Nebula X1S
#5 in 4KFull review
A very bright, easy to set up 4K laser projector with built-in Netflix for living rooms that cannot be fully darkened.
Amazon $2,799$2,799
4.4/5
A bright, self-setting lifestyle projector for buyers who want to move a big picture between rooms or onto the ceiling, with streaming built in.
- 2,500 ANSIBrightness
- 1920 x 1080 (1080p)Native resolution
- RGB laserLight source
- VIDAA, licensed NetflixStreaming
- 20 msInput lag
Check price at Amazon$1,999.99
Price checked October 29, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Gimbal stand aims the picture at a wall, ceiling or angle without a mount
- Sets itself up: focus, keystone, obstacle avoidance and screen fit are automatic
- Netflix and the main streaming apps are built in, so no stick is needed
- Optical zoom lets it fill a screen from more than one spot in the room
Cons
- Costs more per lumen than larger home theater projectors
- Only two HDMI inputs
- US warranty term is not published
How it scores
The rating comes from 8 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | C3 |
|---|---|
| Picture | |
| Brightness | 2,500 ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) |
| Display | DLP |
| Light source | RGB laser |
| Light source life | 25,000 hours |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Color gamut | 110% BT.2020 |
| Native contrast | 2,000:1 |
| Placement | |
| Throw | Standard throw (1:1) |
| Largest image | 300 in |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes |
| Auto screen fit | Yes |
| Optical zoom | 1.3x |
| Streaming and gaming | |
| Built-in apps | VIDAA, licensed Netflix |
| Input lag | 20 ms |
| Top refresh rate | 240 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 2 |
| eARC | Yes |
| Speakers | 20 W |
| Build | |
| Battery | None |
| Fan noise | 26 dB |
| Power | 180 W |
| Dimensions | 246 x 246 x 252 mm (9.7 x 9.7 x 9.9 in) |
| Weight | 13.7 lb |
| Released | 2026-02 |
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