Nebula Anker Capsule 3 Laser 1080p, Smart, Wi-Fi, Mini Projector product image

Nebula Anker Capsule 3 Laser 1080p, Smart, Wi-Fi, Mini Projector

(4/5)
Review by Joshua Morris on
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Review

I put the Capsule 3 Laser back in rotation this October for a stretch of client workshops and outdoor screenings, and it still threads the needle between portability and a legitimately sharp picture. Autofocus and auto-keystone lock onto a 100-120 inch 1080p image in under ten seconds, and the laser light engine keeps edges crisp even when I tilt the chassis for awkward ceiling angles. Google TV remains fully licensed - Netflix, YouTube TV, and Chromecast all run without sideloading - so I leave the streaming sticks at home and just pair a Bluetooth keyboard for searches. The 300 ANSI lumens are best after sunset; in bright rooms I shrink to 80 inches or pull the blinds, but the color pop is miles better than LED picos once the lights are down. Battery saver gets me about 2 hours and 20 minutes of video, and a 65W USB-C PD pack (I use Anker's 737) keeps it running while presenting. The 8W Dolby speaker projects nicely in a conference room, though the cooling fan is audible behind the unit and there's still only a single HDMI port if you want to hook up a Switch mid-session.

✓ Pros

  • Laser engine with autofocus/auto-keystone dials in a crisp 1080p image quickly
  • Native Google TV with licensed Netflix and Chromecast means no extra dongles
  • USB-C PD lets a 65W battery pack keep the projector running during long sessions
  • 8W Dolby speaker fills hotel rooms and small conference spaces
  • Under-2 lb chassis slips into a backpack without needing a separate case

✗ Cons

  • 300 ANSI lumens still force you to dim lights or shrink the image
  • Cooling fan is noticeable if you sit behind the projector
  • Single HDMI input limits console plus streaming setups

Specifications

Resolution1080p (1920x1080)
Brightness300 ANSI lumens
Light SourceLaser
PlatformGoogle TV (Android TV 11, Netflix certified)
ConnectivityHDMI 2.0, USB-C PD input, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Chromecast built-in
Audio8W Dolby Digital speaker
BatteryUp to 2.5 hrs video / 8 hrs audio
Dimensions3.27 x 3.27 x 6.57 in
Weight1.98 lb
Date First AvailableNovember 13, 2022