Soundcore Nebula P1 Projector Review (2026): Compact and Portable for Indoor-Outdoor Viewing

A home theater projector is a smart upgrade if you have the space for one of the often bulky and heavy machines. That is, unless you opt for a compact, portable model, like the Soundcore Nebula P1 from Anker. Weighing just 5.3 pounds and measuring about 11 inches tall and 5 inches wide, the P1 is much easier to move around than the highly capable but less portable Nebula X1 Pro. In fact, the P1 is one of the best portable, indoor-outdoor projectors I’ve tested since 2001 (and I have tested several dozen indoor and outdoor models). It includes two wireless speakers, a large handle, and even has an IP33 rating for splash resistance. And the $800 price is reasonable compared to high-end models that topple over four digits (including the X1 Pro).

Over a month, I tested the P1 in my living room and outside. While the just-OK 1080p picture quality and lack of advanced features—like media casting and a higher contrast ratio—might give you pause, its price and portability make it a nice affordable and portable projector.

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At about 11 inches tall, with a canvas strap across the top, the Nebula P1 looks like a funky Bluetooth speaker. For the price, it’s not an impulse purchase by any means but still costs a few thousand less than a home-theater model by Epson, JVC, or Sony. That price break corresponds with the P1’s performance capability. Indeed, the P1 is designed for adaptability, not professional-grade quality.