Is the NEBULA Cosmos Max the Best 4K Projector For You?
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- How does the Anker NEBULA Cosmos Max 4K Projector hold up against the other 4 UHD projectors I've tried, including the Epson Home Cinema 4010 and 5040 UB? Let's find out.
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00:00 Intro
00:21 First Impressions
00:55 Specs & Features
02:45 30,000 Hour Bulb
06:15 Fan Noise Levels
07:22 Side by Side Comparison
09:56 Epson vs Cosmos Max
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LED!??? Who would of thought!? And why hasn't this been done more????
I signed up and never got my 10% discount just an email with no mention of any discounts. What’s up?
@@abouaf Hmmm, that's no good. Let me reach out to them and see what's going on. I'll get back to you as soon as I hear back.
Thanks very much.
I missed the drawing ( it was held in February) however they are offering a 200.00 savings.
What screen would you recommend ? I'm looking for a 120 inch screen?
That Side by side though 👌🏼🔥
Watched a video earlier about the projector from Unbox Therapy and I was so blown away and wanted to watch other reviews like this one talking about it. After I saw the price for one on Amazon I instantly said forget the 85" $4500 4K Samsung tv and definitely forget the 85" 8K Samsung tv for $9000. When you can get this projector for about $1700 and can make the screen size as big or as small as you need it to be. I want one now!! Especially for watching big movies, like Avengers: Endgame or Sonic the Hedgehog 2...or whatever. I want one! My living room has the perfect empty wall for it!!
It's really good, the brightness is actually really good. Very comparable to an actual screen
Can you tell me how your experience using it if you had bought one?
From what I see it has all-in-one function.
Nice rundown! I have to pick a projector soon. I know it’s superficial but I love the clean round design on this one. Those bulbs are a killer. I hope they do last as long as projected.
I'm with you, Adam. Between the sleek look and the long lamp life, I'm a fan.
I see what ya did there! 😂
One of the best reviews around great job 👍
That Side by Side was superb! Kudos!
Nice review. Could you say something to your picture settings on the cosmos max 4K?
Super digestible and streamlined content, thank yyouuuuu :-)
I'm stuck now I've seen this Projector 😲 I was looking at the LG HU70LS (around £1600) but now I see the Nebula Cosmos Max for less money, I'm unsure which to go with - They're both LED & 4k (ain't messin about with no old bulbs every few months 🤣🤣) any major positives for the LG ?? Thank you (Yep I'm in UK).
SoldierKnowsBest said that he thought the default color profile was too cool, did you adjust the color at all before the side by side? If not, I'd be very curious to see it side by side with a warmer profile, because I saw a significantly bigger difference in reds than blues.
This is an excellent review! Thanks for share.
I need this.. or the v iewsonic x 100 4k.. what is the better choise for me? prim. in the livingroom wit a normal gray Beamerwall?
Great presentation. Thanks
What's the best screen to use with this projector?
As per similar comments, the epson has inky blacks and the nebula has grey blacks in comparison. Just look at the side by side when 4k logo appears on the screen
Nice video what tripod is that?
I have this projector and while it's really nice, I have some sore feelings about few things.
Really terrible Remote control. This is the same cheap remote sold with cheaper nebula models. I can forgive the fact that this is not a backlit remote for night use, I can't get over the fact that it had no much tactile feelings between the buttons. So get ready to have infuriating experience while you are going to press you will fire up Google assistants. Seriously..... Please this is the most annoying factor for me.
-The Netflix app Nebula manager installs is a mobile version which max output is 1080p. It's more advisable to use either a Chromecast 4k,or Mi box 4k, or Fire stick.
-The projector really shines when an 4k input device is connected. It also somewhat helps to keep the temperature of the projector low
-No options to do proper manual focus( actually there is an option but it's still not manual as it's still automatic focus with smaller increment)
-No Boot from HDMI ( although you can do it technically, it will still Boot up entire Android then switch it to HDMI. This in fact is a missed opportunity as if the Android need no to have to get booted up for only using an HDMI input, the significant lag in the whole powering up process could have been reduced dramatically- such in few XGIMI models I have tried. Plus this could reduce internal temperature control as the processor load is very low.
-Fan noise was an issue especially after working for a while it seem go really loud. Recently there was a firmware update which somewhat resolved the always fan being in high speed issue.
-They could have added the Android basic controls buttons in the place it those useless Star lighting space. I have already lost the remote. Now completely relying on the app is sometimes a pain. Physical buttons in the projector itself could have solved this issue to a great extent.
