Elite Projector MosicGo Projector Review

The Elite Projector MosicGO is a unique device. It’s an ultra-short throw (UST) projector capable of producing a 100-inch or larger image from a few inches away from the screen. With super low input lag of just 17ms, it’s a great gaming projector. And a built-in battery powers the unit while doubling as a power bank for charging external devices. If that’s not enough, the MosicGO can function as a Bluetooth speaker. With excellent image quality, the Elite Projector MosicGO is a fantastic option for a variety of movie watchers. Find out why it’s one of the best projectors overall in our hands-on MosicGO projector review!

What is the Elite Projector MosicGO – MosicGO Sport Overview

Hailing from Elite Screens comes the MosicGO projector. It’s available in two different trims: the MosicGO Lite and MosicGO Sport. Whereas the Sport variant includes a built-in 37200mAh battery which offers up to around three hours of portable use alongside power delivery for charging external devices, the Lite lacks a battery. Otherwise, the two projectors are nearly identical.

The MosicGO Sport features a native 1080p 1920 x 1080 full high definition (HD) resolution. Utilizing DLP technology with an OSRAM LED light source, the MosicGO touts a long-lasting 25,000 lamp life and bright 1500 LED lumens of brightness. With a 20,000:1 contrast ratio and 96% Rec.709 color coverage, it produces a realistic image.

A low input lag of 17ms makes the MosicGO Sport incredible for gaming. Its 0.3:1 throw ratio means you can set the projector just around a foot away from the screen to achieve a 100-inch or larger image. Outfitted with IPX2 waterproofing means that the MosicGO Sport can resist water from a 15-degree angle.

It’s available as a standalone projector or bundled with an Elite Screens Yard Master 2 screen of up to 120-inches. Alternatively, the MosicGO360 Sport includes a MosicGO Sport, Yard Master 2 screen, and indoor fixed Elite Screens CLR UST projector screen.

Elite Projector MosicGO Sport Specs

• Native 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution
• 1500 LED lumens of brightness
• OSRAM LED light source with 25,000 lamp life hours
• DLP technology
• 20,000:1 contrast ratio
• Low 17ms input lag
• 37200mAh Li-ion battery for powering the device and providing power to external devices with power delivery
• Connectivity: 2 x HDMI, 2 x USB Type-A, 2 x USB-C including one with DisplayPort video in, 1 x 3.5mm headphone out, 1 x 12V trigger
• IPX2 water resistance
• Throw ratio: 0.3:1
• 2 x 8W speakers
• Bluetooth-only mode for use as a portable Bluetooth speaker

MosicGO Sport Projector Review Verdict

Elite Screens’ MosicGO Sport is an outstanding projector that ticks a lot of boxes. It’s small and lightweight for easy portability. An onboard 37200mAh battery provides power for the projector and the ability to juice up external devices such as phones, tablets, and streaming boxes. An ultra-short throw ratio of 0.3:1 lets you achieve a 58-inch image with merely four inches between the projector and the screen.

With IPX2 water resistance, the MosicGO Sport isn’t afraid of venturing outside. All of its ports are covered in rubber gaskets for added protection. Because of its DLP technology, image quality is incredible. The 20,000:1 contrast ratio and 96% Rec.709 color coverage mean you’ll enjoy lifelike visuals. Out-of-the-box, I found image quality to be excellent. There’s fantastic color accuracy and great contrast. The LED light source produces a vivid image that’s perfectly watchable even with a decent amount of ambient light.

Low input lag of 17ms makes the MosicGO Sport suitable for gaming. Although it’s limited to 60Hz, and therefore isn’t a high refresh rate, low lag projector, the 17ms of lag time should satisfy even hardcore console or PC gamers.

Connectivity is extremely good. With a pair of HDMI inputs, two USB-C ports including one with DisplayPort video in, dual USB Type-A headers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and 12V trigger, you can hook up virtually any streaming devices, game consoles, or other devices you can think of. The onboard dual 8W speakers are more than adequate for filling up a small to medium-sized room. Since there’s a Bluetooth audio-only mode, the MosicGO Sport doubles as a Bluetooth speaker.

Unfortunately, despite its Bluetooth capabilities, there’s no audio transmission from the projector. Thus, you can’t send audio from the projector to a Bluetooth speaker. Instead, you’re limited to a hardwired connection with its 3.5mm headphone jack. However, a Bluetooth transmitter lets you circumvent this problem. And the onboard speakers, while not audiophile caliber, are pretty solid.

Lack of 3D capabilities may disappoint some home theatre enthusiasts. But chances are, you won’t be watching 3D movies outside, so this isn’t really much of an issue. Getting the MosicGO Sport properly keystoned can be a bit of a chore. While setting it up, I found achieving a perfectly rectangular image somewhat fiddly, but this is a challenge that affects all ultra-short throw projectors.

