Anker Nebula X1: Specs, Throw Distance & Alternatives
A 4K RGB triple laser projector with Google TV built in and 40 W of speakers. Anker rates it at 3,500 ANSI lumens (ProjectorCentral measured up to 3,187), and ProjectorCentral measured 18.3 ms input lag at 60 Hz in Game mode with Extreme on. It weighs 13.7 lb.
Is the Anker Nebula X1 right for you?
Good for
- Console gaming at 60 Hz: 18.3 ms measured by ProjectorCentral with Game mode and Extreme on
- Streaming without extra hardware: Google TV (Android 14) with official Netflix, and Google Cast
- HDR10 and Dolby Vision
- Built-in sound: 40 W (two 15 W and two 5 W speakers) with Dolby Audio, and two HDMI 2.1 ports with eARC on one
What to plan for
- Lag is 35.1 ms with Extreme off, and Extreme mode turns off keystone correction
- Only 60 Hz lag figures are published: no 120 or 240 Hz input mode is confirmed
- No native AirPlay: Apple devices use the Nebula Cast app
- At 13.7 lb it is heavy for a portable projector
- Sources disagree on light source life (25,000 or 30,000 hours) and on whether the DMD is native 4K or pixel shifted
Based on manufacturer specifications and published reviews (sources below). We don't do hands-on testing.
Anker Nebula X1 specs
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160 output, 0.47-inch DLP) |
|---|---|
| Brightness | 3,500 ANSI lumens (Anker rating; ProjectorCentral measured 3,187 in Conference mode and 2,588 in Standard) |
| Display technology | DLP |
| Light source | RGB triple laser |
| Light source life | Not confirmed (sources list 25,000 and 30,000 hours) |
| Contrast ratio | 5,000:1 native (Anker rating); 56,000:1 dynamic claimed |
| Throw ratio | 0.90-1.50:1 |
| Lens shift | None listed (an electric gimbal tilts the lens) |
| HDMI ports | 2 (HDMI 2.1) |
| Speakers | 40 W |
| Weight | 13.7 lb |
How far from the screen?
Lens-to-screen distance for a 16:9 image, calculated from its 0.90-1.50:1 throw ratio. The zoom lets you place it anywhere in the range.
| Screen | Closest | Farthest |
|---|---|---|
| 80″ | 5' 3" | 8' 9" |
| 100″ | 6' 6" | 10' 11" |
| 120″ | 7' 10" | 13' 1" |
| 150″ | 9' 10" | 16' 4" |
Anker Nebula X1 input lag by mode
| Signal | Input lag |
|---|---|
| 1080p / 60 Hz (Game mode, Extreme on) | 18.3 ms |
| 4K / 60 Hz (Game mode, Extreme on) | 18.3 ms |
| 1080p and 4K / 60 Hz (Game mode, Extreme off) | 35.1 ms |
Source: measured by ProjectorCentral at 60 Hz; Anker claims 19 ms. Extreme mode disables keystone correction. Its fastest figure (18.3 ms at 1080p / 60 Hz (Game mode, Extreme on)) is quicker than 39 of the 96 projectors with a lag figure in our input lag database, which lists each model's fastest mode.
Anker Nebula X1 alternatives at a similar price
In-stock 4K projectors priced closest to it on Amazon today.
| Model | Price today | Amazon rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anker Nebula X1 (this one) | $2,699 | — | — |
| Hisense 120L5F Laser Cinema 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Proje | $2,697 | 4.0★ | — |
| XGIMI Horizon 20 Max 4K Projector Triple Laser Home Theater | $2,599 | 4.3★ | — |
| LG HU85LA 120” 4K UHD Resolution | $2,597 | 4.0★ | — |
| AWOL Aetherion Pro 4K Projector | $2,499 | — | — |
Where it fits
Anker Nebula X1 FAQ
- How far from the screen should the Anker Nebula X1 be for a 100-inch image?
- Between 6' 6" and 10' 11" from lens to screen, depending on the zoom setting (throw ratio 0.90-1.50:1).
- What is the input lag of the Anker Nebula X1?
- 1080p / 60 Hz (Game mode, Extreme on): 18.3 ms; 4K / 60 Hz (Game mode, Extreme on): 18.3 ms; 1080p and 4K / 60 Hz (Game mode, Extreme off): 35.1 ms. Source: measured by ProjectorCentral at 60 Hz; Anker claims 19 ms. Extreme mode disables keystone correction.
- Does the Anker Nebula X1 have lens shift?
- ProjectorCentral lists no lens shift. Anker describes an electric gimbal that tilts the lens and lists a 100% offset, with automatic keystone correction.
Sources
- soundcore: Nebula X1 product page
- ProjectorCentral: Anker Nebula X1
- ProjectorCentral: Anker Nebula X1 review
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