Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser GTV laser projector Full HD, 300 ANSI lumens, Wi-Fi

The Capsule 3 Laser uses a laser as its light source and weighs 0.95 kg, so it fits in a backpack and moves easily from the living room to the bedroom, a summer cottage or a trip. The light source life in hours is not listed by the manufacturer, so no figure can be promised. The black housing stays unobtrusive on a shelf or bedside table, and the projector does not need a permanent mounting spot.

The GTV in the model name points to Google TV, which means streaming services can be opened directly on the projector without a separate media player. The manufacturer data does not list specific apps. The built-in Wi-Fi supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, covering both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands; a 5 GHz network usually gives a faster and steadier connection for streaming video.

Brightness is measured with the ANSI method, which makes it comparable with other ANSI values. 300 ANSI lumens are meant for a darkened room or a dim evening setting, where colours stay saturated and blacks stay deep. The smaller the picture, the brighter it looks. In daylight or under ceiling lights the image fades, so this is first of all a projector for evening film viewing.

Image width is roughly the distance divided by the throw ratio. From 2.5 metres the picture is about 2.08 m wide, a 16:9 diagonal of roughly 94″. That gives a big picture in a small room without placing the projector at the far end, and if the wall is narrower you simply move the projector closer. The exact size depends on placement and the projection surface.

1920 × 1080 is a widespread video format in which most films and series are available, so the picture does not have to be rescaled. The 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio matches TV and streaming content, so the image fills the projection area without black bars. The manufacturer data does not list a contrast ratio.

The Capsule 3 Laser (GTV) suits people who want a light laser projector that opens streaming services directly without extra devices and is easy to take on trips or to friends. The 1.2 throw ratio gives a large picture in a small room, and Wi-Fi connects it to the home network. 300 ANSI lumens are meant for a darkened room, not a bright one.