Nebula Capsule 3
#18 in Under 1080pFull review
A very small battery projector with Google TV for travel and kids’ rooms. It is only bright enough for a dark room and a modest screen.
Amazon $399.99$399.99
The Nebula Capsule 3 is the better projector overall, rated 3.1 to 2.7. The Nebula Capsule 3 leads on streaming, resolution and setup. The AKIYO O1 wins on value and warranty. The AKIYO O1 costs $356 less ($43.99 vs $399.99).
AKIYO O1
#38 in Under 1080pFull review
A very cheap mini projector for projecting cartoons on a bedroom ceiling in the dark. Its 720p panel and unverified brightness keep it a toy next to native 1080p models.
Amazon $43.99$43.99
Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Nebula Capsule 3 for streaming (Google TV with licensed Netflix vs no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick), resolution (960 x 540 native, pixel shift to 1080p vs 1280 x 720 native, below 1080p) and setup (Autofocus, auto keystone vs Auto keystone).
- Choose the AKIYO O1 for value ($0.22 per lumen vs $2.00 per lumen) and warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 1080p projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Nebula Capsule 3 | AKIYO O1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 9 200 ANSI lumens | 9 200 ANSI lumens |
| Value 15% | 0 $2.00 per lumen | 92 $0.22 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 70 960 x 540 native, pixel shift to 1080p | 30 1280 x 720 native, below 1080p |
| Streaming 15% | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix | 0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick |
| Setup 10% | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone | 30 Auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 100 30,000 hour LED | 50 light source life not published (neutral score used) |
| Gaming 10% | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Nebula Capsule 3 | AKIYO O1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 200 ANSI | 200 ANSI |
| Native resolution | 960 x 540 | 1280 x 720 (720p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p (pixel shift from 960 x 540) | 720p |
| Display | DLP | - |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Light source life | 30,000 hours | - |
| Native contrast | 400:1 | - |
| Dynamic contrast | - | 2,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw (1.2:1) | Standard throw |
| Largest image | 120 in | 180 in |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | - |
| Auto screen fit | Yes | - |
| Optical zoom | None | - |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Google TV, licensed Netflix | None |
| Top refresh rate | 60 Hz | - |
| HDMI ports | 1 | - |
| eARC | No | - |
| Speakers | 8 W | 3 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | 2.5 hours | None |
| Fan noise | 28 dB | - |
| Dimensions | 3.07 x 3.07 x 6.3 in | 4.8 x 3.7 x 3.3 in |
| Weight | 1.9 lb | 0.8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2023-12 | 2023-08 |