Deciding on whether to buy a product like NEBULA Mars 2 Smart HD Ready Portable Projector, White or perhaps OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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NEBULA Mars 2 Smart HD Ready Portable Projector, White vs OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black

NEBULA Mars 2 Smart HD Ready Portable Projector, White specs

NEBULA Mars 2 Smart HD Ready Portable Projector, White
OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black specs

OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black
Type: Mini projector

Type: Home cinema projector

Resolution: 1280 x 720

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Technology: DLP

Technology: DLP

Smart technology: – Android OS
– Project videos from Netflix, YouTube, BBC iPlayer & ITV Hub

PROJECTION

PROJECTION

Projection type: Long throw

Projection type: Long throw

Screen size range: 28″ – 301″

Screen size range: 30″ – 150″

Projection range: – 24″ at 1 m
– 301″ at 9.8 m

Projection range: – 40” at 1 m
– 150” at 3.08 m

Video standard: – NTSC
– PAL
– SECAM

Brightness: 300 lumens

Brightness: 3200 lumens

Aspect ratio: 16:10

Aspect ratio: – 16:9
– 16:10

Contrast ratio: 500:1

Contrast ratio: 23,000:1

Focus: Automatic

Focus: Manual

Keystone correction: Automatic

Keystone correction: Manual

Start-up time: Instant on

Zoom: 1.1 x

AUDIO

3D ready: Active 3D

Start-up time: 1 minute

Number of speakers: 2

Other features: 24 fps

Audio power: 20 W

AUDIO

Sound enhancement : Soundcore Audio

CONNECTIVITY

Number of speakers: 1

Audio power: 10 W

Wireless connectivity: – Built-in WiFi
– Bluetooth

CONNECTIVITY

Video interface: HDMI x 1

USB: USB 3.0 x 1

Wireless connectivity: No

Audio interface: None

Video interface: – HDMI x 2
– MHL x 1

ENERGY

USB: USB 2.0 x 1

Audio interface: 3.5 mm jack x 1

Energy consumption: 57 W

ENERGY

Noise level: 32 dB(A)

Lamp type and consumption: RGB LED

Energy consumption: – Bright: 295 W
– Eco: 205 W

Lamp life: 30000 hours

Noise level: 25 dB(A)

GENERAL

Lamp life: – Bright: 3500 hours
– Dynamic: 12000 hours
– Eco: 10000 hours

Energy saving features: Eco mode

Mounting options: Tripod

GENERAL

Colour: Black

Battery life: 4 hours

Mounting options: Ceiling

Box contents: – Nebula Mars 2 Smart HD Ready Portable Projector
– Remote control and batteries
– Power adapter
– Power cable
– Manual

Colour: Black

Dimensions: 138 x 122 x 178 mm (H x W x D)

Box contents: – Optoma HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector
– Power cord
– Remote control
– AA batteries x 2
– User manual

Weight: 1.49 kg

Dimensions: 108 x 316 x 244 mm (H x W x D)

Price: £599

Price: £470

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.6 / 10

Review Score: 8.5 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy NEBULA Mars 2 Smart HD Ready Portable Projector, White or OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 47 products in the same category as NEBULA Mars 2 Smart HD Ready Portable Projector, White, which is the Projectors category. Of these 47 products the average price was £604.95, the most expensive was £3499 and the cheapest was just £39.95. We then looked at the price of the 47 in the same as the OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black, which of course the average was £604.95, top price was £3499 and cheapest £39.95.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Nebula and Optoma, the average was £327.60 for Nebula, £306.69 for Optoma. The max for each was £599/£999 and minimum was £130/£49.99

