Nebula Cosmos 4K SE
The movie-first, set-and-forget option for a PS5: a 4K projector with Anker's HybridBeam LED-plus-laser light rated at 1,800 ANSI lumens, Dolby Vision, Google TV with licensed Netflix built in, and automatic focus, keystone, screen-fit and obstacle avoidance. A carry handle makes it easy to move between rooms. For gaming it is merely adequate: TechRadar measured 18.5 ms in Game Mode Extreme but 35 ms in the standard game mode, and it is the dimmest projector in this list.
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Our Verdict
The best pick when films matter as much as games: it is the only projector here with Dolby Vision and built-in Google TV with licensed Netflix, and its automatic focus, keystone and screen fit make setup quicker than any BenQ or Optoma here. It ranks fourth because TechRadar measured 18.5 ms only in Game Mode Extreme (35 ms in standard game mode), it has no 120Hz mode, and its 1,800 lumens are the lowest in the list.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- •Dolby Vision and HDR10, the only pick here with Dolby Vision for streaming films
- •Google TV with licensed 4K Netflix built in, no dongle needed
- •Automatic focus, keystone, screen fit and obstacle avoidance make setup the quickest in this list
- •Portable 9.9 lb chassis with a handle; HybridBeam light source rated for 25,000 hours
Cons
- •Input lag is 18.5 ms only in Game Mode Extreme; TechRadar measured 35 ms in the standard game mode
- •1,800 ANSI lumens is the lowest rating here, and TechRadar's brightness measurement was underwhelming
Specifications
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) |
| Rated Brightness | 1,800 ANSI lumens |
| Light Source | HybridBeam LED + laser |
| Light Source Life | 25,000 hours |
| Input Lag at 4K/60Hz | About 18.5 ms in Game Mode Extreme (TechRadar); 35 ms in standard game mode |
| Fastest Game Mode | Game Mode Extreme at about 18.5 ms |
| Throw / Placement | Standard throw, auto focus/keystone/screen fit; 20–200 in |
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Smart Platform | Google TV with licensed Netflix (built in) |
Quick Answers
What is the resolution of the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE?
Nebula Cosmos 4K SE resolution: 4K UHD (3840 x 2160).
What is the rated brightness of the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE?
Nebula Cosmos 4K SE rated brightness: 1,800 ANSI lumens.
What is the light source of the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE?
Nebula Cosmos 4K SE light source: HybridBeam LED + laser.
What is the light source life of the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE?
Nebula Cosmos 4K SE light source life: 25,000 hours.
What is the input lag at 4k/60hz of the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE?
Nebula Cosmos 4K SE input lag at 4k/60hz: About 18.5 ms in Game Mode Extreme (TechRadar); 35 ms in standard game mode.
What is the fastest game mode of the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE?
Nebula Cosmos 4K SE fastest game mode: Game Mode Extreme at about 18.5 ms.
What is the throw / placement of the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE?
Nebula Cosmos 4K SE throw / placement: Standard throw, auto focus/keystone/screen fit; 20–200 in.
What is the hdr formats of the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE?
Nebula Cosmos 4K SE hdr formats: Dolby Vision, HDR10.
Who is the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE for?
It suits households that watch as many films as they play games, moving the projector between rooms, buyers who want streaming apps built in. It is not the right pick for competitive online shooters, rooms with ambient light, players who want 120Hz modes.
Is the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE worth buying?
The movie-first, set-and-forget option for a PS5: a 4K projector with Anker's HybridBeam LED-plus-laser light rated at 1,800 ANSI lumens, Dolby Vision, Google TV with licensed Netflix built in, and automatic focus, keystone, screen-fit and obstacle avoidance. A carry handle makes it easy to move between rooms. For gaming it is merely adequate: TechRadar measured 18.5 ms in Game Mode Extreme but 35 ms in the standard game mode, and it is the dimmest projector in this list. It ranks #4 in our Top 5 Projectors for PS5. The best pick when films matter as much as games: it is the only projector here with Dolby Vision and built-in Google TV with licensed Netflix, and its automatic focus, keystone and screen fit make setup quicker than any BenQ or Optoma here. It ranks fourth because TechRadar measured 18.5 ms only in Game Mode Extreme (35 ms in standard game mode), it has no 120Hz mode, and its 1,800 lumens are the lowest in the list.
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Households that watch as many films as they play games
- Moving the projector between rooms
- Buyers who want streaming apps built in
Not For
- Competitive online shooters
- Rooms with ambient light
- Players who want 120Hz modes
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