I spent 2 months watching various YouTube videos, learning about portable projectors, & how to shop for them so let me save you the headache. This thing is good. Not the best, but definitely the best bang for your buck in the portable mid tier range.
Pros: Android TV (run apps, games, whatever is on the Android TV version of Play Store) no proprietary OS nonsense. A couple GBs of onboard storage have allowed me to install a custom build of Kodi, VLC, Twitch, & RetroArch, WiFi AND Bluetooth You can totally screen mirror Android and I've had no issues hooking up my Xbox controller or my headset. The 8 watt speaker is AMAZING for how small this thing is. ACTUAL Native 720p resolution! I learned really quick that the cheaper projectors like to list HD but they're full of crap. That's not the projector resolution they're listing, that's the video resolutions you can input to it. Most of the cheaper ones project 480p. This thing is legit 720p. The auto focus & keystone are great (there's a con to the keystone though & we'll get to that).
Cons: 200 ANSI Lumen isn't all that bright. It's better than most portables but this is definitely a dark room projector. The battery life sucks. You're only going to get the advertised 2.5 hours in battery mode (1/2 brightness) with the WiFi/Bluetooth off and at about half volume. HIGHLY suggest pairing this thing with a 10,000mAh USB brick. I even hooked it up to an invertor & an old 12 volt car battery once just fine. Netflix doesn't work. That's not the projector's fault btw, Netflix are just SUPER picky about what can use their apps. You can't even screen mirror Netflix to this thing. On the bright side there IS a work around. You have to download the Nebula Manager app on the projector, run Netflix through THAT, then download the Nebula Companion app on a separate phone or tablet. Netflix will work but the trade off is your remote is almost useless in there & you have to then use a virtual remote on your phone or tablet in the Nebula Companion app. It's definitely not ideal but it DOES work. We just binged the new Cyberpunk anime that way. Lastly, and the only REAL pain for me is no horizontal keystone. It's super frustrating because it's running a digital keystone & the vertical is REALLY good. Anker PLEASE push a firmware update & give us horizontal keystone already. Lastly the price. I waited to catch this thing on sale for $429.99 & that's a decent price for what all you get in one tiny unit. I wouldn't pay more than $450 for it given the the lack of digital horizontal keystone. There's cheap $100 projectors that have that. I know it's just a software fix & I KNOW you're only doing it to sell the Capsule Max. Plenty of people will still buy the Max for the better battery life, push the update you cowards!
All in all I'm happy with my projector. If you NEED more battery life you can get the Max that has all the same specs as this thing and allegedly does 4.5 hours as well as horizontal keystone too. Literally the only difference is this one has real AndroidTV and runs off of USB-C. Those were the deciding factors for me. Hope this helps some of you in your decision.
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Product Description
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Soda-Can Sized
Carry Capsule II in your hand and experience instant theater wherever your day takes you.
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5,000+ Android TV Choices
Unwind with YouTube, Hulu, and 5,000+ entertainment choices that you can watch or play.
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Big-Screen Entertainment
Supersize your entertainment from a huge 40” display to a whopping 100” image.
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Chromecast Capability
Chromecast expands your entertainment. Cast your most loved apps from your phone, tablet, or PC.
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Universal Connectivity
Enjoy multiple ways to watch content via HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Chromecast.
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Voice-Activated
Instantly access all your entertainment with the Google Assistant.
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Play a Family Game
Throw a family-friendly competition and enjoy some video game fun.
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Pitch Your Cinema Inside
After you've hiked the trail, unwind with your favorite flick while camping under the stars.
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Celebrate Outside
Set out the chairs and sit back with your friends as you throw your outdoor watch party.
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Move the Movie Outside
Take your little ones for an adventure outside and watch your favorite film in the backyard.
