Nebula Capsule 3 Laser
MSRP$749.99
| Brand | Nebula · Capsule |
| Type | Portable |
| Released | December 2, 2022 |
| Resolution | 1080p (960 × 540 pixel shift) |
| HDR formats | HDR10 |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) |
| ANSI lumens | 300 lm |
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 |
A cylindrical, battery-powered portable projector with a laser light source, a 1080p DLP image rated at 300 ANSI lumens, autofocus and auto keystone, and a Google TV smart platform with Netflix. It weighs about 0.9 kg and suits travel, camping and dim-room movie nights rather than bright rooms.
Data sheet
Picture
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Technology brand | DLP | |
| Number of imaging devices | 1 | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.23 in | |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | |
| Native resolution | 960 × 540 | |
| Pixel shift | XPR 4-way | |
| Addressable resolution | 1920 × 1080 | |
| Dynamic contrast | 500:1 | |
| HDR formats | HDR10 | |
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | |
| Projection distance table | 40″: 1.06 m · 50″: 1.33 m · 60″: 1.6 m · 70″: 1.86 m · 80″: 2.13 m · 90″: 2.39 m · 100″: 2.65 m · 110″: 2.92 m · 120″: 3.18 m | |
| Zoom type | Digital | |
| Focus | Auto | |
| Fixed offset | 100% | |
| Image size range | 40–120 in | |
| Vertical keystone | -40–40° | |
| Horizontal keystone | -40–40° |
Light source
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Light source detail | Laser | |
| Light source life | Rated: 30,000 h | |
| ANSI lumens | 300 lm ANSI | ANSI |
Audio
| Speaker power | 8 W | |
| Speaker count | 1 | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, HDMI ARC, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth | |
| HDMI ARC | Yes | |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | |
| Bluetooth audio out | Yes |
Inputs, control & connectivity
| Max input signal | 3840 × 2160 | |
| HDMI port count | 1 | |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI: HDMI 2.1 | |
| USB media playback | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | |
| Autofocus | When moved | |
| Auto keystone | Yes |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–35°C | |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | |
| Power consumption (max) | 45 W | |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | |
| Power supply | External brick | |
| Battery capacity | 52 Wh | |
| Battery runtime | 150 min | |
| USB-C PD input | 45 W | |
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Rated: 28 dB(A) |
Physical & installation
| Width | 83 mm | |
| Depth | 83 mm | |
| Height | 168 mm | |
| Weight | 0.9 kg | |
| Tripod socket | Yes |
Support & ownership
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr soundcore US table row for projectors other than the Nebula X Series. The Projector Reviews spec table lists 2 years, which conflicts; the maker's page is used. | |
| Photobiological risk group | RG1 | |
| Laser product class | Class 1 | |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC, CE, UKCA |
In the box
| Box contents | Projector, Power adapter, Charging cable, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide | |
| Remote type | Bluetooth |
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the Capsule 3 Laser needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.2:1 lens.
- Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
- Download spec as JSON — The same data from the open data API, with variants and identifiers.
Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard, US | 🇺🇸 US | ASIN | B0BCWNQPQ7 |
| UPC | 194644111939 | ||
| MPN | D2426112 | ||
| Standard, UK | 🇬🇧 GB | MPN | D2426212 |
| All variants | All regions | Model number | D2426 |
Reviews
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2023 | Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser hands-on review: pocketable projector | Notebookcheck |
| February 27, 2023 | Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Portable Projector Review | Projector Reviews |
| February 24, 2023 | Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Projector Review | ProjectorCentral |
| June 15, 2023 | Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Projector Review | nikktech |
| May 24, 2023 | Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Review | Trusted Reviews |
| March 19, 2023 | Nebula Capsule 3 Laser review: Higher resolution, brighter image, mixed performance | Techaeris |
| February 18, 2023 | Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Projector Review: Good For The Size And Price | BGR |
Video reviews
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Sources
- Projector Reviews
- nikktech
- Nebula Capsule 3 Laser User Manual (model D2426) (copy hosted by Projector Reviews)
- Projector Reviews
- Techaeris
- Projector Reviews
- ProjectorCentral
- soundcore Nebula Capsule 3 Laser | Laser-Powered Mini Projector (US product page)
- Projector Reviews
- Projector Reviews
- Anker Japan press release: Nebula Capsule 3 Laser pre-orders (PR TIMES, 2022-10-27)
- soundcore warranty and return policy (US)
- Trusted Reviews
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| soundcore Nebula Capsule 3 Laser | 🇺🇸 US | Marketing name |