JIUMAO M98
#36 in Native 1080pFull review
A very cheap mini projector for a dark bedroom if the native 1080p claim holds. Its specs rest on the listing alone.
Amazon $51.99$51.99
The JIUMAO M98 rates 3.4 among native 1080p projectors; the Nebula Capsule 3 Laser rates 3.2 among under 1080p ones. The JIUMAO M98 costs $598 less ($51.99 vs $649.99).
Nebula Capsule 3 Laser
#15 in Under 1080pFull review
A tiny battery laser projector for movie nights in dark rooms, tents and hotel rooms, with Netflix built in.
Amazon $649.99$649.99
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (native 1080p and under 1080p), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | JIUMAO M98 | Nebula Capsule 3 Laser |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 22 300 ANSI lumens | 22 300 ANSI lumens |
| Value 15% | 97 $0.17 per lumen | 0 $2.17 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 1920 x 1080 native | 70 960 x 540 native, pixel shift to 1080p |
| Streaming 15% | 50 Android, no licensed Netflix | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 30 Auto keystone | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 100 40,000 hour light source | 100 30,000 hour laser |
| Gaming 10% | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Independent measurements
JIUMAO M98
No independent test published yet.
Nebula Capsule 3 Laser
| Tested by | Brightness | Input lag | Contrast | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProjectorCentral | 341 lm | 22.4 ms | - | Brightest in Custom mode; Standard 302, Movie 236. Output fell about 36% on battery. Lag 22.4 ms at 4K/60, 22.6 ms at 1080p/60 and 23.7 ms at 1080p/120 in Game mode; about 130 ms in Standard mode. Tested on the original Android TV 11 software. |
Specifications
| JIUMAO M98 | Nebula Capsule 3 Laser | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 300 ANSI | 300 ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 960 x 540 |
| Picture resolution | 1080p | 1080p (pixel shift from 960 x 540) |
| Display | - | DLP |
| Light source | - | laser |
| Light source life | 40,000 hours | 30,000 hours |
| HDR | - | HDR10 |
| Dynamic contrast | 2,000:1 | - |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw | Standard throw (1.2:1) |
| Largest image | - | 120 in |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Android, no licensed Netflix | Google TV, licensed Netflix |
| Top refresh rate | - | 120 Hz |
| HDMI ports | - | 1 |
| Speakers | 5 W | 8 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | 2.5 hours |
| Fan noise | - | 28 dB |
| Power | - | 45 W |
| Dimensions | 4.1 x 4.1 x 8.5 in | 6.70 x 3.30 x 3.30 in (H x W x D) |
| Weight | - | 2 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years | 1 years |
| Released | - | 2022-11 |