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Projectors are a great option for some evening entertainment inside and outdoors (once the weather warms up a bit), but they can be a little bulky. If you’re looking for a smaller projector you can take with you to a party or a friend’s house, consider the Nebula Capsule 3 GTV projector , currently $379.99 (originally $499.99), the lowest price it has been according to price-tracking tools .
The Nebula Capsule 3 came out this past September to an “excellent” review from PCMag . It has an 8-watt speaker, which is decent for a portable projector, but it won’t fill a room with sound. Luckily, it does have an eARC port for a home theater setup.
What sets this projector apart is its small size of 4.7 inches by 2.7 inches (height by diameter), which is about the size of a tall beer can. The image correction is fast, responsive, and works well—an important feature since you’re likely going to be moving the projector often. The auto focus will adjust to the distance and angle of whatever surface you’re casting it on.
The brightness is 200 lumens, which is not a lot. You’ll be limited to darker rooms to get a good image. The resolution is just 1080p with a maximum screen size of 120-inches, which is decent. This is enough for casual watching in a bedroom, but you won’t get the same picture quality, colors, or blacks that home projectors offer. With Google TV, you’ll be able to use Chromecast to mirror your phone on the screen, download apps, and watch free live TV.
The battery life is up to two and a half hours, long enough to watch most movies. At its current price, it’s even with the weaker Nebula Capsule Air , making it a great deal.
