Anker NEBULA Capsule Max Mini Projector, Pint-Sized Wi-Fi Portable Projector, 200 ANSI Lumen, Native 720p HD, 8W Speaker, Movie Projector, 100 Inch Picture, 4-Hour Video Playtime, Home Entertainment

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Elsewhere, most will have wireless connectivity to your smartphone or Chromecast and external Bluetooth speakers, or Wi-Fi if you’re still near the home so you can access streaming apps like Disney+ or Netflix. Some have built-in speakers so you can still get decent sound away from your precious hi-fi system, but we wouldn’t rely on these if you can help it, and if you can find a wall plug to connect a soundbar, that might be your best option for clean audio. How many lumens are good enough for a portable projector?

Nebula Capsule Max review: wherever cinema

Turning the lights up shows how little luminance there is to play with here. Expect to lose plenty of the action whenever there’s ambient lighting. That’s not a big problem if you’re looking at taking the Capsule II out camping in the countryside, but unless your garden is extremely dark, you might struggle with outdoor cinema use. Sound The extra amount of reviewer approval compared to Capsule II roots from its advantages in Screen Mirroring (instead of depending on Chromecast), its more media-compatible operating system, its 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM, its Octacore Processor, its screen mirroring feature instead of depending on Chromecast, its longer video playtime, and the like. Meanwhile, Capsule II has a more extensive USB compatibility feature (to include USB-C) and Android TV. Because it uses DLP tech, it offers radiant viewing on the 200-ANSI-lumen range at 720p HD. This makes it capable of producing clear images in low-light theater environments. For me, the portability makes these Nebula capsule projectors well worth the price. And the autofocus, auto-keystone, and brighter image of the Max make that upgrade a worthwhile increase in price and product value.But if you’re hesitant to pay the full price for a Capsule II, then I think you’ll be happy with the Capsule Max. The Max is capable of putting on a really great movie night or some enhanced big-screen gaming on a PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo Switch.

NEBULA by Anker Capsule Max, Mini Projector with WiFi and

But that all kind of misses the point – here’s the complete viewing experience, from projected screen to speaker output to Wi-Fi powered movie delivery, in a single device half the size of a Pringles can. There are two other specs you really need to focus on if you’re planning on taking your projector outdoors: Contrast ratio and lumen count. And certain apps on the Capsule Max’s software such as Plex or Hulu had a gauzy overlay on the picture.Jim is a seasoned industry expert with over two decades of journalism experience. He has been at the forefront of the cord-cutting movement since 2016, testing and writing about TV-related products and services. He founded The Cord Cutting Report in 2016, and serves as the editor.

Anker Nebula Capsule II review | What Hi-Fi?

Picture was tested from a distance of about a metre, giving about a 30 ins picture, to 3 metres giving about 100 ins picture, and in the dark room it looked fine at either size.

And software is where the Max and Capsule II really diverge. The Android TV software in the Capsule II is the same one you’ll see in the NVIDIA Shield, a number of smart TVs. And since the Capsule II came out, there are a couple of projector manufacturers that are either already using Android TV, or have plans to use them. One thing that’s important to point out: you can watch Netflix on the Capsule II. But it takes a bit of work. Anker says that due to Netflix’s policies, the company only certifies devices with at least 1 million units in production. You’ve two in-the-box options for controlling the projector. First is its built in controls, which are capacitive and sit on the top, comprising directional buttons, a central selection button and volume up and down controls. The choice to go capacitive here is appreciated, meaning a light tap can select the option you’re after, making you less likely to unintentionally shift the projected image by moving the Capsule II. I had hunted for ages trying to find a projector for my campervan that would work on a power supply like 12 volt cigarette lighter or 5 volt usb charger, and this one finally fits the bill.