projectors.
This bright, tiny, long-lasting, rugged, and affordable projector would be a great solution for many outdoor entertainment applications whether is in the backyard at a campsite. I can also see how the ultra-portability would be appealing to college students, military members, and salespeople who are always on the go.
The speaker isn’t the best in terms of clarity and bass, but it is more than adequate for casual viewing, and the 3.5mm jack allows for external sound devices to be easily connected.
The new AAXA P7+ is small but displays a stunning picture for its size.
Price
$389 MSRP
Brightness
390 ANSI lumens (Measured)
Resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels (1080p)
Light Source
RGB LED
Light Source Lifespan
30,000 hours
Inputs
USB Type-A, USB-C, HDMI, DC input, Mini-SD, 3.5mm headphone
Internal Storage
Not Listed
Portability – size
1.17 lbs
Portability – power
150 minutes run time (ECO mode)
Portability – smart
Yes
Sound
2-Watt Stereo
The new AAXA P7+ is one of the latest ultra-portable LED DLP, ultra-portable with built-in battery projectors the company introduced in 2023. The P7+ with solar charger sells for an MSRP of $389 and is available from the company's web store and from major online resellers such as Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo, to name a few.
On the outside, the P7+ looks like a typical AAXA projector sharing a similar size, feature set, and design language with AXXA projectors such as the P400 that we recently reviewed. Click on the model number/link to see our full review of the P400.
I've reviewed multiple AAXA projectors over the past few years, and they deliver regarding hardware and software implementation. The preproduction unit had a few third-party app issues, but honestly, this is not a deal breaker for me, and it should not be for you. Here's why.
Most users are likely to be casting content from Android or iOS. Also, for around $20, you can buy any number of smart media sticks from Walmart, Amazon, and even Google, plug them into the projector's HDMI input and gain access to a world of apps and functionality.
Let's look at why the AAXA P7+ is worth your consideration.
The AAXA P8 Mini HD Projector features an ultra-compact 4th generation Texas Instruments DLP imager along with Google's Android 10.0 operating system. The P8 supports wireless screen mirroring, Bluetooth connectivity, and video streaming.
In this review, I’m going to give you a detailed look at the AAXA P8 smart mini LED projector. I’ll briefly provide what I think are the projectors notable features and then move onto the hardware choices AAXA used in the P8. I’ll then move onto discussing picture quality and performance including brightness, contrast and color and then I’ll provide my final thoughts in the summary section.
We will take a look at AAXA’s LED light source and how it performs in a variety of lighting scenarios. The P8 uses a native 960x540 (qHD) Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) DLP imager. The P8 is rated to deliver up to 480 LED lumens and is available for sale at www.aaxatech.com for $249.