- no TOF/laser autofocus. Still relies on the old camera technology it is slow and sluggish. Since it depends on the camera technology it's also sometimes unreliable. there are many days I've had half of the screen completely in focus and the other half isn't.
I like this projector otherwise. It's just a shame that nebula could have made it outstanding with all those crowdfunding support. Hopefully there is a V2 of this with all those changes I mentioned and many more
Lmao man... This is like buying a Xiomi and expecting Samsung/Apple quality level💀
Super review, the 1500 lm tho :( My BenQ 4K projector hasn't nearly all these features but it has 3000 lm and that's just always one of my main Criteria. Love this thing tho. Nxt model with 3000lm as well and i'm in! ;)
Well done you have made an excellent choice, enjoy.
Is this a Shortthrow projector?
The black level is mouch better on your epson. I would have kept it!!!
Can the Nebula be mounted on the ceiling?
Do you need a projector screen or can you use a white wall?
Can the Nebula be connected to a Bluetooth amplifier?
Yes, it can be mounted on the ceiling if you buy any universal projector mount. A wall will work but a screen is always best. You’d have to double check but I’m pretty sure it can do Bluetooth, yes.
Hey so I have the nebula Anker Mars II pro. Can the nebula cosmos max run on battery for a few hours? Or does this always need to be plugged in?
There’s no battery on this one, so it does have to be plugged in always.
Can you adjust the zoom?
I actually love this projector
What about input lag?
No one has mentioned the terrible blacks & contrast vs the Epson. For movies this is probably the most important thing. Smh thinking you would replace it because you can move it? Makes no sense. But it as a 2nd projector maybe.
Hi , do you know if there is an alternative like this without the sound system ?
Don’t want to pay for something i will not use , good sound is impossible from a box with that volume .
Mvh J
Would be a good idea if the speakers were removable wireless maybe
If your looking at this I would recommend the Epson EF-12. It's just as small and bright just $700 less
I'm in between those two not sure yet which one to choose...
I haven't compared the two side by side but I have had the Ef12 for 2 weeks now and it's amazing. It's bright, sharp and the sound is great. The downside to projectors like this is it usually needs to sit as far back as I want to sit. So my solution for at home is to ceiling mount. For the quality and price I'm willing to jump through a few hoops. This is my first projector and I'm more than impressed
It's also just 1080p....
What's the name of your SPL app
Does it have a 3D feature??
Colour on the Epson was much more natural
The lack is lens shift and optical zoom is a deal breaker for me. I can't position it perfectly and I don't want to use keystone or digital zoom as that degrades the image. Everything else is great for the price, but the requirement to position it exactly where it has to be in 3D space to give you the image you want is just asking too much.
That's insane to get rid of the Epson for an Anker projector????. I think most people would tell you the same but.........they must have given it to you.
yeah this is some bs...
Why is this some bs?
I agree! Give up your epson for this overpriced toy????.
Can it display 3d content from a Blu-ray player?
I use an older Panasonic that has lens memory which allows me to switch from 16:9 to 2.35:1 by zooming. My screen is 2.35:1. Do any of the new 4K projectors have this? I’m ready to upgrade from HD.
I haven't noticed any that do that but often times projectors let you choose between the more basic/old aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9. I don't know that I've seen the 2.35:1 offered, unfortunately.
@@LRN2DIY It doesn’t change to 2.35:1, I just zoom the 16:9 so when watching a 2.35:1 movie the bars on the top and bottom go off the screen and the video fits my wider screen. When watching 16:9 content it doesn’t fill the screen.
don't even consider it, this projector can't compare to home theater Panasonic projectors.
It depends on how much money you want to spend. Higher end 4K projectors do have lens memory and also have masking so light does not spill off the screen.
How is it with dust?
LED!??? Who would of thought!? And why hasn't this been done more????
Does it supoort 3d or not??
There is no post warranty support for this product. So if it dies, you can add it to your curio shelf as a display piece. Epson has numerous service centers around the globe. Think about that before you decide.
Epson kills it on the black levels and contrast. No competition. But the nebula look sweet other then that.
Oled tv vs projector... which is better. Size does not matter. All i want is depth... the feel.. the connection.. they say oled has got more depth... they also say movies feel different on projector. So which one do ya recommend?
