Anker Nebula Astro Portable vs BenQ GS2 - Where are the differences?
Brand
Anker
BenQ
Product name
Nebula Astro Portable
GS2
Audio
Built-in speakers
Built-in speakers
Yes
Built-in speakers
Yes
Battery
Battery integrated
Battery integrated
Yes
Battery integrated
Yes
Battery capacity
Battery capacity
150,0 minutes
Battery capacity
180,0 minutes
Image
Full HD
Full HD
No
Full HD
No
HD
HD
No
HD
Yes
Brightness
Brightness
100 Lumen
Brightness
500 Lumen
Native aspect ratio
Native aspect ratio
16 : 9
Native aspect ratio
16 : 9
Resolution
Resolution
854 x 480
Resolution
1280 x 720
True 4K
True 4K
No
True 4K
No
True UHD
True UHD
No
True UHD
No
Periphery
Audio
Audio
Yes
Audio
Yes
HDMI
HDMI
1
HDMI
1
USB
USB
1
USB
1
Sensors
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
WLAN
WLAN
Yes
WLAN
Yes
Specifications
Life lamp
Life lamp
30000 hours
Life lamp
30000 hours
Noise
Noise
30 dB
Noise
31 dB
Weight
Weight
370 g
Weight
1600 g
Where are the differences?
The mini projector Nebula Astro Portable made by Anker has a few differences compared to the BenQ GS2. Let's have a look at those in detail.
Image
The Anker Nebula Astro Portable can run at a maximum of 100 Lumen, which is less than the BenQ GS2 runs on. the BenQ GS2's maximum performance are 500 Lumen.
Resolution
Another key consideration when purchasing a mini projector, is its resolution. Some mini projectors support HD, others Full HD, and then there's even True UHD or 4K mini projectors. When it comes to these two, the Anker Nebula Astro Portable has a non-standard resolution of 854 x 480. the BenQ GS2 on the other hand has HD, at a resolution of 1280 x 720.
Battery
As far as batteries go, we believe that it's very useful for your portable mini projector to have them. Whether you're out with friends or hold a presentation at work: Batteries can't hurt in case you don't have access to a power outlet. As with most portable mini projectors, both products have batteries. You don't need to rely on external power all the time. Let's check out how long the batteries last.
How long does the battery last?
The battery of the Nebula Astro Portable lasts for up 150,0 minutes, which is shorter than the GS2's 180,0 minutes. It's notable that battery times can vary depending on what you use your projector for, and can be less than the producer officially claims.