Ultimately, the MosicGO Sport is an exceptional projector that’s just at home in the backyard for an outdoor movie night as it is indoors in a dedicated home theatre or living room. It’s equally as good for movies and TV as it is for gaming. And it’s one of the best value UST projectors on the market.

Elite Projector MosicGO Sport Video Quality

Boasting 1500 LED lumens and an OSRAM LED light source with a DLP projection chip, the MosicGO projector can produce a big, bright image. Projectors are typically measured in ANSI lumens, and the MosicGO Sport’s 1500 LED lumens translates to around 1000 ANSI lumens. Although usually around 2500 to 3000 ANSI lumens is generally recommended for use with lots of ambient light, the perceived brightness of the MosicGO’s LED light source is extremely high. Even with the lights on and an image blown up to 100-inches, the picture was impressively watchable.

Thanks to its excellent contrast ratio and 96% Rec.709 color coverage, the MosicGO Sport’s picture quality is top-notch. Out-of-the-box color accuracy is brilliant. With a 25,000 lamp life, it’s a fairly maintenance-free projector.

Dario Argento’s “Suspiria” with its vivid color palette popped on the screen. Its bright blues and reds were pleasingly accurate even without any image adjustments. “Kong: Skull Island” looked resplendent. Scenes with a lot of detail, such as the initial approach to Skull Island, highlighted the spectacular contrast. Animated content looks great too. “Ghost in the Shell” appeared resplendent with the MosicGO Sport tackling taxing scenes with a lot of disparate colors easily.

Gaming on the MosicGO Sport

With an ultra-low input lag of just 17ms, the MosicGO is one of the best projectors for gaming. Console and PC gamers alike will appreciate low lag gaming. Hardcore gamers should be more than satisfied with the MosicGO Sport’s gaming performance.

I hooked up my PlayStation 3 (PS3) game console and Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop to enjoy some fast-paced gaming. Running games locally from discs or digital installations of cloud gaming from Google Stadia, Amazon Luna, or GeForce Now proved extremely fun with no perceptible lag. Despite its low input lag, the MosicGO Sport doesn’t offer high refresh rate gaming. Instead, it’s locked at 60Hz. But 17ms is excellent for a 60Hz display, and for all but elite gamers used to blisteringly fast gaming monitor refresh rates, the MosicGO should be a great choice for big-screen video games.

Audio Performance on the Elite Screens MosicGO UST Projector

Projector speakers are notoriously underwhelming. While the MosicGO Sport’s speakers may not rival a budget soundbar or home theatre system, they’re more than sufficient for general use. I found that the dual 8W speakers were able to fill up a small to medium-sized room with ease. For use outdoors, sound carries pretty well. Notably, bass response is shockingly good.

If you’re setting up the MosicGO in a home theatre, I’d highly recommend using a dedicated surround sound system or soundbar. In the event of a backyard movie night, I suggest using the built-in 3.5mm auxiliary audio output headphone jack to send audio via an AUX cord or to a Bluetooth transmitter because a Bluetooth speaker such as the JBL Extreme will afford better sound quality. However, the MosicGO Sport’s speakers are definitely above average, and about on par with the Harmon/Kardon speakers on my Xgimi Halo portable projector.

MosicGO Sport Design and Build Quality

Small and lightweight, the MosicGO Sport is extremely portable. Weighing about one pound, it’s easy to tote around. On the right-hand side of the device, you’ll find a 3.5mm headphone jack, a pair of HDMI inputs, a USB-C port with DisplayPort as well as power delivery capabilities, power button, 5A/19V DC barrel jack connector, and a 12V trigger.

The left-hand side of the unit includes a USB Type-C port with power delivery and a pair of USB Type-A headers. In front, you’ll find two buttons: one turns on the projector, while the other toggles on the MosicGO Sport’s Bluetooth audio-only mode. Additionally, there are a few different power and status indicator LEDs.

Underneath the MosicGO projector are four adjustable feet that let you raise and lower the device. Further, a 1/4-inch threaded mount lets you place the projector on a tripod.

Elite Projector MosicGO Menu and Image Adjustments

The MosicGO’s menus are pretty basic. There’s a Picture menu with access to contrast and sharpness. Display lets you select the horizontal and vertical positions or toggle on the unit’s auto power-off feature. Under the Color section, you can adjust gamma, color temperature, color effect, color format, hue, and saturation. Advanced lets you pick the aspect ratio, orientation such as front table or ceiling mounted, and brightness. Other includes a section with settings such as enabling the 12V trigger, keystoning the projector, choosing a language, and more. And the information tab gives the signal status like current resolution.

