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  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Portability
    2. Projector Technology
  5. Picture Quality
    1. Brightness
    2. Contrast
    3. Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
    4. Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
    5. Color Gamut
  6. Features
    1. Inputs & Connectivity
    2. Smart Features & Sound
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XGIMI Elfin vs Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

XGIMI Elfin
Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser

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XGIMI Elfin Picture
Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Picture
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
LED
Resolution
1080p
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
Laser
Resolution
1080p

Variants

  • Elfin (White)
  • Nebula Capsule 3 Laser (Black)

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XGIMI Elfin

Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser

The XGIMI Elfin is better than the Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser, although the Anker is slightly more portable due to its more compact size and integrated battery. Still, the XGIMI has superior image quality, with better brightness, contrast, colors, and image accuracy.

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Main Differences for
Movies

Threshold 

0.10

Movies 

6.1
5.6

Brightness 
 

5.0
4.0

Color Gamut 
 

8.0
6.9

Contrast 
 

6.0
6.4

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.1
6.4

Full Comparison

Design

Portability 
 

8.0
9.0

Dimension Picture  

XGIMI Elfin Dimension Picture
Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Dimension Picture

Height  

1.9" (4.9 cm)
6.7" (17.0 cm)

Width  

7.6" (19.2 cm)
3.3" (8.3 cm)

Depth  

7.6" (19.2 cm)
3.3" (8.3 cm)

Weight 
 

2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
2.1 lbs (0.9 kg)
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Projector Technology 
 

Style Picture  

XGIMI Elfin Style Picture
Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Style Picture

Imaging Technology 
 

DLP
DLP

Light Source 
 

LED
Laser

Resolution 
 

1080p
1080p

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

1.20
1.20

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

1.20
1.20
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Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

5.0
4.0

Brightness Measurement Picture  

XGIMI Elfin Brightness Measurement Picture
Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output 
 

325 lm
208 lm

Color Light Output 
 

320 lm
217 lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

96%
96%

Screen Brightness 
 

36 cd/m²
23 cd/m²
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Contrast 
 

6.0
6.4

APL Native Contrast  

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1% APL Native Contrast 
 

347 : 1
462 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

307 : 1
373 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

266 : 1
301 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

233 : 1
254 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

172 : 1
190 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

105 : 1
104 : 1
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.1
6.4

Pre White Balance Picture  

XGIMI Elfin Pre White Balance Picture
Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Pre White Balance Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

XGIMI Elfin Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture  

XGIMI Elfin Pre Color Picture
Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Pre Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

3.12
3.26

Color dE 
 

3.84
4.80

Gamma 
 

2.09
2.33

Color Temperature 
 

6,319 K
6,863 K

Picture Mode 
 

Office
Movie

Color Temp Setting 
 

No Color Temp Setting
N/A

Gamma Setting 
 

No Gamma Setting
Normal
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

8.4
8.0

Post White Balance Picture  

XGIMI Elfin Post White Balance Picture
Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Post White Balance Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

XGIMI Elfin Post Gamma Curve Picture
Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture  

XGIMI Elfin Post Color Picture
Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Post Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

0.53
1.05

Color dE 
 

3.55
3.78

Gamma 
 

2.17
2.15

Color Temperature 
 

6,438 K
6,535 K

White Balance Calibration 
 

1 point
1 point

Color Calibration 
 

No
No

Picture Mode 
 

Custom
Custom
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Color Gamut 
 

8.0
6.9

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709  

XGIMI Elfin Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

Rec. 709 xy 
 

97.18%
91.83%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

94.95%
91.91%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020  

XGIMI Elfin Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

Rec. 2020 xy 
 

61.22%
55.53%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

73.30%
60.31%
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Features

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

XGIMI Elfin Inputs Picture
Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Inputs Picture

HDMI 
 

1
1

ARC/eARC 
 

Yes (eARC)
Yes (eARC)

Wi-Fi  

Yes
Yes

USB Data Ports 
 

1
1
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Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

Android
Android

Cast Capable 
 

Yes
Yes

Speaker(s) 
 

Yes
Yes
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

XGIMI Elfin In The Box Picture
Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser In The Box Picture
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