That's a tough question to answer but if size does not matter, I think OLED is best. If I could have a 150" OLED TV or a 150" projector for the same price, I'd go OLED. That said, I have a 70" OLED and a 142" projector screen and I ALWAYS prefer to watch on the projector. It's more immersive because of its size. I also have a better sound system connected to the projector (7.2) so that's a factor but there's nothing like a giant screen for our movie nights, in my opinion.
I agree with @LRN2DIY. Watching a movie on a small screen just doesn't feel right.
if size doesn't matter to you, go with OLED. Especially in a white room as seen in this video, a projector will produce a very washed out image (as seen in this video...).
@@Descalabro tq for ur reply. I have watched a movie in my frnd's oled tv. But i haven't watched any movies in a 4k projector.. that's y ..
@@josaphcj7199 it can't be compared, really, unless the projector is used in a completely black room. Without the black room, contrast, dynamic range and black levels of the projector will not be a match to an OLED by any means. A projector will still have an impressive image, but it won't meet your criteria as you stated in your initial comment. Also, if you care about 4K resolution, none of the projectors in this video have real 4K resolution. Personally, I think 1080p is plenty, but that's another thing you need to know about these "4K" projectors if that matters to you.
i am confused between this projector vs LG Hu810p, vs Epson 5050ub??? any suggestions?
These are three very different projectors and all have different bulb technologies. The EPSON has a traditional bulb and it will burn out fastest, the Anker has an LED bulb that will last a good long time and the LG uses laser that will likely last for years and years. As for resolution, I suspect all three will be somewhat comparable, but I think the Epson will or the LG will have the best image and best contrast. I haven't been able to experience a laser projector so I can't say for sure but the technology is impressive. If you can see a side by side of the LG (or comparable laser projector) and the Epson, that would be pretty helpful. I think it'd be between those two projectors for me.
@@LRN2DIY thank you for your reply
What's the white screen called and how much was that?
The screen is actually gray and I built it. Here's the video: ua-cam.com/video/pn81__TovpY/v-deo.html
does it have rainbow effect?
Interesting that the anker was a smidge behind the Epson. So Epson is definitely best for gamers at face value.
Why switch between 4m to 6ft? Metric vs US metric units.
I would rather buy the cheaper one which is almost similar to this i.e. the aaxa 4k.
You're unlikely to ever need to replace the Nebula's lamp, however if you ever do, I'm pretty sure it's not user serviceable, don't know how you could possibly do it.
What’s the refresh rate when gaming?
I'm not actually sure. I looked all over the web for that and can't find it listed.
im going to get it and apprently it says 240 refresh rate on amazon :/ seems a bit fishy www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B082199JYW?pf_rd_r=2ZYYKS6Q6MBKST4G7H4K&pf_rd_p=05326fd5-c43e-4948-99b1-a65b129fdd73&pd_rd_r=c1f1da5a-0273-43a4-940b-0a97bd3bbc75&pd_rd_w=exJEo&pd_rd_wg=BfKE1&ref_=pd_gw_unk
Yeah it be nice but I am on my pc for long hours usually 16 hours a day so the bulbs wouldn't last long.
So that means you'd have to replace your normal bulb within a year and this one within 30 years. Not sure you've thought this comment through
Does it come with the screen too? Or is that separate
Screens are almost always sold separately and that's the case here too.
@@LRN2DIY where can I buy the same screen as urs
@@ahmedrafiq7104 Check out my links in the description. I built the screen and made a video on how to do it.
I hope you were joking.
I wish I hadn't just spent the same amount of money on a 75" TV for my rec room now!
Is it wrong that I now want my family room TV to break?!
Haha! TVs and projectors both have their pros and cons but I'm sure you'll still enjoy that TV for years to come. Plus, if you have pets, kids or a bad temper, maybe it'll end up broken soon and you can replace it with this projector! ;)
You did a good choice to buy a TV. Unless you have a proper black room to use the projector in (unlike the one in the video), the TV will have an incomparably better image.
I think it worked out for you. Did you see how awful the contrast was? Look at beginning comparison with SONY label and also how blurry the Anker was in the rest.
contrast on the epson is way better
Great vid,thanx 4 the info..but it looks 2 dark 4 me..the epson looks alot better
I bought their mars projector, their first. and they abandoned it, no updated and it is almost useless. Will they continue to support this or will they bail on their customers like they did to me?
umm abandoned? no they brought out another iteration...thats how tech works lool are you still expecting support on your ps3 ? ofc not your hardware is obsolete not abandoned
@@DeterminedFC yes abandoned. They never had it working properly. I just want software update so it runs like it should. They went to a different app setup and did not continue simple updates to keep its basic function. That is support, that good companies do. I got software updates 10 years into the life of the ps3. I stopped getting updates on my projector 9 months after buying it.
