Anker - Cosmos 4K SE (D2342)

Ok, i am new to this, so, sorry for basic question: if I have Anker Nebula Cosmos 4k SE projector that, I think, does not support Dolby Atmos, and I will connect it via eARC to Samsung q930d sound system (soundbar, subwoofer, two rear speaker) and watch Netflix content that is marked as having Dolby Atmos - will I experience Dolby Atmos? Or should I also have projector that supports Dolby Atmos?

I ended up getting the Anker Nebula 4k SE instead! Wanted that 4k with Dolby Vision and brighter lumens.

Seenebula.com makes a 4k Laser SE with Dolby vision but this requires external power. If you want portable they make the mars 3 which is 1080p with a 200wh battery built in that can get you up to 5.5 hours if playing off USB at a reasonable volume in eco mode 300ish lumens. Then there's full brightness at 1000 lumens around 2.5 hours. I have the original laser4k without Dolby vision, the mars 3 and the capsule air.

I use the nebula cosmos 4k SE by Anker. Very good laser projector and good design. It's good even in decent amount of light, and often you can get it on sale close to $1000. You can even subscribe to it if you wanted to try it too for a month.

I did ton of research. Don't want to go through it all but everything screamed go laser. The Hisense C1 was recommended a bunch. They make a c2 and I think I remember seeing C3 just released. After all was said and done, with a throw distance similar to yours, I bought the Nebula Cosmos 4k SE when it was on sale for $1000 on black Friday. It's actually a hybrid laser/led. I love it. The other finalist was the XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K (LED tech). Brighter specs, but more expensive and the Nebula got better YouTube reviews. I didn't need the extra brightness as I was not dealing with ambient light. Use it in a dedicated 150" theater with lights off for movies, shows, live sports, and gaming. 7.1.4 Dolby vision sound. https://preview.redd.it/drvby6qzmnfe1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c2262447ab22722550ad13829c74289f8c679994

My Nebula Cosmos 4k SE does well for 150" and according to spec can do 200". I put it on a tripod to the right of my theater seats. About 13 feet from the screen. Got it for $1000 on Black Friday.

I'm on a smaller budget than you. I moved and want to upgrade from 1080p to 4k. I did a ton of research and ended up with Nebula Cosmos 4k SE. My screen is 150" but it can go to 200". I love it. Can't imagine a picture gets much better. Maybe black levels, but it's does a pretty good job with that too.

I was between this Xgimi and Nebula Cosmos 4k SE. I chose the Nebula and love it. $1000.00. I'm sure the Xgimi is great too. \[They are not Native 4k\] https://preview.redd.it/064a0imi67ne1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b8d72432680b0d741c31703bd49d02e3813db6de

I meant to say they are both not Native 4k. I edited my post. I got an Elite Screen Spectrum 150" motorized. New on FB marketplace for $300. It was very hard to transport. I wouldn't do it again. I upgraded as well. Did a boat load of research to get to Xgimi pro 4k OR the Nebula. I feel like any more money just gets me the last 1% of quality, but I'm sure for others it's worth it.

Lol. Black Friday for me too. Normally $1300. Got it for $1000.

I personally live in the $1000 ish comfort zone. Everyone has diff budget. I look at at value for $$$ and I do have certain standards. I just moved, so I built a new HT. I had an old school, long throw, 1080p Benq. After researching decided to upgrade to 4k laser. Ended up with Nebula Cosmos 4k SE. Not true 4k, but I Love it and I think it gets me 95% of the way to the best picture. https://preview.redd.it/9zdg2wt8gvme1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cef32813d9a29f1433764b95165a127b6431dadc

I had a 1080p projector set up for 10 years. Recently moved and wanted to upgrade to 4k. Did a crap ton of research and even used AI to help me out. Summary. The new Laser projectors seems like the way to go for picture quality, but most are well above 1k in price. I ended up getting the Nebula Cosmos 4k SE. It has a hybrid laser system that supposedly performs close to the more expensive 3 laser systems. On cyber Monday I found it for $1000.

I did a ton a research using chatgpt AI to find my next projector, upgrading to 4k in a smaller space. Here was one on the last snippets: "Brightness Needs: If you have ambient light, the higher brightness of the BenQ LK936ST or Optoma UHZ35ST" I ultimately went with the Nebula Cosmos 4k SE. They had a holiday sale and I paid $1000.

Nebula cosmos 4k se works for me

I feel like the $1100 I paid for the Nebula 4K SE was worth it. I believe it fits your criteria.

I’m no pro but I’ve been here on the forums for a little when I was researching and I would say consensus here would probably say yes it’s worth getting a screen if you’re considering upgrading to a decent setup. This is all relative and dependent though. If you were going to spend $1000-$3000 on a good 4k projector that you can game well on, I’d say you should probably support your investment and bring it to its potential. If you’re spending $1000 or less and you are likely using a lot of keystone and just don’t want a screen, then I’d say just do what works for you, your needs, and budget. If you use a lot of keystone and aren’t setup to reduce it or not use it at all then you’re going to lose image quality and add input lag. That’s not a huge deal if you understand that and buy into an upgrade with those expectations. With lighter play on the switch the input lag added will probably be mostly acceptable. It really depends on what you want and what you need and then how much you’re willing to spend. You could spend $3k on a projector to use on a multicolor and textured wall at a big angle using a lot of keystone and you know, that’s fine and up to you if the budget is not a big deal. If you want the best experience possible on a $1500 budget then you’ll get the best results with a dedicated screen or painted wall area and a setup that removes use of keystone. I don’t know what you’re budget is and again I have limited experience here but I have used the Nebula 4K SE and would say for the price it’s pretty good for 4k and adequate for noncompetitive gaming. I started with the epson ef12 which was perfect for a small bedroom projector and limited space. I then got the Nebula for the living room and some gaming and it’s been pretty good. My latest was recently getting the Hisense C2 Ultra for everything and while the black levels will bother some for the price, it’s been an impressive projector for me. In the end it’s about what you want, what you need, what you can sacrifice, and having your expectations in check for what you’re getting and can afford.

I’ve been happy with the 4k SE from Nebula. If mounted to use without keystone the latency should be less than 19ms. Screens I just get something not too crazy from elite screens.

I’ve had the Cosmos 4K for a couple years now and it’s still a beast besides the outdated software (I use an AppleTV anyway).

Solid. I take it out on the back porch during football season, shooting on a white screen. I can easily start a kids movie night well before sunset. I had it indoors for a time, shooting on a slightly gray wall and it held up pretty well with lamps on and such.

I use the Nebula Cosmos 4K. It's got great picture, but not super super bright.

I have a Samsung S95c oled 65 inch and a nebula X1 and the older nebula 4k. The TV is crisp as fuck. Really really nice on every level. The X1 is a fantastic projector perfect for screens over 100 inches and you can position it at angles as well so I have mine in the corner of the room rather than mounted on the ceiling. It also has a handle so you can move it around. The old 4k Nebula is also superb on a budget.

Love my Anker nebulas