Projectors / Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air vs XGIMI MoGo 4
Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air vs XGIMI MoGo 4
XGIMI MoGo 4
A gimbal-mounted, battery-powered Google TV projector you can aim anywhere.
Wins overall by 0.3 points
Quick Verdict
This is close. The XGIMI MoGo 4 edges ahead by 0.3 points, but that margin is inside the noise — the Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air is a defensible pick on its own terms. The most genuinely portable option — battery, carry strap and Google TV.
The Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air and XGIMI MoGo 4 are both closely matched projector models, and the XGIMI MoGo 4 is $101 cheaper than the Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air ($499 vs $599.99). On Picture Quality, the XGIMI MoGo 4 leads (6.0 vs 5.5/10) — detail, contrast and overall image once properly set up. On Brightness, the XGIMI MoGo 4 leads (4.0 vs 3.5/10) — usable light output, and how much ambient light it tolerates. On Color, the XGIMI MoGo 4 leads (6.5 vs 6.0/10) — colour gamut coverage and accuracy out of the box. Overall, the XGIMI MoGo 4 scores 6.9/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 6.6/10 for the Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air, though the gap is close enough that your specific use case should decide it. Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air | XGIMI MoGo 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.99 | $499.00 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 native — not 4K | 1920x1080 native — accepts 4K input but outputs 1080p |
| Brightness | 400 ANSI lumens (properly ANSI-rated) | 450 ISO lumens (XGIMI quotes ISO 21118, which is not comparable with ANSI figures) |
| Light Source | RGB LED | LED |
| Throw Ratio | 1.2:1 — standard throw | 1.2:1 — standard throw, fixed lens |
| Contrast Ratio | 400:1 full on/off — genuinely low, and honestly published by Anker | Not published by the manufacturer |
| HDR Formats | HDR supported, but Anker does not confirm which formats | HDR10 only, and XGIMI notes HDR10 is not supported over HDMI |
| Refresh Rate & Input Lag | 1080p at 60Hz; no published low-latency figure | 1080p at 60Hz; game mode latency 20ms with auto-keystone off |
| Smart Platform | Google TV on an Android TV 11 base, with licensed Netflix and Chromecast | Google TV with licensed Netflix |
| Built-in Speakers | 2x 8W with Dolby Audio | 2x 6W Harman Kardon with Dolby Audio |
| Lens Shift | None | None |
| Auto Setup | Auto keystone, autofocus, auto screen fit and auto obstacle avoidance | Uninterrupted auto keystone, autofocus, obstacle avoidance and screen fit |
| Light Source Life (hrs) | 30000 | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Colors | Black | Grey |
Category Scores
Picture Quality
The XGIMI MoGo 4 leads clearly here, 6.0 against 5.5 — a 0.5-point margin on detail, contrast and overall image once properly set up. If that is what you are buying for, the Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air does not close the gap elsewhere.
Brightness
The XGIMI MoGo 4 leads clearly here, 4.0 against 3.5 — a 0.5-point margin on usable light output, and how much ambient light it tolerates. If that is what you are buying for, the Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air does not close the gap elsewhere.
Color
The XGIMI MoGo 4 leads clearly here, 6.5 against 6.0 — a 0.5-point margin on colour gamut coverage and accuracy out of the box. If that is what you are buying for, the Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air does not close the gap elsewhere.
Gaming
The XGIMI MoGo 4 leads clearly here, 6.0 against 5.5 — a 0.5-point margin on refresh rate, input lag, VRR and ALLM support. If that is what you are buying for, the Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air does not close the gap elsewhere.
Smart Platform
The Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air and XGIMI MoGo 4 are level here, at 8.5/10 each. built-in apps, licensed streaming services and how responsive the interface is is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Built-in Sound
The Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air and XGIMI MoGo 4 are level here, at 7.5/10 each. onboard speaker power and whether you can live without external audio is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Setup & Placement
The XGIMI MoGo 4 leads clearly here, 9.5 against 9.0 — a 0.5-point margin on lens shift, zoom, auto keystone and how forgiving placement is. If that is what you are buying for, the Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value
The XGIMI MoGo 4 leads clearly here, 7.5 against 7.0 — a 0.5-point margin on performance and features relative to price. If that is what you are buying for, the Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air if…
- • You prefer the Anker ecosystem, app, and design language.
Choose the XGIMI MoGo 4 if…
- • Picture Quality matters most to you — the XGIMI MoGo 4 scores 6.0/10 here (detail, contrast and overall image once properly set up).
- • Brightness matters most to you — the XGIMI MoGo 4 scores 4.0/10 here (usable light output, and how much ambient light it tolerates).
- • Color matters most to you — the XGIMI MoGo 4 scores 6.5/10 here (colour gamut coverage and accuracy out of the box).
- • Gaming matters most to you — the XGIMI MoGo 4 scores 6.0/10 here (refresh rate, input lag, VRR and ALLM support).
- • Setup & Placement matters most to you — the XGIMI MoGo 4 scores 9.5/10 here (lens shift, zoom, auto keystone and how forgiving placement is).
Pros & Cons
Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air
Pros
- +Battery and carry-strap design make it the easiest projector here to actually move around
- +Google TV with licensed Netflix
- +30,000-hour LED life means it will effectively never need a new light source
- +Anker rates brightness in honest ANSI lumens rather than an inflated unit
Cons
- −400:1 contrast is the lowest here — blacks look grey in anything but a fully dark room
- −400 ANSI lumens is dim
- −1080p only
- −Anker does not specify which HDR formats are supported
XGIMI MoGo 4
Pros
- +The built-in gimbal is the best setup experience in the category — aim it anywhere and it corrects itself
- +Battery powered, so it genuinely works outdoors or in a garden
- +Google TV with a properly licensed Netflix app, which many rivals lack
- +Harman Kardon speakers punch above the size
Cons
- −1080p only — it is not a 4K projector in any sense
- −450 ISO lumens needs a properly dark room
- −HDR10 does not work over HDMI, only from internal apps
- −XGIMI publishes neither a contrast ratio nor a light-source life figure
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FAQs
Is the Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air or XGIMI MoGo 4 better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the XGIMI MoGo 4 comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.
Which is better for Picture Quality, the Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air or the XGIMI MoGo 4?+
The XGIMI MoGo 4 scores higher on Picture Quality (6.0/10 vs 5.5/10) — detail, contrast and overall image once properly set up.
Which is better for Brightness, the Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air or the XGIMI MoGo 4?+
The XGIMI MoGo 4 scores higher on Brightness (4.0/10 vs 3.5/10) — usable light output, and how much ambient light it tolerates.
Which is better for Color, the Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air or the XGIMI MoGo 4?+
The XGIMI MoGo 4 scores higher on Color (6.5/10 vs 6.0/10) — colour gamut coverage and accuracy out of the box.
Which is better for Gaming, the Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air or the XGIMI MoGo 4?+
The XGIMI MoGo 4 scores higher on Gaming (6.0/10 vs 5.5/10) — refresh rate, input lag, VRR and ALLM support.
Is the Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air worth the price difference over the XGIMI MoGo 4?+
The XGIMI MoGo 4 is the cheaper option at $499 versus $599.99. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Picture Quality.
What's the warranty on the Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air vs the XGIMI MoGo 4?+
The Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air ships with a 12-month warranty; the XGIMI MoGo 4 ships with a 12-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.
Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+
If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.
Cheaper Option
XGIMI MoGo 4 — $499.00
Premium Option
Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air — $599.99
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