In this comparison review, we will compare two popular mini projectors, the Nebula Capsule 2 and ASUS ZenBeam S2. Before going into more detail, here are the most important differences you need to know about these two projectors.
Brightness: The brightness of the ZenBeam S2 is better, 500 lumens, while the Nebula Capsule 2 has a lower 200 ANSI lumens brightness.
Lamp Life: Both devices have a lamp life of 30000 hours.
Battery Life: The battery of the Nebula Capsule 2 is a 9700 mAh / 3.7V battery which gives up to 3 Hours of movie playtime. The ASUS ZenBeam S2 has a 5 V, 6000 mAh battery and you can watch 3.5 Hours of content with a single charge.
Nebula Capsule 2 | ASUS ZenBeam S2 |
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Here we list all available specs side by side so you can decide which one of these projectors would be a suitable choice for you.
Nebula Capsule 2 vs ASUS ZenBeam S2 Specs Table
| Brightness ?Projector brightness is measured in lumens. | |
| True Resolution (native) | |
| 720p | HD (1280 x 720) |
| Weight | |
| 24 oz | 497 g |
| Speaker | |
| 8W, 2 Passive Bass Radiators | 2 W |
| Display Technology | |
| 0.3″ 1280x720p DLP | 0.3″ DLP |
| Projection Size | |
| 20″-100″ | 60 ~120 inches |
| Throw Ratio | |
| 1.3 | 1.12 |
| Aspect Ratio | |
| 16:9 | Auto/4:3 /16:9/16:10 |
| Lamp Life | |
| 30000 hours | 30000 hours |
| Dimension(WxHxD) | |
| 3.15 x 3.15 x 5.9″ | 120 x 35 x 120 mm |
| Internal Battery | |
| 9700 mAh / 3.7V | 5 V, 6000 mAh |
| Movie Playtime | |
| 3 Hours | 3.5 Hours |
| Wi-Fi | |
| USB Port | |
| USB-C, USB | 1 x Type A port |
| Operation Temperature | |
| 0°F to 95°F | 32°F to 104°F |
| Power Consumption | |
| < 20W | 65 W, Standby Mode <0.5 W |
| Noise Level | |
| – | 32dBA (Standard mode), 28dBA (Theater mode) |
| Projection Distance | |
| 0.58 m-3.08 m | 1.5m -3 m |
| Projection Offset | |
| 100 | 100±5 |
| Projector Placement | |
| Front Table/Front Ceiling/Rear Table/Rear Ceiling | Front Table/Front Ceiling/Rear Table/Rear Ceiling |
| Focus | |
| 1-Second Autofocus | Auto Focus |
| Bluetooth | |
| Light Source | |
| RGB LED | R/G/B LED |
| Keystone Adjustment | |
| Auto (vertical (+/-)40°) | Horizontal / Vertical Keystone (Auto Vertical 4 Corner) |
| Display Colors | |
| 16.7M | 16.7M |
| OS | |
| Android TV 9.0 | – |
| Contrast Ratio | |
| 600:1 | 4000:1 |
| Picture Modes | |
| Projector Mode, Bluetooth Speaker Mode | 4 Modes, (Presentation Mode/Theater Mode/Standard Mode/Eco Mode) |
| On-machine Buttons | |
| Signal Input | |
| USB-C, HDMI | HDMI, MHL, USB-C |
| See Price at Amazon | See Price at Amazon |
Maximum and Minimum Projection Size of the Nebula Capsule 2
Here is the result of our projection distance calculator for the Nebula Capsule 2, using throw ratio to give you an estimated projection size.
Maximum and Minimum Projection Size of the ASUS ZenBeam S2
Here is the result of our projection distance calculator for the ASUS ZenBeam S2, using throw ratio to give you an estimated projection size.
