Anker - NEBULA X1 4K Triple Laser Projector (D2351)

They are excellent, there is no real competition in terms of quality/price ratio except maybe the Nebula X1. However they are not perfect: they’re subject to speckle and RBE. You’ll need a matte white screen  for the speckle. If you want to avoid RBE there is only Epson, all DLP projectors have it.

The main limiting factor in your case is your throw ratio. You need a traditional projector, but apart from the monsters (JVC and large Epson), you'll have to go to Benq or to the EH-TW7100 but honestly you won't improve your contrast much. The new Nebula X1 is really excellent, with 5000:1 native contrast, auto keystone, etc but the throw-ratio is shorter. If you can accomodate to this, that would be my recommendation. I think there is a promo right now on Amazon.

Imo nebula x1, or something else with iris as it's free 2x contrast booster.

To add on for OP, the hook up video is great however do note his side by side comparison and conclusion is skewed for americans who don't consume foreign contents with subtitles. So the likes of Valerion does well in those tests but the result will be different if you use subtitles. OP can consider the new xgimi 20 series or nebula x1 as imo both are better than the pro2. Also, tri lasers such as Valerion and xgimi has rbe, speckles issue that OP should take note.

X1 is sharper than valerion. Wdym it's pq is poor? Do you mean poor pq because some ppl say in the dark scenes that it look dim? That's because the comparison is without subtitles. X1 dynamic contrast and gamma adjustment is definitely not that good as their processor is the slower one.

Ignore those deluded Valerion fans. Tbf if you only consume non subtitle dark content then maybe Valerion ebl will be the better choice for you. Assuming you're not sensitive to rbe, under $3k the best is dangbei s7 ultra max, then it's a tossed up between xgimi horizon 20 max and nebula x1. For ust, nexigo ap mk2 is better than valerion and has no rbe / speckle issue too.

Imo x1 with iris will make a difference, that's like free 2x native contrast booster.

Cinema like experience also means dark cave. If you're not willing to turn your rooms to a cave then better option is ust + alr. However, if you're ok with casual usage the x1 pro imo is fine. You can move around the house and just point it to a random wall to use. Although for tri laser like x1, you should check your sensitivity to rbe.

Nahh nebula x1 has better native and dynamic contrast. Valerion advantage is dimming.

You can consider nebula x1 and valerion max (if you can get it for less than $3k) as they have iris. Lasers get dim over time too. Imo best is for you to sample or demo them as tri lasers have issues such as rbe and speckle which bother some people. If you're sensitive to rbe then you will have to consider alpd laser projector or 3lcd like epsons.

Imo you should consider the ones with iris, it trades brightness that you don't need for 2-3x higher native contrast. Can check out the likes of nebula x1.

It is a good projector. Every projector in its price range has some sort of problems with software unfortunately. Nebula X1 is better for colour accuracy and native contrast. However it's dynamic contrast is terrible, it has issues with hdmi connectivity. Xgimi also has issues with dynamic contrast. Unfortunately, most of the brands use misleading marketing. There is no good standardized way to do testing for projectors. I think rtings did pretty decent reviews but even they failed to capture many nuances.

Its image quality definitely looks better with the lights off. But it's 3500 lumens, enough brightness, so it performs not bad when the lights on, I think

I actually watched Venom yesterday, and the shadow details were pretty impressive. Those monsters looked clear, no blurry tentacles or anything

Yeah my parents were blown away when they saw it too and they love it

I have the Epson CO-FH02 and I’ve tried to upgrade thinking things would get better but they just don’t. I just returned the Nebula X1 because it wasn’t a noticeable improvement and was $3k instead of $499. The X1 had some weird banding in bright areas and my wife could see rainbows (I don’t see them but she couldn’t watch it). Epson has colors down and the 3LCD end up just looking better. Just my experience. I imagine the FH06 is similarly good if not better as it was made for home cinema but $100 more.

I received the valerian visionmaster pro2 today and the light bleed was terrible. There's a high pitch buzzing noise that drove me mad . I dont have alr screens just a 100 inch matt white screen. I didn't like the picture quality of the valerian on my screen. The black levels on my jmgo n1s 4k on the same screen was better Adjusting dbl on the valerian did nothing.made no difference. The nebula x1 and hisense c2 ultra worked better on my setup but where too noisy My n1s4k is fantastic and on my screen had better black levels than the valerian but not the x1 . The n1s 4k is the most quietest projector I've owned. My valerian has been boxed back up for return .that buzzing noise drove me mad but the valerian did have a really sharp picture Maybe I would have needed a £3000 screen to make the most of the valerian but on my screen I enjoyed the jmgo n1s 4k more .a lot more. Don't believe the hype on these money grabbing sponsored youtube videos. The jmgo n1s is the real deal .I'm waiting on my delivery of the xgimi Horizon 20 pro next. Fingers crossed 🤞

I’d throw the Nebula X1 into the mix. They’re tuning their own version of EBL in the beta firmware and it has more brightness/all glass optics (more sluggish built in os but I use an AppleTV 4k so doesn’t bother me

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.

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.

Nebula X1 by far the best projector I've owned. Amazing for the garden too.

Totally agree. Buying a projector has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. I thought about it for a long time before finally got my nebula x1. I use it to watch movies, play music, whatever. It kind of just moves around the house with me now

We have the same projector :)

If you're willing to spend the money, Nebula X1

I've owned both, it's brighter, it has less laser speckle, it's quieter, Anker support is top notch, it has speaker accessories that you can buy for surround sound. It's image is better imo, contrast is a lot better, it's water cooled, easier to place with the gimbal you can buy. I prefer it to the C2 Ultra but both are great choices. I just really like Anker products. I have the X1, Mars 3 outdoor, and the Capsule 3 laser so yeah, a bit of a fanboy

Most of the new projectors have that feature. Also the nebula is easier to carry around with its handle.