Setting Up the Elite Screens MosicGO Sport

Installation of the MosicGO Sport is fairly straightforward. Because of its ultra-short throw ratio, you can cast a 100-inch image with just over a foot of space between the projector and the screen. Therefore, the MosicGO can sit on an entertainment stand where a traditional television would. This eliminates the need to run wires and cables around the room or mess with keystoning. You won’t have to worry about someone standing up and getting their head in the way of the projector’s light source.

But UST projectors are a bit tricky to properly keystone. In order to achieve a perfectly rectangular image, you’ll need to have the MosicGO just right. I found installation a bit fiddly. However, that’s not an issue unique to the Elite Screens MosicGO. All ultra-short throw projectors are somewhat difficult to initially set up. Nevertheless, I was able to get the MosicGO correctly keystoned to my liking without too much effort.

Standalone Projector vs. MosicGO Elite Screens Bundles

You can pick up the MosicGO Sport as a standalone projector or as part of a bundle with accessories and screens. As a kit, the MosicGO comes with a slew of parts and pieces including an HDMI cable, USB-C to USB-C cable, remote, convenient carrying case, power brick, remote, and the Elite Screens Yard Master 2 outdoor projector screen. You can select from screen sizes of 58-inches all the way up to 120-inches. And the accessories are extremely well-designed. Little touches such as a level built into the tripod are really helpful when getting the projector set up.

Since the MosicGO Sport is equally as capable indoors as outside, Elite Screens offers the MosicGO360 which adds an indoor fixed ceiling light rejecting (CLR) screen in addition to the Yard Masters 2 outdoor projector screen. Thus, you can hang the CLR screen in your living room or home cinema, but tote the Yard Masters 2 screen and MosicGO Sport outside for a backyard movie viewing.

I had the pleasure of testing out the Yard Masters 2 screen which I found to be a real treat. In an assessment of its usability, I was able to get the screen set up in around 10 minutes or so by only consulting the directions minimally. It’s sturdy, supports long, short, and ultra-short throw projectors, plus packs up nicely into a compact case. The image was bright and vivid

At around $1,199 for just the projector and about $1,379 for the 100-inch screen version, the MosicGO is a compelling choice. It’s a value-packed projector and opting for a bundle saves you quite a bit when factoring in the cost of accessories and a screen.

The Competition – MosicGO Sport Alternatives

The MosicGO Sport is a neat little projector that holds its own on a few different segments. It’s an awesome ultra-short throw projector, gaming projector, and portable projector wrapped up into one convenient device.

Xgimi’s Halo (our review) is a portable projector with high brightness, moderately low input lag of around 30ms, built-in streaming apps, and excellent speakers. It’s got a built-in battery, and a traditional throw ratio, requiring about eight feet to achieve a 100-inch image. You may also consider the Xgimi Horizon which is available in 1080p or 4K, although you lose out on a battery

The AAXA 4K1 (our review) steps up the resolution to 4K and maintains a bright image, but nixes the battery. However, AAXA’s M7 delivers a 1080p image, high brightness, and up to a three-hour battery life.

Epson’s EpiqVision LS300 is an extremely bright 1080p 3600 ANSI lumens ultra-short throw projector. It’s not portable and almost twice the price of the MosicGO.

If you don’t need a built-in battery, the Optoma GT5600 is a solid choice. With 3600 ANSI lumens and a full HD 1080p resolution alongside low 16ms input lag, the GT5600 is about on par with the Elite Projector MosicGO Sport.

Tellingly, the closest competitor to the MosicGO Sport is Elite Projectors’ own MosicGO Lite. Provided that you don’t need a battery, the MosicGO Lite could be a good solution for a semi-portable UST projector.

With its unique feature set makes it a portable ultra-short throw gaming projector, the MosicGO is an exceptional device that’s perfectly at home in the backyard or living room.

Elite Projector MosicGO Sport Projector Review – Final Thoughts

Overall, the Elite Projector MosicGO Sport ushers in nearly unrivaled versatility. It’s easy to set up and generates a massive image from just about a foot away from the screen. Producing a big, bold, bright image with excellent color accuracy, it’s a solid choice for watching movies. And low 17ms input lag makes it a great candidate for gaming as well.

A built-in battery and IPX2 water resistance mean the MosicGO Sport is a true go-anywhere projector that’s safe to use outside. 3D support would have been nice, but lack of 3D capabilities isn’t a deal-breaker. Image quality is terrific, although some hardcore cinephiles may nitpick its picture. While the MosicGO doubles as a Bluetooth speaker and a power bank, it can’t send audio out via Bluetooth. However, since Bluetooth can add slight delay, using its headphone jack is a better solution than wireless Bluetooth for transmitting audio from the projector to an external audio source. And you won’t find any smart features. But even with a built-in streaming ecosystem, I still recommend using a dedicated streaming box or stick instead.

If you’re looking for a projector that brings cinema-grade picture quality almost anywhere without sacrificing portability or gaming performance, the MosicGO Sport is an incredible choice that’s perfect for a wide variety of users.

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