Soundcore Nebula X1S projector brings 6,000 lumens for daylight viewing
Anker's Soundcore announes the Nebula X1S projector with 6,000 lumens, making it bright enough for daylight use, with 4K HDR and 300-inch screen support.
The new model builds on the original X1, which already delivered 3,500 lumens, by adding an extra lamp to the optical engine, boosting maximum output to 6,000 lumens. That brightness is equivalent to a TV level of just under 500 nits, so the X1S should work well even with the shades up.
Like the X1, the X1S is a 4K UHD triple-laser model with Dolby Vision and can fill a screen up to 300 inches. It has a wide 25 degrees of tilt, a 14-element glass lens array, and an optical zoom that projects a 200-inch image from 13 to 22 feet away.
The projector uses a four-lamp engine versus the X1's three-lamp unit, with an f/2-4.5 6-blade iris for up to a 56,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Engadget's earlier review said the X1's brightness and contrast were already among the best in the triple-laser category and not far off JVC and Sony projectors costing twice as much.
A key downside remains the lack of Dolby Atmos audio, though a bundle with two satellite speakers increases total output to 150 watts and improves quality and soundstage. Other features include built-in Google TV, two HDMI inputs including one with eARC, and a quiet 26-decibel noise profile thanks to the liquid cooling system.
The Nebula X1S costs $3,299; with the speaker bundle it is $3,999, and with the speakers plus a 100-inch screen it is $4,167. Until September 20, Soundcore is offering discounts on all three options at $2,499, $2,799, and $2,899, respectively.