Alternatives to Nebula Capsule II

10 portable & mini projectors at a similar price that compete with the Capsule II — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Nebula · 2023

Capsule II

1280 × 720 (HD)200 lmLED0.74 kg

approx. price≈ US$310

6.5

Cheaper

Irradio IR150WF 19% cheaper Higher score

JMGO PicoPlay +2.4 score Newest

Blackview PV1000 Max 2026

Alternatives to the Capsule II

Asus · 2023ZenBeam E1R

6.2

13% pricier ≈ US$350

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)
Weight 0.31 kg vs 0.74 kg
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)

Lens shift None vs Vertical and horizontal
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 500:1 vs 800:1

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JMGO · 2025PicoPlay

8.9

Same price ≈ US$300

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 400 lm vs 200 lm
Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 400:1 vs 800:1

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Nebula · 2023Capsule 3

6.8

32% pricier ≈ US$410

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)
Audio output

Lens shift None vs Vertical and horizontal
Automatic keystone correction

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Samsung · 2023The Freestyle (2nd Gen)

5.9

42% pricier ≈ US$440

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 230 lm vs 200 lm
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)

Lens shift None vs Vertical and horizontal
Light source life 20,000 h vs 30,000 h

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Nebula · 2025Capsule Air

16% cheaper ≈ US$260

Fan noise 28 dB vs 30 dB
Weight 0.65 kg vs 0.74 kg

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 150 lm vs 200 lm

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InFocus · 2024Crusader Master IN3018SL

6.5

13% pricier ≈ US$350

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 450 lm vs 200 lm
Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)
Internal storage 32 GB vs 8 GB

Lens shift None vs Vertical and horizontal
Light source life 25,000 h vs 30,000 h

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ViewSonic · 2026M1X

16% pricier ≈ US$360

Light source life 60,000 h vs 30,000 h
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 120,000:1 vs 800:1
Internal storage 16 GB vs 8 GB

Resolution (on screen) 854 × 480 (480p) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)
Lens shift None vs Vertical and horizontal

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Irradio · 2024IR150WF

19% cheaper ≈ US$250

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 2,000:1 vs 800:1
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)

Light source life 2,000 h vs 30,000 h
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 150 lm vs 200 lm

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InFocus · 2024Crusader Challenger IN3008SL

5.9

Same price ≈ US$310

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 350 lm vs 200 lm
Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)
Internal storage 32 GB vs 8 GB

Lens shift None vs Vertical and horizontal
Light source life 25,000 h vs 30,000 h

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Blackview · 2026PV1000 Max

19% cheaper ≈ US$250

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)
Audio output

Lens shift None vs Vertical and horizontal

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