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Anker Nebula Capsule 3 vs Capsule II vs Capsule

Anker Nebula Capsule 3 laser is a new release from the capsule series of the Nebula brand. What are the improvements of the new projector compared with the other two siblings?

In this guide, we will compare the Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser projector, Nebula Capsule II, and Nebula Capsule to help you to know their differences clearly.

Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser vs Capsule II vs Capsule

Overview

By means of the side-by-side comparison below, we can clearly see that Nebula Capsule 3 laser projector is the most expensive one while Nebula Capsule is the cheapest. Nebula Capsule 3 laser is the smartest and most powerful one among the three projectors.

Then, we will compare the three projectors in detail.

Appearance

In terms of shape, the three projectors have the same can-like shape, but they are different in terms of dimensions and weight. Anker Nebula Capsule 3 laser projector is the tallest and biggest while Nebula Capsule has the smallest size. Among the three projectors, Nebula Capsule is the lightest and smallest.

ModelsNebula Capsule 3 LaserNebula Capsule IINebula Capsule
Dimensions170x 83 mm150x80mm120×68 mm
Weight950g740g470g

As for design, Anker Nebula Capsule 3 laser has only half perforated at the back of the body, and Nebula Capsule II is wholly perforated, while the Nebula Capsule projector’s lower part of the body is perforated.

The Nebula logos of the three projectors are also different. Anker Nebula Capsule 3 laser and Nebula Capsule II have a logo with red background and white words but Nebula Capsule has a logo with a grey background and white words.

Portability

A good portable projector should have a small size, convenient wireless connectivity, and long battery life. As we have mentioned in the last part, Nebula Capsule has the smallest size and weight. In addition, Nebula Capsule also has the longest battery life.

That is to say, Nebula Capsule is the best in terms of portability.

ModelsNebula Capsule 3 LaserNebula Capsule IINebula Capsule
Battery Life2.5 hours2.5 hours4 hours
Wi-FiYesYesYes
BluetoothYesYesYes

Image

Nebula Capsule 3 laser projector has 1080P resolution, which is better than Nebula Capsule II’s 720P and Nebula Capsule’s 480P. Regarding brightness, Nebula Capsule 3 laser has 300 ISO lumens, brighter than the other two siblings. In addition, Nebula Capsule 3 laser supports HDR and provides sharp images.

ModelsNebula Capsule 3 LaserNebula Capsule IINebula Capsule
Resolution1920×10801280×720854×480
Brightness300 ISO lumen200 ANSI lumen100 ANSI lumen
HDR 10Yes//
Size60”-120”20”–100”20”–100”

For image size, Nebula Capsule 3 laser also has the biggest image size. To sum up, Nebula Capsule 3 laser projector has the best image performance. As for the throw ratio, Nebula Capsule 3 laser projector has a throw ratio of 1.2:1 while the other two projectors have a longer throw ratio of 1.3:1.

System

Nebula Capsule 3 laser and Nebula Capsule II are powered by Android TV, which has built-in Chromecast, Google Assistant, and Google-related services. However, Nebula Capsule has an Android OS and lacks Google-related services.

As for memory, Nebula Capsule 3 laser has 2G RAM and 16G ROM, whose memory is bigger than the other two projectors.

ModelsNebula Capsule 3 LaserNebula Capsule IINebula Capsule
SystemAndroid TV 11.0Android TV 9.0Android 7.1
Memory2GB RAM+16G ROM2GB RAM+8G ROM1GB RAM+8G ROM

Connectivity

Regarding interfaces, Nebula Capsule 3 laser, Nebula Capsule II, and Nebula Capsule all support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. They are all equipped with HDMI, and a USB interface, but Nebula Capsule 3 laser has a newer version of HDMI version. In addition, Nebula Capsule is the only one among the three projectors that have no AUX-out interface.

ModelsNebula Capsule 3 LaserNebula Capsule IINebula Capsule
Wireless ConnectivityWi-Fi & BluetoothWi-Fi & BluetoothWi-Fi & Bluetooth
InterfacesHDMI 2.1 / USB-C / AUX-OUTUSB-C, HDMI, USB, AUX-OutHDMI 1.4 USB

Sound

Nebula Capsule 3 laser, Nebula Capsule II, and Nebula Capsule have built-in speakers, but Nebula Capsule’s speaker is the least powerful. As for audio, Nebula Capsule 3 laser projector is the only one that supports Dolby Audio.

ModelsNebula Capsule 3 LaserNebula Capsule IINebula Capsule
Speaker1x8W1x8W1x 5W
Noise28dB/<30dB
Dolby AudioYes//

To know more about the details of the Nebula Capsule 3 Laser projector, please check our previous post Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Projector Review.

Conclusion

After comparing the three projectors, Nebula Capsule 3 Laser projector has the best overall performance, but if you have a limited budget, you can pick the Nebula Capsule projector.

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