Nebula is Anker’s smart entertainment brand, and it’s just introduced two very different new projectors: a portable one that’s barely bigger than a soda can, and a 4K laser model capable of displaying 200-inch screens. Both projectors work with Google TV with Netflix built-in and the usual array of apps.
The larger of the two is the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE. It’s 4K with Dolby Vision and Nebula’s NebulaMaster picture processing engine, which the brand says delivers improved contrast and color accuracy. It delivers 1,800 ANSI lumens and can create an image of up to 120 inches in normal lighting conditions and a massive 200 inches in darker conditions. Brightness and color reproduction are achieved through a hybrid lighting system that combines LED and laser light, which Anker says delivers higher brightness and better color.
The audio system consists of two 15W full-range drivers with Dolby Audio, and the projector has auto-setup and a number of automatic corrections for screen adjustment, obstacle avoidance, and wall color matching. It looks like an interesting addition to the best 4K projectors, as it’s large and fairly serious, but still designed to be somewhat portable, with a carrying handle on top.
It costs $1,299 and is available to buy now; we're awaiting information on a release in other countries and will update this article when we can.
Pocket projection power
The Nebula Capsule Air is shaped like a soda can and is only slightly taller than one. Despite its small size, it can deliver up to 150 ANSI lumens for up to two hours thanks to its built-in battery. The resolution is 720p and it is capable of delivering a 60-inch image in normal lighting and 100-inch in the dark. Its USB-C port supports PD (Power Delivery), so it can be used with a power bank or wall charger as well as the battery.
For the asking price of $399, it seems like a very tempting option among the best portable speakers—it's less than half the price of the Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 Projector, for example, which doesn't have a built-in battery.
There are three new accessories for the Capsule Air. The snap-on base is included with the projector and allows it to be tilted up to 30 degrees or 90 degrees when mounted on the wall. One use is for parents to use it to project cooking videos while they and their kids cook.
This one is exclusive to the Air, but Nebula has also created a gimbal stand ($49.99) for 360-degree angle adjustment and a tripod with a power bank inside to double your playback time and offer more viewing angles. This one costs $129.99. Both accessories are compatible with the entire Capsule line, not just the Capsule Air.
Like the Cosmos 4K SE, the Capsule Air is available to purchase now, and Anker is offering a $200 early bird discount on the Cosmos if you order early. Obviously, we can’t tell you how good they are just yet, but we plan to review both as soon as we can.