@@TheFeist77 well there being a 7 year gap between cycles would explain that ..anker have brought out 6 diffrent projectors since yours either way sounds like a you problem
Does it allow ceiling mounting?
It does, yes. I have owned about 9 projectors so far and they all have settings for ceiling mounting so that’s pretty standard.
@@LRN2DIY Thank you!
This projector gets the job done pretty well. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxS9P8zTOcmQg-hH0QeUi3dspOLyYgQ6dH Bear in mind it's a mini projector but all things considered the picture quality is pretty good. The attached photo is of the projector projecting onto my white closet doors. I still have not messed with the settings but I can't wait for our first family movie night on a larger scale. If you have issues with volume not working with your firestick, go into volume settings and you will find your solution there.
🤯 how many ChromeCast devices are around you?!!
Haha! Too many, right? It seems to find every Chromecast we’ve ever plugged in because I swear we only have a couple.
for the price it's pretty nice but no way as nice as a laser USP.
Assuming Netflix app won't do 4k HDR on this device?
I'm not sure, honestly. I just checked it out to see and my guess it that through the app it's 1080p, but I'm not certain. We typically use a 4k Firestick for our content and we know that is 4k. Using an external source is always an option but I think Netflix is less than perfect on this projector's Android TV experience.
Hi Gary. The Netflix app Nebula manager installs is a mobile version which max output is 1080p. It's more advisable to use either a Chromecast 4k,or Mi box 4k, or Fire stick.
The projector really shines when an 4k input device is connected. It also somewhat helps to keep the temperature of the projector low
Few downsides which the reviewer didn't mentioned-
No options to do manual focus( actually there is an option but it's still not manual as it's still automatic focus with smaller increment)
No Boot from HDMI ( although you can do it technically, it will still Boot up entire Android then switch it to HDMI. This in fact is a missed opportunity as if the Android need no to have to get booted up for only using an HDMI input, the significant lag in the whole powering up process could have been reduced dramatically- such in few XGIMI models I have tried. Plus this could reduce internal temperature control as the processor load is very low.
Fan noise was an issue especially after working for a while it seem go really loud. Recently there was a firmware update which somewhat resolved the always fan being in high speed issue.
They could have added the Android basic controls buttons in the place it those useless Star lighting space. I have already lost the remote. Now completely relying on the app is sometimes a pain. Physical buttons in the projector itself could have solved this issue to a great extent.
- no TOF/laser autofocus. Still relies on the old camera technology it is slow and sluggish. Since it depends on the camera technology it's also sometimes unreliable. there are many days I've had half of the screen completely in focus and the other half isn't.
I like this projector otherwise. It's just a shame that nebula could have made it outstanding with all those crowdfunding support.
It gets down to why you want a projector. For LRN2DIY, the deciding factors were brightness, cost of ownership, streaming features built into the projector, and bells and whistles. The Epson projector he is willingly giving up has better contrast, truer colors, deeper blacks, and projects an overall sharper and cleaner image which is better for movie viewing. If that is more important to you, then the Epson is a better choice. LRN2DIY dismissed lens shift as a feature rarely used, but lens shift is ultra important if you don't want a distorted image. Lens shift moves the lens assembly whereas keystone correction digitally alters the projected image.
So if it's 1500 ansi lumens why do they advertise on there own website 5000 ansi lumens??
_Epson colors are stronger but i really like Nebula cosmos max_
65" 4k HDR TVs are available @1000 dollar.
Can you put kodi on this
No gaming demonstration?
7:39 Big difference in black levels.
Nice review, Epson is much better contrast and real black but Nebula is portable and better design more smart as well.
The Epson does have a Brighter Picture
Look at the SONY label at the beginning of the comparison- the contrast on the Anker is awful.
I'll take the bulb replacement over rainbow effect any day. I'm (sadly) sensitive to it. Also, the SONY label at the beginning clearly shows the Epson has much better contrast. The Anker appears to be blurry in comparison as well, which makes sense due to the old focus tech used in the Anker. Sorry- this review seems like BS and the very beginning gave it away with the SONY label.
