Review of the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE in the UAE

Introduction

Nebula is a brand of Anker Innovations. In a short time, Anker Innovation has been one of the leaders in providing the latest technology devices and accessories for consumers at an affordable price while maintaining high quality and style. The company’s product range includes phone chargers, power banks, earbuds, headphones, speakers, data hubs, 3D printers, charging cables, torches (flashlights), and screen protectors, among other products. Nebula Cosmos 4K SE is the latest portable projector, which comes with 4K Dolby Vision, Google TV and ready-to-use apps like Netflix on the button.

I reviewed the Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Portable Projector in last year’s projector lineup from the Nebula series.

Design & Specifications

The Nebula Cosmos 4K SE measures 263×165×265 mm and weighs 4.5kg. The projector is a straightforward rectangle design with a DLP 0.47″ Lamp (Laser/LED Hybrid) on the front. The back panel has ports, and the side panels have vent holes designed for cooling and 15-watt x 2 speakers. The lamp has a life of 30,000 hours and provides 1,800 Lumens (ANSI). The lens offers 3840 x 2160px with a 16:9 ratio and 10-bit colour processing. The lamp can produce a 200-inch image size with a 1.20:1 throw ratio. The Nebula Cosmos 4K consumes 100V – 240V power. The unit comes with a remote control.

The Nebula Cosmos 4K SE has autofocus, blackboard mode, Android OS, Google Assistant, streaming Apps and Nebula Master Image Engine.

The projector has a Quad-Core CPU with an ARM Cortex-A55GPU, ARM Mali-G52 MC1RAM, 2GB ROM, and 16 GB Storage, mainly used for the Google TV OS and Apps. It also has AC-IN, HDMI 2.1 (eARC), HDMI 2.1, USB-A, and AUX ports.

The Review

The Box & Content (Model – D2342)

Thanks to the Anker PR team, I received the sealed pack Nebula Cosmos 4K SE for review. The device came in a four-colour printed box with prominent black and red. The box has an image of the projector on it. It opens from the top side, and you will find two boxes. The box has the Quick Start guide tucked in, and on opening the box, you will find a power cable with a CEE 7/4 (German) plug pin, the nebula remote control and a pair of AAA batteries for the remote control. The second box also has a power cable with a suitable “G” plug pin. Below these boxes, you will find the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE projector wrapped in a translucent cover for protection.

The Testing & Usage

I had an issue getting a big empty wall to project the image from the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE, so I had to use it on my living room balcony. I placed the projector on a small table and provided the power source from the extension board. The first time, switching on took little time, and then I got the screen, which showcased a lot of Apps, including Netflix, Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Spotify, YouTube, Disney Plus, and a lot more Apps. Then, I connected to my Wi-Fi router and checked for software OS updates.

You connect to the Google TV App with your login. Once linked to your account, You can go to setup mode to Auto Focus and Keystone correction. Then, you can choose your picture mode from the Preset modes: – NebulaMaster, Standard, Vivid, Sport and Movie. The projector has an Adaptive Projection Image that automatically adjusts the image. You can also download the Nebula Connect App, which lets you control your smartphone’s volume, autofocus, and other features.

Nebula Cosmos 4K SE – Image Quality

The Projector has a powerful DLP 0.47 ” lamp, which is bright at 1,800 lumens (ANSI). It works with Laser + LED Brightness. The lamp produces Rec. 709 Color Accuracy.  The light comes with Dolby Vision and a 4K output. The lamp image can be keystone Correction: Auto (Vertical +40°), Auto (Horizontal +30°). The device has HybridBeam Technology for High Brightness, which combines LED and laser light sources to deliver 1,800 ANSI Lumens of brightness and 1.07 billion rich colours.

The projector comes with IEA 4.0 Intelligent Setup, which smartly adapts to your space using real-time autofocus and keystone correction, automatic obstacle avoidance and screen fit, wall colour adaptation, ambient light adaptation, and more. NebulaMaster Image Engine provides true-to-life visuals in every frame, enhanced contrast, optimised grayscale and colour accuracy, and smoother visuals.

The Remote Control

The Nebula Cosmos 4K SE projector comes with a Bluetooth remote control. The remote control has preset buttons for YouTube, Netflix, and Prime Video. It also has a Google Assist Button, volume, brightness, Keystone adjustment, back, Home, and power On/Off. There is a round dial shape for submenus to an access menu for up, down, left, and right-side control. The remote control range is quite good from the front of the projector but weak when using it from the back of the projector. The Bluetooth remote control supports Android and iOS.

My Personal Experience

I enjoyed testing and reviewing the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE. I no doubt had it briefly, but it has excellent picture and sound quality. The device has some fantastic points, but I found minor issues while testing the product.

Pros

• Compact design, sturdy and weighing 4.5kg – I could carry it anywhere and use it.
• With Wi-Fi connectivity and Google TV, I can watch videos and images without any additional source or player.
• Watching 4K Videos on Netflix and YouTube was a fantastic experience.
• 4K Dolby Vision, which produces vibrant colour and high contrast ratio
• This is my 1^st projector review, which has excellent sound with video.
• You can get a 200-inch size projection without losing quality.

Cons

• I found a minor issue with the auto-correction adaption for the background wall, especially the black colour reproduction on pure-white walls. Ideally, Wall Colour Adaption and Dolby Vision should be able to provide jet black on projection. My projection wall was a light yellowish colour, or you can call it an off-white wall, so the black colour was dark grey but not pure black.
• Ideally, to get the perfect view and use Dolby Vision, you need total darkness to enjoy the video quality.
• Sometimes, the Bluetooth remote control has issues working when used from the back of the projector.
• As it needs continuous power, you must have a battery pack or power station while using it outdoors.
• It is a little expensive, but it has very competitive pricing compared to other brands of projectors of similar quality.

Conclusion

Overall, the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE projector’s experience was excellent 4K Video quality with exceptional sound quality due to its size. It is a fantastic buy for consumers who love watching movies and videos on a 200-inch screen for the price of 75 inches.

Price

The Nebula Cosmos 4K SE projector is retailing at AED AED 5,499/- And it is available on SharafDG  for AED 4949.10

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