Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 vs Anker Nebula X1

Which Projector Is Better?

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Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2
Anker Nebula X1

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Our Verdict

Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2

Anker Nebula X1

The Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 and Anker Nebula X1 are similar projectors, although the Anker is a bit better overall. While the Anker is specifically marketed for its portability and outdoor use, as it has a retractable handle and a full suite of image correction features, the Valerion also comes with a carrying case, making it almost as portable. Still, the Anker offers more options, especially if you opt to buy its accessory pack, which transforms the unit into a full-blown sound system. It also has slightly better image quality overall. Ultimately, what you're looking for is likely to dictate your purchase: those looking for a pure home theater solution will lean toward Valerion, and those hoping for a more versatile option will lean toward Anker.

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Variants

  • VisionMaster Pro 2 (Black)
  • Nebula X1 (Gray)

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VisionMaster Pro 2
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Nebula X1
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VisionMaster Pro 2
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Nebula X1
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VisionMaster Pro 2
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Nebula X1
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Nebula X1
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Main Differences for
Movies

Threshold 

0.10

Movies 

8.2
8.6

Contrast 
 

7.6
8.1

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.1
8.2

Brightness 
 

8.4
8.7

Full Comparison

Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

8.4
8.7

Brightness Measurement Picture  

White Light Output 
 

1,858 lm
2,190 lm

Color Light Output 
 

1,869 lm
2,075 lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

97%
98%

Screen Brightness 
 

224 cd/m²
269 cd/m²
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Contrast 
 

7.6
8.1

APL Native Contrast  

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1% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,078 : 1
1,219 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

660 : 1
807 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

459 : 1
557 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

357 : 1
397 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

219 : 1
250 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

119 : 1
137 : 1
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.1
8.2

Pre White Balance Picture  

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

Pre Color Picture  

White Balance dE 
 

4.20
2.94

Color dE 
 

2.16
1.44

Gamma 
 

2.17
2.17

Color Temperature 
 

7,066 K
6,937 K

Picture Mode 
 

Theater
ISF Night

Color Temp Setting 
 

Warm1
No Color Temp Setting

Gamma Setting 
 

2.2
No Gamma Setting
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

9.4
9.5

Post White Balance Picture  

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

Post Color Picture  

White Balance dE 
 

0.92
0.54

Color dE 
 

0.72
0.79

Gamma 
 

2.19
2.20

Color Temperature 
 

6,473 K
6,439 K

White Balance Calibration 
 

22 point
11 point

Color Calibration 
 

Yes
Yes

Picture Mode 
 

Theater
Movie
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Color Gamut 
 

9.9
9.8

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709  

Rec. 709 xy 
 

99.56%
99.63%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

99.69%
103.90%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020  

Rec. 2020 xy 
 

96.19%
95.49%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

98.29%
97.55%
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Design

Imaging 
 

Style Picture  

Imaging Technology 
 

DLP
DLP

Light Source 
 

Laser
Laser

Spectral Power Distribution  

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Optics 
 

Optical Zoom 
 

Motorized
Motorized

Focus 
 

Auto Focus
Auto Focus

Keystone 
 

Auto Keystone
Auto Keystone

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

0.90
0.90

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

1.50
1.50

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A
25%
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Portability 
 

5.5
6.0

Dimension Picture  

Height  

7.4" (18.7 cm)
10.0" (25.5 cm)

Width  

10.2" (25.8 cm)
7.3" (18.5 cm)

Depth  

8.5" (21.6 cm)
11.0" (28.0 cm)

Weight 
 

15.9 lbs (7.2 kg)
13.8 lbs (6.2 kg)
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Noise 
 

8.3
7.9

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video  

Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

44.9dBA
47.4dBA
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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

HDMI 
 

3 (1x HDMI 2.0, 2x HDMI 2.1)
2 (2x HDMI 2.0)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

48Gbps
No HDMI 2.1

USB Data Ports 
 

2
2

Audio Out 3.5mm  

1
1

Digital Optical Audio Out  

1
0

Wi-Fi  

Yes
Yes

Ethernet Speed  

100Mbps
No Ethernet
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Supported Resolutions 
 

9.8
7.3

Native Resolution 
 

Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 120Hz 
 

Scaled
No

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Scaled (Forced)
Scaled (Forced)

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Scaled
No

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
No

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate 
 

240 Hz
60 Hz
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Input Lag 
 

5.9
6.4

4k @ 60Hz 
 

34.8
23.4

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

137.7
147.2

4k @ 120Hz 
 

13.2
N/A

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

21.6
23.6

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

140.5
147.4

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

13.0
N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

5.5
23.6
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HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR10+ 
 

Yes
No

Dolby Vision 
 

Yes
Yes

HLG 
 

Yes
Yes

Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC/eARC 
 

Yes (eARC)
Yes (eARC)

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
Yes

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 
 

Yes
No

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT 
 

Yes
Yes

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 
 

Yes
Yes

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA 
 

Yes
No

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 
 

Yes
No

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream) 
 

7.1
2.0

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Yes
Yes

ARC: DTS 5.1 
 

Yes
No

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Yes
No

Optical: DTS 5.1 
 

Yes
No
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3D  

3D Support 
 

Yes
Yes
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Features

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  

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Black
VisionMaster Pro 2
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Nebula X1
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Black
VisionMaster Pro 2
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Gray
Nebula X1
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Black
VisionMaster Pro 2
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Gray
Nebula X1
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Black
VisionMaster Pro 2
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Nebula X1
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Nebula X1
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Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2

Anker Nebula X1

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