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Price
| — | $399.99 | $599.99 | — | $599.99 | $849.99 | $1,499.99 |
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Optical Engine
| DLP + LED | DLP + LED | DLP + Laser | DLP + LED | DLP + LED | DLP + LED | DLP + Laser |
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Resolution
| 720P | 1080P | 1080P (Support 4k decoding) | 480P | 1080P | 1080P (Support 4k decoding) | 4K |
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Brightness
| 200 ANSI Lumens | 200 ANSI Lumens | 300 ANSI Lumens | 100 ANSI Lumens | 400 ANSI Lumens | 1000 ANSI Lumens | 2200 ANSI Lumens |
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Contrast Ratio
| 400:1 | 400:1 | 500:1 | 400:1 | 400:1 | 400:1 | 1000:1 |
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Projection Size
| 40” – 100” | 40” – 120” | 40” – 120” | 40” – 100” | 30” – 150” | 30” – 200” | 60” – 150” |
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Operating System(OS)
| Android TV 9.0 | Google TV (Official Netflix) | Android TV 11.0 | Android 7.1 | Google TV (Official Netflix) | Android TV 11.0 | Android TV 10.0 (Dongle) |
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Speaker
| 1×8W | 1x8W (Dolby Audio) | 1x8W (Dolby Audio) | 1x5W | 2×8W (Dolby Audio) | 2x15W+1x10W (Dolby Audio) | 2x10W + 2x5W (Dolby Audio) |
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Video Playtime
| Up to 2.5 hours (ECO Mode) | Up to 2.5 hours (ECO Mode) | Up to 2.5 hours (ECO Mode) | Up to 4 hours (ECO Mode) | Up to 2.5 hours (ECO Mode) | Up to 5 hours (ECO mode) | No Battery |
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Connectivity
| HDMI,USB-A,USB-C,BT,WiFi | HDMI,USB-C,USB-A,AUX,BT,WiFi | HDMI,USB-C,AUX,BT,WiFi | HDMI,Micro USB,BT,WiFi | HDMI,USB-A,AUX,DC-IN,BT,WiFi | HDMI,USB-C,AUX,DC-IN,BT,WiFi | HDMI,USB-A,AC-IN,BT,WiFi |
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Image Correction
| IEA1.0(Auto Focus+V-Keystone) | IEA3.0(AF+KS+ScrnFit+Avoid) | IEA3.0(AF+KS+ScrnFit+Avoid) | Manual Focus, Auto V-Keystone | IEA3.0(AF+KS+ScrnFit+Avoid) | IEA3.0(AF+KS+ScrnFit+Avoid) | IEA2.0(Auto Focus+Keystone) |
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AI Environment Adaptation
| None | Screen Fit&Obstacle Avoidance | Screen Fit&Obstacle Avoidance | None | Screen Fit&Obstacle Avoidance | Screen Fit&Obstacle Avoidance | None |
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Size
| 2.6 x 2.6 x 5.2 inches | 3.1x3.1x6.3 inches | 3.3 x 3.3 x 6.7 inches | 2.67 x 2.67 x 4.72 inches | 7.0 x 4.8 x 5.2 inches | 6.3 x 9.8 x 10.2 inches | 10.4 x 8.7 x 6.5 inches |
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| Price | Currently unavailable. | $59.99 | -30% $129.99 List: $185.75 | -12% $439.99 New Price: $499.99 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Mar 18 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Mar 18 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Mar 18 |
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| Sold By | — | WhyOne | JXGUHAN | AnkerDirect |
| hardware interface | usb, hdmi | hdmi, usb2.0, usb2.0, headphone | hdmi, usb, 3 5 mm audio, bluetooth | hdmi |
| display resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1080P | 1920*1080 | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| brightness | 200 | 15000 | 20000 | 200 |
| native resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| image contrast ratio | — | 20000:1 | High | — |
| max throw distance | 3.08 meters | 16 feet | 19.68 feet | 100 inches |
| min throw distance | 1 meters | 2.5 feet | 3.28 feet | — |
| controller type | Physical Buttons,Touch Buttons,Bluetooth Remote,Bluetooth Remote App | Remote Control | Remote Control, Button Control | Remote Control |
| mounting type | Tripod Mount,Table Mount | Table /Tripod/Floor /Wall /Ceiling Mount | Ceiling Mount/Tabletop Mount/Wall Mount/Ceiling Mount | Tabletop Mount |
| maximum image size | 100 inches | 150 inches | — | 120 inches |
| minimum image size | 40 inches | 50 inches | — | 20 inches |
Wow! Impressed!
I traveled from the U.S. and spent a month in the UK with this projector serving as my “TV” in my Airbnb stays. It performed FLAWLESSLY! I flew it in my checked bag and I brought along a flash drive that I preloaded with my favorite shows in case I didn’t have an internet connection somewhere. It worked perfectly. And when I had an internet/wifi connection at my Airbnb, I could watch all YouTube and Netflix I wanted. The picture looked good enough to watch in daytime and looked excellent at night with lights off. The autofocus performed very well. The picture was huge/wall size. I attached a mini tripod and sat the projector on a nightstand in the bedroom. It projected great onto the opposite wall at night. The remote worked well too. Can’t say enough good things about this device. I’m not a very techy person but easily learned how to install apps and files onto the projector.
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- RobertReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2022
Brilliant with the right lighting
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Australia on February 1, 2022
we ditched our TV and just use this now
- Scotty DuongReviewed in Canada on May 27, 2020
Literally a(n amazing smart) TV in a can.
