
#Smart projector install
The Nebula Capsule Max disappointingly lacks USB-C charging, which is a significant downside for me.Giving pint-sized smart projectors an Android heart isn't a new idea, but many designs require the use of input peripherals or IR pens to activate icons, install apps or start the movie. The Viewsonic M1+ also has 45W Power Delivery, but for whatever reason, I wasn’t able to get it to take a charge over this.

You can also easily extend the battery with a power bank. I have never bothered to use the DC cable and always charge it from one of my many power delivery plugs. One big difference for me, is that the BenQ GV30 is compatible with 45W power delivery over USB-C. The Nebula Capsule Max will only last 1.5 hours in standard mode. The Viewsonic M1+ is also rated for 2.5 hours when running in normal mode.
#Smart projector portable
It is not amazing but common for portable projectors. The BenQ GV30 must have a relatively large battery in comparison to the other two, as it manages 2.5 hours of playback. I assume the big difference is the higher resolution and big speakers on the BenQ. I can’t find any power consumption data for the Nebula. The BenQ GV30 has a typical power consumption of 65W, which is quite a bit more than the Viewsonic at 45W.
#Smart projector Bluetooth
The BenQ GV30 basically has a portable Bluetooth speaker built-in, so you may not need to pair anything, it depends on how good you need your audio to be.Īll three speakers also have a 3.5mm output, so you can either connect headphones or a speaker this way. Importantly, all three have HDMI allowing you to plug in an alternative dongle for streaming.Īlso importantly, they all have Bluetooth pairing, allowing you to connect a Bluetooth speaker for improved audio. ConnectivityĪll three projectors have good connectivity options.
#Smart projector full
This way, you can get Netflix and other DRM-based streaming apps running at the full resolution. Therefore, you will have the best experience by not using the built-in Android and buying a Fire TV or similar device. Some apps, such as Disney+, won’t work at all. However, they all have a common problem, none of them Widevine L1 and they will all be restricted to SD resolution. The BenQ GV30 is without a doubt, the best of the three for the OS it is running. There are some big apps missing from this, including Apple TV Plus, HBO Max and Disney Plus, which is likely due to DRM issues.īoth BenQ and Nebula support Chromecast, because they are using a proper version of Android. The Viewsonic M1+ uses some Android-based OS which then relies on Aptoide for its applications. The Nebula Capsule Max runs Android 8.1, and you can download apps with the Nebula Manager I would imagine, in the future, it is possible they could release upgraded replacement dongles, but this is speculation on my part. AndroidĪll three projectors run off some version of Android.įor the BenQ, this has a dongle which mounts inside the projector, and this runs Android TV, which is currently based on Android 10. It can be a bit frustrating manually adjusting the focus.

I will cover this in more detail in the next part of the review, but it is a feature that’s worth highlighting. HDMI, USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and ChromecastīenQ GV30 vs Viewsonic M1+ vs Nebula Capsule Max Feature Comparison FocusĪll three projectors have automatic keystone correction, giving you a nice rectangular image without having to adjust things manually.īoth the BenQ and Nebula have autofocus, whereas the Viewsonic does not. Up to 4 hours in battery mode, up to 1.5 hours in standard mode BenQ US Product Page BenQ GV30 vs Viewsonic M1+ vs Nebula Capsule Max Specification ComparisonĢ.1 CH sound chamber speakers(4Wx2 +8W woofer)Īndroid TV / Android 10 via firmware updateĪndroid 8.1, Download apps in Nebula Manager store
