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Anker · Updated June 2026

Anker Nebula Capsule 3: price, specs & release date

Anker Nebula Capsule 3, released 2024-01. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: projectorcentral.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark14/100#24 of 25 in class

The Anker Nebula Capsule 3 is listed at $529 on projectorcentral.com as of 2026-06-27, #2 cheapest of 25 projectors (median $2499); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 14/100 pay-blind standing, #24 of 25 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest projectors: XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro — $449

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Is the Anker Nebula Capsule 3 a good buy?

At $529, the Anker Nebula Capsule 3 is #2 cheapest of the 25 projectors we track, where the median is $2499. On the spec sheet, its brightness lumens of 200 is the lowest of the 25, and its contrast ratio of 400 is the lowest of the 22.

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One independent lab measured this product across 1 physical metric — latency. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Anker Nebula Capsule 3

Only one whitelisted tester with a readable hands-on review covers the base LED Capsule 3: What Hi-Fi. It praises the pocket-sized build, excellent auto-setup and surprisingly big mono sound, but flags weak brightness (a dark room and roughly 70-inch cap), poor HDR black levels, and a slightly high price. No other whitelisted source qualified, so there is no cross-source corroboration.

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2024-09-03

Tested by What Hi-Fi

Consistently praised

  • Cute, well-built, genuinely pocket-sized cylindrical design
  • Excellent automatic setup (keystone, focus, obstacle avoidance)
  • Impressively large, dynamic sound from a single mono speaker
  • Good SDR performance with surprisingly deep black levels and wide color for the class

Commonly flagged

  • Not very bright; needs a dark room and image effectively capped around 70 inches
  • Weak HDR black levels and lack of dynamism/pop
  • Feels a little expensive for the performance

Where reviewers disagree Only one whitelisted source qualified, so no cross-source comparison is possible. Even within it, What Hi-Fi's verdict is internally split: a genuinely fun SDR watch in a dark room, yet too compromised on brightness and HDR to earn a full recommendation over the step-up Nebula Mars 3 Air.

The sources (1)

What Hi-Fi lab-tested ·

input lag (Game Extreme mode, 1080p/60Hz): 45.1ms

Despite only having a mono speaker, the Nebula Capsule 3 manages to deliver an impressively large and dynamic sound.
Our own experiments suggest that the picture starts to look a bit too dull for comfort, even in a pretty dark room, if you try to push it much beyond 70 inches.
It's small enough to fit in a pocket and performs well in the right circumstances, but the Capsule 3 is too limited to get a thorough recommendation

Specifications

Price (US)$529 US MSRP per ProjectorCentral ($529)
BrandAnker
Released2024-01
Resolution1920x1080
Brightness lumens200
Light sourceLED
Throw typeportable
Smart OSGoogle TV
Contrast ratio400
HDR—

Source: projectorcentral.com (verified 2026-06-23) · corroborated by projectorcentral.com. All specs from ProjectorCentral.com: 1920x1080, 200 ANSI lumens, LED, throw ratio 1.20:1 (portable pico-class), Google TV with Google Assistant, 400:1 full on/off contrast, HDR not specified in documentation, January 2024, $529 MSRP.

Is the Anker Nebula Capsule 3 worth it vs cheaper projectors?

Anker Nebula Capsule 3 against its closest cheaper and pricier projectors on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 25 ranked

ProductPriceResolutionBrightness lumensLight sourceThrow typeSmart OS
Anker Nebula Capsule 3 this$5291920x1080200LEDportableGoogle TV
XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro$4491920x1080450LEDportableGoogle TV
Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen$7991920x1080230LEDportableTizen

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Anker Nebula Capsule 3?

Only one whitelisted tester with a readable hands-on review covers the base LED Capsule 3: What Hi-Fi. It praises the pocket-sized build, excellent auto-setup and surprisingly big mono sound, but flags weak brightness (a dark room and roughly 70-inch cap), poor HDR black levels, and a slightly high price. No other whitelisted source qualified, so there is no cross-source corroboration. Praised: Cute, well-built, genuinely pocket-sized cylindrical design; Excellent automatic setup (keystone, focus, obstacle avoidance); Impressively large, dynamic sound from a single mono speaker; Good SDR performance with surprisingly deep black levels and wide color for the class. Flagged: Not very bright; needs a dark room and image effectively capped around 70 inches; Weak HDR black levels and lack of dynamism/pop; Feels a little expensive for the performance. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the Anker Nebula Capsule 3 cost?

The Anker Nebula Capsule 3 has a US price of $529 (US MSRP per ProjectorCentral ($529)), as of 2026-06-23.

How does the Anker Nebula Capsule 3 compare on price?

At $529, the Anker Nebula Capsule 3 is #2 cheapest of the 25 projectors we track, where the median is $2499.

When was the Anker Nebula Capsule 3 released?

The Anker Nebula Capsule 3 was released 2024-01.

What are the Anker Nebula Capsule 3's key specs?

Anker Nebula Capsule 3 (Anker): resolution 1920x1080, brightness lumens 200, light source LED, throw type portable, smart os Google TV. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-23.

Price of record: $529 at projectorcentral.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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