Features:

  • Sensational Clarity: Experience your favorite content in a whole new light. 300 ANSI lm brightness and 720p DLP IntelliBright technology combine to create a crisp, clear picture.
  • Stunning Sound: Dual 10W audio drivers generate cinematic stereo sound and deep pounding bass.
  • Worldwide Viewing: Make the whole world your screen, with the 1-second autofocus and manual horizontal/vertical (±40°) keystone correction, you get a sharp and stable image—no matter the surface.
  • Binge-Watch in Style: Watch YouTube, Netflix, and more wherever you go. Seamlessly display your favorite Android 7.1 content for endless hours of entertainment.
  • NOTE: Copyrighted content from Hulu, Netflix, and similar services CAN NOT be mirrored or screencast. Download and use the apps directly through Mars II to view copyrighted content from these providers. Chromecast is not supported.
Versatile Little Projector is Terrific

This is a fantastic device with great Anker support backing it up! 720P looks extremely clear and the ability to play Hulu, Netflix, and YouTube out the box already makes this a winner. Installing Plex and VLC let you enjoy networked media and USB files to their fullest. The The battery lasts long enough for a decent length movie but I don't imagine having much use for besides maybe for special occasions or holiday entertainment with AtmosFEARfx. Important things to consider before purchasing: - The size of the screen is entirely dependent on the physical placement of the device so a mount or an Anker stand may be necessary to fit your screen size perfectly. - Just like most any other projector, the picture isn't bright during daylight hours however it is crisp and clear in a dark media room etc. Wishlist for future versions: - Full HD screen (4K would be ideal but let's be realistic) - Increased brightness for daytime/office use - ability to adjust screen size either mechanically or through software without having to move the unit

Perfect Portable Projector

This thing is fantastic. A bit of background for more than a decade I’ve had a dedicated home theater projector setup in my home... Mostly Panasonic equipment over the years... I recently moved to a property with a rooftop deck... and was interested in this device to create the opportunity for movies under the stars... and this thing delivers. Keep in mind this device has its limitations... its meant for complete/near darkness... it won’t be very effective at all with the lights on... but it performs fine on a dark night with some minimal ambient light from my neighborhood... Speakers are more than adequate for this type of setup. Android can be updated. Has the streaming apps I need (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, YouTube). One downside is that while it supports chromecast and airplay, it won’t play any copyrighted material via those mechanisms... but I have an HDMI adapter for my iPhone that I’ve used to play material from my iTunes library... Perfect size & portability. iPhone Remote App improves the overall experience. Great job Nebula/Anker!

Powerful Machine - Compact Size - Amazing Customer Support - More Useful Than You Think

I just got off the livechat with Customer support. Ashley was very knowledgeable and was able to help me on a more technical level. I was able to install .APK files. For example, I installed a VPN on the projector. I also installed other apps to make the projector even more useful. This little machine is probably the best impulse buy I've ever made. So much so that I had to immediately leave a review after getting off the Livechat with Ashley from customer support. This is actually my first review I've ever made so that probably says something about how happy I am with the purchase. I plan on bringing this to Big bear this coming weekend. -Volume and brightness and resolution is pretty decent, I had no complaints watching The Matrix. -Auto focus makes setup even easier. -No more hassling with cables since there's Android OS running in the projector. If you install the right apps, you probably don't need to connect this projector with a laptop/external device. -It can also read off a flash drive in case you have films saved externally. - Battery life should last you through an entire full length movie with some juice left over. Just remember to charge it after! Now I can bust out the kettle for some.. popcorn time ;)

Regular use in a not-too bright room

First, let's address the common complaints: - "It's not high def enough"--I can't argue here, per se, other than to say that I have never needed to see the tiniest pore on a person's face when watching a movie, so 720 DLP has always been adequate for me. I don't own a 4K TV, so I don't know what I'm missing I suppose. It meets my needs - "It's not bright enough"--Can I watch this in the morning in a room full of east facing windows? No. But I can watch it in the living room of my old house (which admittedly is cozy and dim around the clock) in the middle of the day without problems. - "The sound is garbage"--This is actually mostly true. It's adequate, but it's not great at all. I don't have a good set-up in my living room to attach good wired speakers, and bluetooth lag is significant enough that I just don't like using it. So for now, I deal with it. Overall impressions: Portable, effective, and better than "good enough." Would recommend.

A great little projector....

