Yaber Ace K1 projector and Anker Nebula Capsule 3 laser projector are both hot new 1080P projectors released this quarter. Which is a better option? What are the differences between them?
In this post, we will compare the two projectors and analyze the pros and cons of the two projectors.
Through the side-by-side comparison below, we can see that Yaber Ace K1 has a lower cost but performs better in brightness, contrast, and speaker; Anker Nebula Capsule 3 laser projector costs more but it has laser light source, shorter throw, and smart Android TV system. In addition, Anker Nebula Capsule 3 laser projector has a built-in battery while the Yaber projector doesn’t.
In terms of color, Yaber Ace K1 has two optional colors, including black and blue; Anker Nebula Capsule 3 is whole black. As for shape, the Yaber projector looks like a flat cube, while Anker Nebula Capsule 3 is like a cylinder.
They both have perforated vents on the body to facilitate heat dissipation and reduce noise.
As for dimensions and weights, Yaber Ace K1 is obviously big and heavy. Yaber Ace K1 measures 299x256x136mm and weighs 3.9kg, while the Anker projector measures 170x 83 mm (height and diameter) and weighs just 950g.
In view of the dimension and weights, Yaber Ace K1 is suitable for home theater use, and Anker Nebula Capsule 3 laser can work as a portable projector.
That is to say, Yaber Ace K1 is less portable than Anker Nebula Capsule 3 laser projector.
| Models | Yaber Ace K1 | Anker Nebula Capsule 3 |
| Light Source | LED | Laser |
| Lamp Life | 15,000 hrs | 30,000hrs |
The light source is a key factor that determines the lamp’s life and color performance. Yaber Ace K1 adopts LED as the light source with a lamp life of 15,000 hours, but Anker Nebula Capsule 3 adopts laser as the light source, which has a lamp life of 30,000 hours.
Generally, laser projectors are better in terms of color performance.
In this section, we will compare the brightness, image quality, image size, and image adjustment techniques.
Firstly, the brightness. Yaber Ace K1 has 650 ANSI Lumens while Anker Nebula Capsule 3 has 300 ISO lumens (about 375 ANSI lumens). You can use the lumens to ANSI lumens converter to convert different lumen units. In other words, the Anker projector is less bright than the Yaber counterpart. The brightness is a decisive parameter for a projector. If the projector has no brightness, you can hardly catch the details of the projector during the daytime.
Yaber Ace K1 adopts single LCD display tech while Anker Nebula Capsule 3 has a DLP display. Compared with LCD projectors, DLP projectors usually have small sizes and better performance.
As for image resolution, they have the same 1080P resolution but different image sizes and contrast. Yaber Ace K1 can project at most 150 inches while Anker Nebula Capsule 3 has a max image size of 120 inches.
Yaber Ace K1 has a contrast of 1,600:1 while the Nebula projector has a contrast of 500:1. The higher the image contrast, the more details and color gradation you can get in the image.
Then, the image correction technique. The two projectors both support autofocus and auto keystone correction. That means these projectors can focus and correct the image automatically.
| Models | Yaber Ace K1 | Anker Nebula Capsule 3 |
| Display Tech | LCD | DLP |
| Contrast | 1,600:1 | 500:1 |
| Image Size | 40”-150” | 60”-120” |
| Image Technique | Auto focus& Keystone | Auto focus& Keystone |
| Models | Yaber Ace K1 | Anker Nebula Capsule 3 |
| Throw Ratio | 1.54:1 | 1.2:1 |
As we can see in the table above, Yaber Ace K1 has a long throw ratio of 1.54:1 while Anker Nebula Capsule 3 has a shorter throw of 1.2:1.
The throw ratio determines the ratio between the image size and throw distance. The shorter the throw, the shorter the distance. That is to say, provided the image size is fixed, it requires a long throw distance for Yaber Ace K1 than Anker Nebula Capsule 3 laser projector.
If you have a small room but want a big screen, then you can choose the projector with a short throw.
The system is the most pronounced difference between the two projectors. Yaber Ace K1 has no smart system while Anker Nebula Capsule 3 has an Android TV system.
For Yaber Ace K1, you have to connect the projector to external devices to access content as it has no smart system or content source. You need to connect the projector to smartphones, computers, TV sticks, or other devices to watch shows or movies.
As Anker Nebula Capsule 3 has certified Android TV, you can access hundreds of apps in the Google Play store.
| Models | Yaber Ace K1 | Anker Nebula Capsule 3 |
| Wireless Mirroring | Yes | Yes |
| Ports | 2×USB 2.0, 2×HDMI, 1×AV, Aux out | HDMI 2.1/USB-C AUX OUT |
Yaber Ace K1 and Anker Nebula Capsule 3 both support wireless mirroring, and you can mirror the screen of your smartphone to the projector’s screen wirelessly and conveniently. Compared with Yaber Ace K1, the Anker Nebula projector is better in screen mirroring as it has a built-in Chromecast.
They have slight differences in terms of wired connectivity. Yaber Ace K1 has one more HDMI and one USB interface compared with the Anker Nebula projector.
| Models | Yaber Ace K1 | Anker Nebula Capsule 3 |
| Speakers | 1×15W Stereo Speaker | 1x8W |
| Dolby Audio | No | Yes |
In terms of built-in speakers, Yaber Ace K1 has a 16W speaker while Anker Nebula Capsule 3 has an 8W speaker. That is to say, Yaber Ace K1’s sound is louder and more powerful.
Regarding audio format, Yaber Ace K1 doesn’t support Dolby Audio while Anker Nebula Capsule 3 does.
You may be interested in Anker Nebula Capsule 3 vs Capsule II vs Capsule.
After the comparison above, we can see that Yaber Ace K1 is brighter and cheaper, but it lacks a smart system. Anker Nebula Capsule 3 performs better in smart systems and pocket sizes but it is slightly expensive.
If you have a limited budget, then you can choose Yaber Ace K1 and buy a TV stick to access streaming content. If you have enough budget and prefer a built-in smart Android TV system with a small size, then you can choose Anker Nebula Capsule 3.
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