Great review i thinks is not enough because I watch at least 12 hours a day because I'm always at home I got no job because of covid so this will last me few years my question some 100 or 200 dollars projector have 50k upto 100k on Amazon my question is why this expensive projector even the other brand they only have 20k hrs to 30k hrs like this one I wish they would have just like cheap 1080p projector have longer lamp life because if your spending 1500 at least it should have at least 50k upto 100k unless you don't watch a lot of tv probably i will just stick to a 200 1080p projector because I can't afford to pay 1500 every 3 yrs but I thinks your right this the best 4k projector compared to other ones you have
Epson looked better on your wall than this one I guess. And this new one probably has rainbow effect and this is no go for me.
I hate the fact that ALL projectors and TVs are now 'smart'. I'm sorry, but no TV or projector is given enough power for a good 'smart' experience and having to use a phone to overcome the limitations of the bundled remote is just a cop out. I just want the same visuals these projectors have, but as a dumb system., I'll be providing ALL input signals, rip out the streaming and assistant smarts and drop the price $100 or so.
The epson more natural colour
Hmmmmm
Well, DLP is an automatic "no" from me. The horrible headaches I get from flashing images from DLP, and also LED lights using PWM make life absolutely miserable and painful. If they would bring down the price of 3-chip DLP into the range of home cinema, then that's a different story.
I agree with you, although I'm not sensitive to rainbow effect. But I think projector manufacturer's gave up 3 chip DLP for the home theater market.
07:34 just look at the terrible black levels of the Anker projector... Even in a terrible room like that, it manages to produce a noticeable brightness where it should look dark. Speaking about that room, why would anyone want to install a projector in it? At least make the recess around the screen in a dark hue to minimize those reflections...
I see a wyze cam. I’m about to leave wyze
Hey Chris, why is that?
Oooh. Also- did you happen to mention latency? Or test it?
@@LRN2DIY well- losing features was terrible when Apple bought out the AI company they used for person detection. And then more and more of their features are moving to cloud/subscription base. I actually have the doorbell on preorder but will like just sell it after it gets here. I have 4 wyz cam v2’s and the mic and speaker are terrible. And I can’t for the life of me get the RTSP firmware to flash.
Conversely- I have 2 eufy cam 2k’s (parent company is also a let ironically) that I bought just to dork around with. They frequently go on sell for $30 - all the AI features are baked in, RTSP AND HomeKit are supported. They don’t include cloud storage but I run as cards in all of mine so I don’t really mind- I use them more as nanny cams rather than security. I actually run them thru home assistant via RTSP and let Homeassistant send them to my HomeKit devices (the native HomeKit is better but for some reason my wife and my Apple ids can not be added to the same home. We can’t figure out why- and neither can Apple - but home assistant lets me send all the devices to both phones as if). Another benefit of letting Homeassistant handle it is you lose a lot of AI features when you enable HomeKit. I (almost) get the best of both worlds. I like the company. I like the LDS guy who is one of the senior owners, I love the tiny door sensors and the (original) prices but I’m sad about all the cloud requirements and that they never opened the API to let us hook it up to home assistant or other open source home automation hubs. Dang Mils- I didn’t mean to throw ALL THAT at you. 😂
I really enjoyed the video. I’m a big fan of maker and have been following their projectors for a few years.
@@chrisperrywv It's all good, Chris. Yeah, what you're saying makes sense, especially with the way you use your cameras. I'm a pretty big Wyze guy ;) I own almost all of their products and just got my Wyze Sprinkler smart controller in the mail today, actually. That said, you bring up some great points. There's a lot of competition out there and it can be tough to get all the features you're after for the price you want but it sounds like Eufy has been pretty good for you guys, which is awesome.
As for latency on the projector, it's 60 Hz which is just fine for my needs.
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Epson Home Cinema far better colors
LOL. That projector is not even real 4K. SMH.
casual "In our new reality of 4K resolution and pixel shifting technologies, there is ZERO correlation between native resolution (the number of physical pixels on the chip) and the actual resolution of the picture you see on the screen. The chip's physical resolution, at least in the home theater world, has become irrelevant."
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paid lot of money. was good while it lasted, which was less than 3 months. trash.
still not real 4k projektor ! 1080p pixel shifting .. NEBULA Cosmos ? what a funny cheap name :D ..i stay Benq or Epson thx
It doesn't support 3D. A 4k projector that does not support 3D. Let that sink for a second. Yeah.. I know.
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