Anker Nebula P1 and X1 Pro expand portable cinema lineup

Anker’s Soundcore Nebula brand this week expanded its portable projection lineup with two new products aimed at outdoor and home cinema users: the midrange Nebula P1, which is available now, and the premium Nebula X1 Pro, which is accepting Kickstarter preorders through November 12. The P1 starts at about $799 with limited-time discounts on some retailers, while the X1 Pro begins at $4,999 for early backers and can be bundled with a 200-inch inflatable screen at deeper savings.

The Nebula P1 seeks to address a common shortcoming of compact projectors by including two magnetically attached Bluetooth speakers that can be removed and placed elsewhere in a room for improved stereo separation. Each speaker produces 10 watts, is rated IP54 for dust and water resistance, and carries a company-quoted battery life of up to 20 hours. The projector itself does not include an internal battery and must be powered from mains electricity or an external power station, a design choice Anker says helps keep costs and weight down while providing brighter images.

The P1 projects Full HD 1080p images at up to 650 ANSI lumens, with a maximum image size of about 180 inches under favorable conditions....