Wirecutter rates this as the best pico/micro LCD projector currently (2019) available. Advantages are: 1) Easy connectivity with built-in Miracast. I use it with my Note 9 and my Windows laptop without dongles. Doesn't do Chromecast or Airplay, but.... 2) Runs on Android. You can run the Android apps for Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and many other video providers straight from the projector without having to cast to it at all. 3) Effective auto focus and auto keystoning. 4) Clear, loud audio. Not especially resonant, but fine for listening to movies. 5) Hours of battery life. Anker claims four. I've used it three unplugged without draining the battery. 6) Nebula connect is a phone app that allows you to do all your controlling from your phone instead of using a clunky remote--though the remote is included. 7) Fairly good brightness. Doesn't work well in a room that isn't shaded. But with any shade it's acceptable for personal use and in relative darkness it's great for use with a group. 8) Carrying handle on top, convenient, big and right there when you need it. 9) Small, considering you get a projector and a battery rolled into one. Cons: 1) Because it runs on Android, some of the built-in apps require a phone app from which to control the projector--the apps don't work with a remote control. 2) Doesn't seem to run apps from Google Play. Apps come pre-installed on a modified version of Android 7. 3) Sits flat without any built-in means of elevating or lowering the picture. You'll use books and magazines to adjust the projector's throw. I've not used many pico projectors, but of those I've used the Nebula Mars takes the cake for practical ease of use.

One of the best portable projectors out there!

A few things they got right- Sound quality is the best I’ve heard on a portable projector. Remote is fast and responsive. Picture on hdmi is great. Things they got wrong - Netflix is only 480p and doesn’t work with the remote provided. Hulu is not available out of the box. No YouTube sign in. Hdmi has a very noticeable audio lag and very high input lag for gaming. I was skeptical of the reviews. UPDATE- anker sent me access to the beta firmware for this unit. It allows access to the google play store. A few things this updated and made better. 1. Hulu now works and looks great! 2. Netflix has a google app that has better resolution than the built in app. 3. I can log into YouTube. 4. Hdmi still has the audio lag (does not ruin movies, just a few milliseconds) but Input lag is now less and makes gaming a little easier. Can’t play online but couch co-op is just fine. I put this projector on the 110” screen I use for my epson that’s 2000 lumens. It easily holds its own with quality, brightness and color. You can see from the picture it almost fills the screen (I didn’t fill it up) and is still very sharp even at 720p. Bottom line- this is a sweet portable projector. It’s loud, bright, crisp and oozes techy goodness. You won’t be disappointed. Ask for the beta software- their customer service is the best I’ve had on amazon yet. They walked me through every step.

Great portable 720HD projector, autofocus, most popular apps and sound built-in, wifi capable, HDMI

Some background - I'm taking a week long trip with 3 kids (all 7 and under) and wanted a convenient option to keep them occupied during downtime. Typically I take a Chromecast and portable Wifi hotspot to stream video from apps on my phone. Somewhat of a pain to plug into a TV and use my phone to cast everything after connecting everything to the Wifi hotspot. Also, means my kids are laying/sitting on the bed to watch their shows. After some research I landed on the following requirements: portable, built-in sound, painless setup, Android OS, HDMI input, and decent brightness/resolution (HD preferred). I almost pulled the trigger on the Nebula Capsule when there was a $79 discount but was hung up on the lack of HD and low lumens. Fortunately the Mars 2 became available before my trip. Only 1 review at the time, but I pulled the trigger. Because this is my first projector purchase, I can't compare & contrast to others, but here's my current perspective on the Mars 2 after a week of usage: Resolution - it's 720HD. Clarity/sharpness is great (see autofocus). I don't miss the 1080 resolution (doubtful you will either). The size on the wall more than makes up for it. That said, don't watch SD video on a 12' projection - you will be disappointed. My 75'' TV has been sitting idle for the past week. A 12' screen is hard to beat for a movie experience. I listen through a bluetooth headset versus my 5.1 setup and but its still worth it. I'm contemplating buying a pull down screen in front of my TV and hooking it up to my 5.1 setup. Oh it also has auto focus - you shift the Mars 2 a little bit, it will automatically refocus. Pretty awesome. I read the other Nebula models were manual focus. I can imagine that would be annoying. Auto focus is a big deal. 300 lumens is bright enough for my usage. No interest in trying to watch movies/shows on it during the day. I would use my TV to do that if I ever had the time. Sound - it's built in! That's a big deal for me. Good enough speakers for the kids and their shows. Don't expect anything crazy - doesn't come close to my 5.1 setup, but it's way more portable. It has two 10W speakers. An Alexa Echo has a single 15W speaker so that's a reference. That said, I connect my Klipsch headset over bluetooth and it sounds good enough for watching most movies in stereo plus I don't disturb a sleeping house. Interface/Remote - it has all the major apps you would need (Netflix, Plex, Kodi, Amazon Prime, VLC) and it's WiFi capable. I don't have a need for anything else. Remote works just fine although it's IR based as long as you use it in the general vicinity of the Mars 2. I hooked up the Android app remote, but haven't had a need to use it. I like the confirmation sounds when moving the selection cursor around. Changing volume displays a ring overlay which depicts your sound level - basic, functional, simple = win Inputs - have only tested the HDMI with a Chromecast dongle and it works fine. Does not support Chromecast protocol natively (whatever other reviewers may say) - it won't show up as an option to cast on your android phone or chrome browser. I suggest getting a tripod for it so you can level it at the right height if you are taking a trip with it. Has vertical keystone correction which works quite well with autofocus. I'm pretty happy with my purchase. It's a good mix of the right features for what I wanted to use it for.

