Nebula Capsule 3 vs VOPLLS S5

Last updated: November 2, 2026

The VOPLLS S5 rates 3.3 among native 1080p projectors; the Nebula Capsule 3 rates 3.1 among under 1080p ones. The VOPLLS S5 costs $270 less ($129.99 vs $399.99).

Nebula Capsule 3 vs VOPLLS S5

Prices were last checked November 2, 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 weightVOPLLS S5Nebula Capsule 3
Overall rating3.3/53.1/5
Brightness 25%9 200 ISO 21118 lumens9 200 ANSI lumens
Value 15%41 $0.65 per lumen0 $2.00 per lumen
Resolution 10%100 1920 x 1080 native70 960 x 540 native, pixel shift to 1080p
Streaming 15%100 Maker OS with licensed Netflix100 Google TV with licensed Netflix
Setup 10%60 Autofocus, auto keystone60 Autofocus, auto keystone
Light life 10%50 light source life not published (neutral score used)100 30,000 hour LED
Gaming 10%50 input lag not published (neutral score used)50 input lag not published (neutral score used)
Warranty 5%50 2-year warranty0 1-year warranty

Specifications

VOPLLS S5Nebula Capsule 3
Picture
Brightness200 ISO 21118200 ANSI
Native resolution1920 x 1080 (1080p)960 x 540
Picture resolution1080p1080p (pixel shift from 960 x 540)
Display-DLP
Light source-LED
Light source life-30,000 hours
HDRHDR10+-
Native contrast-400:1
Dynamic contrast10,000:1-
Placement
ThrowStandard throwStandard throw (1.2:1)
Largest image100 in120 in
AutofocusYesYes
Auto keystoneYesYes
Obstacle avoidance-Yes
Auto screen fit-Yes
Optical zoom-None
Streaming and gaming
Built-in appsMaker OS, licensed NetflixGoogle TV, licensed Netflix
Top refresh rate-60 Hz
HDMI ports-1
eARC-No
Speakers-8 W
Build
BatteryNone2.5 hours
Fan noise-28 dB
Dimensions-3.07 x 3.07 x 6.3 in
Weight0.9 lb1.9 lb
Warranty2 years1 years
Released-2023-12

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