Price analysis of NEBULA Mars 2 Smart HD Ready Portable Projector, White

Price analysis of OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black

  • NEBULA Mars 2 Smart HD Ready Portable Projector, White
  • HD Ready 720p
  • Screen size: Up to 150″
  • Long throw
  • Ideal for natural light and dark rooms
  • Connectivity: HDMI / USB
  • Top features:- Portable design lets you enjoy your favourite films any time, anywhere- Wireless connection means you can leave the cables at home- Single-second Autofocus delivers a clear image hassle-freePortable designThe Nebula Mars 2 Smart HD Ready Projector has a compact and lightweight design, so it can easily go with you on your outdoor adventures and camping trips. It even has a built-in handle, so you can easily carry it around the house.It has built in great quality speakers, and four hours of battery life, so you can play your favourite films all the way through without needing external speakers or a power cable.Wireless connectionThe Nebula Mars 2 has an Android operating system built in, so you can stream shows straight from YouTube, BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub and more. Or connect wirelessly to your smartphone through Bluetooth or WiFi, to show off your latest photos and videos.Don’t worry if you don’t have access to WiFi though – the Mars 2 has a handy HDMI port, so you can connect to your laptop or desktop to play DVDs or shows you’ve already downloaded. The HDMI port also lets you attach your Xbox or Playstation to the Mars 2, so you can have epic FIFA tournaments on a 150″ screen.Single-second autofocusThe Nebula Mars is also ideal in the office, so you can present in pretty much any space. Find a white wall, and let the Nebula Mars 2 take care of the rest. You won’t need to worry about focus or finding the perfect angle either – the projector will automatically adjust to a clear image in just one second.Don’t forget your accessories Get your Mini Projector set up in no time with a tripod, which is perfect for ensuring your projector is supported and sturdy throughout the film. And when you’re screening outside, a power bank is ideal for staying powered up.
  • Product codes: 848061052619
  • OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black
  • Full HD 1080p
  • Screen size: Up to 301″
  • Long throw
  • Ideal for natural light and dark rooms
  • Connectivity: HDMI / USB / MHL
  • Top features: – Brilliant colours in any environment with dynamic black technology – Full HD resolution and 3D display – Integrated speaker for a complete home entertainment experience Brilliant coloursWhatever you’re watching, wherever you’re watching it, everything will look fantastic on the Optoma HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector.Whether you’re watching the latest blockbuster, want to get immersed in your favourite game, or fancy putting Game of Thrones on the big screen, the HD144x performs just as well in natural daylight conditions as it does in a dark room. With vibrant, punchy colour reproduction, you won’t find yourself squinting to catch the details.Some projectors show bright scenes fantastically, but detail and quality is lost in darker scenes. With dynamic black technology, the HD144x gives your image more depth by automatically adjusting depending on the brightness of each frame, so even dark scenes will look crisp and sharp. You won’t miss a moment of the action.Full HD and 3D displayThe 1080p Full HD resolution gives you better quality images with no downscaling or compression. Watch a Blu-ray film, stream HD content or play video games – everything will look stunning on the big screen with no pixelation or blurring. The HD144x Home Cinema Projector can even display 3D content from a variety of sources such as games consoles – perfect for making your Friday night in an event.Integrated speakerWith the Optoma HD144x there’s no need to splash out on costly external speakers to get the best from your home cinema set up. With a 10 W speaker built-in, you can get great quality sound straight from your projector, which means no cables and wires running across your living room. It also makes the HD144x ideal for taking with you on trips, round to a friends house, or just to other rooms in the house.Don’t forget your accessoriesGet the most out of your Home Cinema Projector with our range of projector screens, so that you don’t have to worry about finding a blank wall large enough for the image. The Optoma range spans up to a huge 92‚Äù, so that you can bring a genuine cinematic feel into your home.
  • Product codes: 5055387660342

What’s better NEBULA Mars 2 Smart HD Ready Portable Projector, White or OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black?

There are obviously a number of differences between NEBULA Mars 2 Smart HD Ready Portable Projector, White and OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £599 cost of NEBULA Mars 2 Smart HD Ready Portable Projector, White is closer to the expectation you had than the £470 pricep point of OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between NEBULA Mars 2 Smart HD Ready Portable Projector, White and OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that NEBULA Mars 2 Smart HD Ready Portable Projector, White scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas OPTOMA HD144x Full HD Home Cinema Projector, Black scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Projectors as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



NEBULA Mars 2 Smart HD Ready Portable Projector, White



Rating:
9.60 out of
10