I know, I know, not 1080P, but I'm still super happy with it

The dream has been to project movies and tv shows onto my wall at home and this projector made it happen in a budget-friendly way. What I did: - Use a thin tripod to place the projector tucked away on the opposing wall, to the side, in between furniture. The projector does not need to be directly centered to make the picture look good, because it has a feature to adjust the "keystone", or finely adjust the projected image in case it becomes off-kilter and angled funny. This is great, because I can put the projector in an unused space and do not have to find the "perfect" place to put it and screw it into the wall. - Buy an Amazon Fire TV stick. For whatever reason, the projector's built-in apps currently are limited in their max resolution, so you can't watch stuff in even 720p on Netflix or YouTube (as of 3/12/19). The software may be updated in the future, but I'm not waiting, so I got the Fire TV stick, put it into the HDMI port, and was able to use all the streaming apps that I wanted in max resolution that the projector is capable of. - Buy a bluetooth speaker, doesn't have to be expensive. You get to control where the sound comes from, and not have to deal with it coming out from the projector itself, which while the built in sound quality is fine, would probably be located in the less than optimal place for listening. There are reports of bluetooth speakers lagging behind for about a second when connected to the projector itself, but instead just connect it to the Fire TV stick and there will be zero lag. That's it! With this setup, you get a projector that gets out of your way, doesn't require permanent room adjustments, has more than good enough video and sound quality, doesn't cost an arm and a leg, and has quick responding customer service.

Movie night is a GO!!

To say that I'm happy with my purchase would be a massive understatement! I've been researching portable projectors for a long time. Community movie night has been discussed a lot but never happened. My goal for 2018 was to change that. After reading a bit on WireCutter about the differences between projectors and seeing what they recommended, I settled on the Mars II. This projector is super easy to setup, taking a few minutes. The controls are very intuitive and responsive. The autofocus and keystone correction work great and is super fast. It is amazingly light and you can easily move it around and see how it performs on various surfaces and sizes. I've watched several shows and it is still showing a full charge, so the battery life seems to be very good (I haven't had a chance to run it all the way down and see how long it actually lasts). As for content, the easiest way seems to be to just log into the apps on the projector. Streaming YouTube from an iOS device is flawless, but it won't stream from DirecTV Now or HBO due to copyright reasons. I'm going to do some more testing with the HDMI connector to the iPhone and iPad, but I anticipate they will work just fine -- having something wired will definitely prevent hiccups in playback if there are other devices on the wifi network. I saw some skipping once when I was casting from my phone via VLC. For movie night I'm planning to just plug the phone into the projector via HDMI, just in case. The built-in speakers are pretty good and totally usable for small groups. I'm not sure how loud they'll be if you have a larger group with some people deciding to chit chat. The connection to bluetooth headphones was super quick and easy and I'm still waiting to try the headphone jack with some external speakers. I'm waiting for my screen to arrive and I have a feeling that the picture quality will be vastly improved versus just projecting onto a white wall. Once we have our official movie night I will update this review with any other observations. The only thing that didn't work right out of the box was the physical remote. It wasn't really an issue since I have the app on my phone and the buttons on the projector are super convenient. I reached out to Anker to ask them if there is a way to reset the remote to the projector and the customer service rep very helpfully gave me some things to try and, when those didn't work, told me that she was sending out a replacement and that I'd have it within the week. Great customer service as well!! Couldn't be happier with my purchase and would buy one again in a heartbeat. I've been showing the projector to friends and family and everybody has been super impressed and a couple people are even going to buy their own!!

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