Nebula Astro
| Brand | Nebula · Astro |
| Type | Portable |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | July 20, 2020 |
| Resolution | 480p |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | LED |
| Brightness | 100 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1.3:1 |
A palm-sized 854 x 480 DLP pocket projector with an RGB LED light source, Android 7.1, a built-in battery and a front sensor that switches the image off when something comes close to the lens. It is rated at 100 ANSI lumens for images of 20 to 100 inches and can also be used as a Bluetooth speaker.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 100 lm ANSI | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.2 in | |
| Native resolution | 480p (854 × 480) | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Dynamic contrast | 400:1 |
Light source
| Light source | LED | |
| Emitter | RGB LED |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.3:1100″ · 2.88 m | |
| Image size | 20–100 in | |
| Zoom | None | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Auto keystone | Yes |
Inputs & control
Smart platform
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | |
| Smart platform | Android (uncertified) | |
| OS version | 7.1 | |
| Google-certified | No | |
| RAM | 1 GB | |
| Storage | 8 GB |
Audio
| Speaker power | 3 W | |
| Audio outputs | Bluetooth | |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 89.2 × 82 × 91.2 mm | |
| Weight | 370 g | |
| Colours | White | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | |
| Tripod socket | Yes |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | |
| Operating humidity | 15–85%RH | |
| Power draw | Up to Max 10 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | |
| Power supply | USB-C | |
| DC input | 5 V | |
| Battery runtime | About 150 min Movie playback in battery mode | Movie playback in battery mode |
Safety & support
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr The manual's warranty text is not region-specific; ProjectorCentral lists 1 Year. | |
| User manual | projectorcentral.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, USB cable |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2020 | Anker Nebula Astro Mini Portable Projector Review Technically Well · September 20, 2020 | Technically Well |
| August 26, 2020 | Anker Nebula Astro Review: Smart pocket projector for you or the kids 9to5Toys · August 26, 2020 | 9to5Toys |
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- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the Astro needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.3:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | All regions | MPN | D2400221 |
Also known as
| Anker Nebula Astro | All regions | Marketing name |