The Nebula Capsule 3 is a projector that’s about as big as a soda can but packs a cinematic punch. And it’s currently retailing at $399.99, a 20% discount off its original price.
This little guy projects in 1080p resolution with 200 lumens of brightness, which means your movies will be sharp and clear—as long as the lights are low and the room is dark. And while it supports screen sizes up to 120 inches, according to the manufacturer you’ll get the best picture experience at around 80 inches in a dimly lit space. It also comes equipped with 8W Dolby speakers, which is fancy talk for “this thing sounds good for its size.” Plus, with the Google TV operating system, built-in Chromecast, and Netflix), you won’t need to mess around with extra devices to bing away.
Setup is simple: You switch it on and the Capsule 3 will handle screen fitting, keystone correction, autofocus, and obstacle avoidance, all in seconds. With two and a half hours of movie playtime, you can enjoy a full-feature film without needing a recharge. (If you’re planning a series binge, you might need to park it near an outlet.) When it’s not projecting, it doubles as a Bluetooth speaker, with up to eight hours of playtime.
As with anything, the Nebula Capsule 3 isn’t perfect. Some users have pointed out that its image quality isn’t as stellar in bright environments. Sorry, midday picnic movie-goers, you’ll want to wait until dusk.
Compared to other models, the Capsule 3’s portability (with built-in Netflix) is hard to beat, and provides a solid viewing experience. It should be noted that Anker’s Nebula Mars 3 Air offers a brighter display and better sound, and it’s also heavily discounted—though it does come at a steeper price of $449.
