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.

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 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.

i have been a beta-tester since January 25. it's the best projector i have ever seen & used - in terms of image quality & adaptability.

I haven't seen either of those models IRL, myself. but I can share this... the X1 is the best projector I have ever seen. I have to remind myself that it's a projector every time I use it, in that watching 4k content - it's so sharp, so crisp that it's like you're watching a screen. several times while showing folks they have asked how the TV is playing "thru" the projector screen. in that they think hung, white curtain is transparent & there is a TV behind it. 🤣 it's amazing. going back to a normal office projector is comparable to going back to a 90s tube tv

There are a lot of cheap projectors on Amazon that look good on paper but end up being pretty disappointing. I’ve been burned by a couple myself. If you’ve got some room in your budget, I’d really recommend looking into something a bit higher-end. For outdoor use, you’ll definitely want decent brightness and image quality, and good sound is something most of the cheaper ones just don’t handle well. I’ve been using the Nebula X1 and it’s been preformed well but depending on what you’re after

4K is definitely the way to go. Once you’ve used both 1080p and 4K projectors, you’ll notice it’s a completely different experience. I’m using the Nebula X1 right now, laser 4K, and honestly I’m loving the clarity. I can literally see every pore on the actor’s face. The colors are also way more vibrant. I never regret about stretching my budget for this one

I have the X1 and my friend has the C2, so I’ve used both. Honestly the picture quality is great on both of them and I don’t think you’d go wrong either way. But I personally like the sound on the X1 more. It really feels immersive and kind of surrounds you. I was actually surprised at how good it is. For casual use it feels just as good as using a separate Marshall or Harman Kardon

Based on what you said, Nebula X1 might be worth looking into. It's not super bulky and weight and easy to move around, which sounds like a win for your setup. And the brightness is surprisingly decent. You can see the image clear even with sone ambient light.

EBL produces typical adverse effects: visible pumping, color drift (particularly in reds) and overall image instability. For accurate cinema reproduction, it's best to avoid this mode and concentrate on other available adjustments. If that is not important to you ("accurate cinema reproduction" is just measurements, not how you enjoy what you see), then by all mean go for the Valerion as they are the best in the market. Without EBL, both the XGimi H20 Max and Pro are better out the box in D65 film mode. Ditto for the Nebula X1. All those projectors are really good nonetheless.

I'm setting my Nebula X1 up tomorrow. My 120 inch screen arrived today! Im excited 😅

It was absolutely amazing! My lady and I watched Sinners and a few episodes of Squid Game. We were both blown away by the quality. Extremely happy‼️ https://preview.redd.it/xriuou0mvvbf1.jpeg?width=1079&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=549110d9da3f5d9c49b685304fce73bca763a31f

How about Nebula X1? I wouldn’t say it replaces a full speaker setup, but for something all-in-one, the sound’s actually not bad. It gets loud enough and has a decent range, and it can kind of pull off that surround feel if your room’s set up right. Or the JMGO N1S Ultimate? The image quality is also excellent, but you may need to purchase an additional speaker to meet your needs.

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.

My mars 3 air is probably my most used nebula due to the large capacity battery. I have the astro, air, laser4k (O.G.) and the X1

They have projectors that have Android TV or Google TV built in. They are called lifestyle projectors. You will need to have the ability to control the amount of the light in the room. A screen can cost a significant percentage of the cost of a good projector. Some brands that are popular with higher lumens levels. Seenebula.com, xgimi. Keep in mind a higher lumens projector from a reputable brand is going to cost more than a TV. Don't be shocked. I have experience with both xgimi and Nebula projectors. I sold my xgimi to buy another nebula. I currently have the nebula Astro, capsule air, Mars 3, laser4k and a BenQ th575 (no built in OS). Forgot to add that you should not be fooled by projectors on various marketplaces that offer unreal lumens ratings for dirt cheap. Expect to spend $1,500+ for a decent lumens lifestyle projector and probably close to the same for a screen.

Do you have crap wireless? I have the nebula laser 4k without issue. I also have the capsule air and use it without issue but it's not 4k. If it's stationary just get an external player and connect to the laser4k.

If you want to get the Anker X1 with the gimbal you will be fine to project onto the wall or the ceiling. I have it with the gimbal.get the X1 with the gimbal and you can project onto the ceiling. The gimbal also supports the 4k model as well as the SE https://preview.redd.it/006okdgndtmf1.png?width=1008&format=png&auto=webp&s=233edef72a36e180608a5e7785393a0cfeaa9ca2

Both the X1 and the X3100i look great in terms of clarity and they’re both 4K. But I think the X1 might have the edge when it comes to black levels. Its native contrast is 5000:1 and dynamic contrast is 56,000:1, which seems to help with shadow detail. Also, the X1 has 3500 lumens compared to 3300 on the X3100i, but there’s still a slight brightness bump too. No issues using it in a room with natural light, at least from what I’ve seen

I got the Nebula X1 earlier this month and I set it up with an ALR screen. Ended up liking it way more than I thought I would. It's so clear. And I can say it's my year projector and the best set up I had

From my experience, the X1 is perfect(It looks better in real life. My iPhone made the colors look a bit different) https://preview.redd.it/o5r8gt6ac93f1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=caedb92a438d597b7a5685f61f3e5740857c6abc

I’m using the nebula x1 with a Fresnel ALR screen and the combo’s been awesome. The x1 is super easy to carry around, and with 3500 lumens, it’s bright enough even outdoors. The Fresnel screen really helps cut down on ambient light reflections too, so watching movies outside is no problem at all.

The Epson definitely does not. HC3800 is super old tech, it's a bulb projector with 1/2 4K resolution (1080p x2 instead of 1080p x4). It's got low color space coverage and underwhelming contrast. TK710 is pretty good but the long throw version doesn't have quite as good of contrast as the short throw (710STi). Others mentioned in this thread (Valerion Pro 2, Nebula X1, Horizon 20 Max) will blow both of those projectors out of the water though.

Totally with you, Pretty wild that Nebula X1 isn't on here. It's hands down one of the most impressive projectors I've used

I've got the Nebula X1 and think it's well worth the money. Easy to move and one of the best projects that you can get for under €2,000.

got the Nebula X1. Its great, but after looking at this I'm wondering if I should have got the Valerion Pro or xgimi 20 max instead. Let's hope Nebula can improve on this with firmware updates

Nebula X1 is great

Nebula X1 Very bright and cones with optional wireless speakers as an ideal outdoor solution (also there's a neat bag to store everything in. Also, karaoke microphones - I don't think I'll be using those lol)

If you have Amazon Prime it would cost nothing to try it out - and send it back if it doesn't suit you. I find it to be impressive as a projector and the speakers were a genuine surprise. Loud and clear with a decent soundstage It's worth considering.

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