GoKawiilAnker's Soundcore unveils Nebula X1S projector with 6,000-lumen brightness
Soundcore has launched the Nebula X1S, an upgraded version of its Nebula X1 triple-laser 4K projector. While the original topped out at 3,500 ANSI lumens using a three-lamp engine, the X1S adds a fourth lamp to reach 6,000 lumens, making it one of the brightest consumer projectors available. It keeps the same 4K UHD, Dolby Vision support, optical zoom, and high dynamic contrast ratio as its predecessor.
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Most projectors struggle in bright rooms, limiting their use to darkened spaces at night. By pushing brightness to levels comparable to roughly 500 nits on a TV, Soundcore is targeting daytime viewing scenarios like sports, a persistent weak point for home projectors competing against large-screen TVs.
- The Nebula X1S doubles brightness capacity to 6,000 lumens via a four-lamp optical engine.
- It retains 4K UHD, Dolby Vision, and a 56,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio from the original X1.
- It still lacks built-in Dolby Atmos, though an optional speaker bundle adds 150 watts of audio.
Nebula X1 4K Laser Projector — If the new X1S has you curious, the original Nebula X1 is the triple-laser 4K UHD projector it's built on, with Dolby Vision support and a big-screen-filling image. Its adjustable placement and optical zoom make it easy to set up on a table, stand or floor for movie nights and game days.
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