The best outdoor projectors of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

Anker Nebula Capsule 3 tech specs: Resolution: 1080p | Lumens: 200 ANSI Lumens | Contrast ratio: 500:1 | Speakers: 8W Dolby Audio Speaker | Connectivity: HDMI, USB-C, USB-A, AUX, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

The Anker Nebula Capsule 3 is described as a “Pocket Cinema,” thanks to its small form factor (just a tad larger than a soda can), but you’ll get booming audio with this little gadget. The projector features an 8W Dolby Audio Speaker, providing a surprisingly cinematic sound. An Amazon customer described the mini projector as “smaller than a soda can, but packs a punch that’s anything but mini.”

Aside from its small size, it also comes built-in with the software benefits of Google TV, meaning the projector supports Netflix right out of the box.

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ZDNET editor Sabrina Ortiz went hands-on with the Nebula Capsule 3, and said she was most impressed by its intelligent environment adaption, specifically the Autofocus and Auto Keystone Correction, which is especially beneficial for outdoor viewing. 

“Together, you can place the projector wherever is the most convenient for you, and the projection will automatically adjust its angle and size to the area you are casting to,” she wrote.