That supports my general rule of thumb with portable projectors: you get what you pay for.
| Product | Nebula Capsule | Nebula Capsule Max |
| Projection Technology | DLP | DLP |
| Brightness | 100 ANSI lumen | 200 ANSI lumen |
| Resolution | 854×480 (16:9) | 1280×720(16:9, HD) |
| Operating System | Android 7.1, Download apps in Aptoide TV store | Android 8.1, Download apps in Nebula Manager store |
| Projection Size | 40-100 in: 100 in @2.87m; 80 in @2.29m; 60 in @1.72m; 40 in @1.14m | 40-100 in: 100 in @2.87m; 80 in @2.29m; 60 in @1.72m; 40 in @1.14m |
| Dolby Digital Plus& Speaker | 1× 5W | 1× 8W |
| connectivity | HDMI, USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Screen Mirroring | HDMI,USB,Bluetooth,Wi-Fi,Screen Mirroring |
| Video Playtime | up to 4 hours in battery mode | up to 4 hours in battery mode |
| Focus | Manual | Automatic |
| Keystone Correction | Auto Vertical+Manual Horizonal | Auto Vertical+Manual Horizontal |
| Selling price | $299.99 | $469.99 |
The quality of the Nebula Max and Capsule II is top in the portable projector market. If you can spend the extra $100, then I would definitely pick Capsule II over the Max.
But if you’re hesitant to pay the full price for a Capsule II, then I think you’ll be happy with the Capsule Max. The Max is capable of putting on a really great movie night or some enhanced big-screen gaming on a PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo Switch.
That supports my general rule of thumb with portable projectors: you get what you pay for.