NEBULA Capsule Air vs Capsule vs Capsule 3: Which Mini Projector Should You Choose for Your Decision?

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Introduce​

Parameter	NEBULA Capsule Air​	NEBULA Capsule​	NEBULA Capsule 3​
Picture​	​	​	​
Price​	$279.99​	$199.99​	$499.99​
Recommended Uses​	Indoor/Outdoor, Home Cinema, Gaming​	Home Cinema, Portable Entertainment​	Indoor/Outdoor​
Highlight​	Size: Soda-can sized, ultra-compact, lightweight Portability: Limitless, fits in hand Content Access: Supports over 30,000 apps, including Netflix Battery Life: 2 hours of built-in playtime, 34Wh Accessories: Snap-on base for angle adjustment and wall mounting Image Quality: 720p display, 150 ANSI Lumens brightness​	Clarity and Contrast: 100 ANSI lumens, vivid picture, recommended for dimmer environments Speaker: 360° omnidirectional Portability: Aluminum body, 15 oz weight Operating System: Android 7.1, supports streaming apps like Netflix and YouTube​	Screen Size: Up to 120 inches Resolution: 1080p Brightness: 200 Lumens Battery Life: 2.5 hours for movies, 8 hours for music Setup Time: 3 seconds with Intelligent Environment Adaptation Technology Design: Ultra-portable Compatibility: Google TV, licensed by Netflix​

Side-by-Side Comparison​

Display​

Parameter	NEBULA Capsule Air​	NEBULA Capsule​	NEBULA Capsule 3​
Screen Size​	-​	4E+1 Inches - 100 Inches​	120 Inches - 120 Inches​
Throw Distance​	-​	8.3 Feet - 10.08 Feet​	1 - 1​
Contrast Ratio​	1000:1​	400:1​	-​
Display Resolution​	1280 x 720 Pixels​	854 x 480​	1920 x 1080 Pixels​
Native Resolution​	1280 x 720​	854 x 480​	1920 x 1080​
Brightness​	150 Lumen​	100 lumen​	200 Lumen​
Display Type​	DLP​	DLP​	DLP​
Picture Quality Enhancement​	-​	[INSUFFICIENT_INFORMATION]​	-​

Features​

Parameter	NEBULA Capsule Air​	NEBULA Capsule​	NEBULA Capsule 3​
Video Encoding​	H.264 or H.265 (HEVC) or VP9 or AV1​	AVC​	MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AVC, HEVC​
Lamp Wattage​	-​	5 Watts​	3 Watts​
Light Source Life​	-​	30000 Hours​	-​
Controller Type​	Button Control​	Button Control​	Button Control​
Control Method​	Touch​	App, Remote​	-​
Mount Type​	Tripod Mount​	Tabletop Mount​	Tripod Mount, Ceiling Mount, Table Mount​
Noteworthy Features​	Google TV, Officially Licensed Netflix, Wi-Fi and bluetooth, built-in battery, 2 Hours of Playtime, Dolby Digital, Keystone Correction, Autofocus, Instant Display Correction With IEA 4.0​	Portable​	1080p, Projector Mode, Bluetooth Speaker Mode, Auto (vertical ±40°), Auto (horizontal ±40°), Offcial Google TV, Built-in Netflix​

Connectivity​

Parameter	NEBULA Capsule Air​	NEBULA Capsule​	NEBULA Capsule 3​
Connectivity Technology​	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB​	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI​	HDMI, potentially others​
Hardware Connectivity​	-​	USB​	HDMI​
Compatible Devices​	Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet​	Television, Gaming Console, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet​	Smartphone, Laptop​

Measurements​

Parameter	NEBULA Capsule Air​	NEBULA Capsule​	NEBULA Capsule 3​
Dimensions L x W x H​	2.7"L x 2.7"W x 5.5"H​	2.68"L x 2.68"W x 4.72"H​	3.15"L x 3.15"W x 6.3"H​
Item Weight​	1.4 Pounds​	-​	1.8 Pounds​

Conclusion​

Product	PROS AND CONS​
NEBULA Capsule Air​	Pros: • Pocket-sized and portable for easy transport • Excellent built-in auto focus and keystone adjustment • Durable design that feels robust • Great color quality and sound for casual use • Unique base attachment allows projection on ceilings • Can be used without WiFi after downloading content • Multiple connectivity options including HDMI Cons: • Brightness limited to 150 lumens, requiring a dark environment • Battery life is only around 2 hours in eco mode, which may be misleading • 720p resolution may not meet expectations for all users • Built-in speaker may not suffice for larger areas or gatherings
NEBULA Capsule​	Pros: • Good picture quality • Nice volume • Bluetooth capability • Compact size • Android built-in (no need for additional devices) • Good speakers • Bright image quality • Remote and app functionality with mouse control • Great for travel and outdoor use • Affordable for the features offered Cons: • System usability issues (hard to navigate) • Limited streaming app availability (missing Hulu, Peacock, etc.) • Brightness dimmer settings could be improved • No sleep timer feature • Some apps are fussy when used on the projector compared to phone versions
NEBULA Capsule 3​	Pros: • Excellent image quality, even better than some OLED TVs • Very portable and convenient, battery-operated with USB-C charging • Great connectivity options, compatible with HDMI devices and streaming apps • Easy setup and navigation, with the ability to install additional apps • Good sound quality for casual viewing • Impressive performance in dark and well-lit environments • Well-packaged, indicating pride in product quality Cons: • UI can be clunky at times • External speakers recommended for enhanced sound experience • Some issues with pairing certain Bluetooth devices (e.g., Airpods)