Mars 3 Outdoor Portable Projector, 1000 ANSI Lumens, AI-Powered Image, Built-In Battery with 5 Hour Playtime, Android TV, 200 Inch Home Theater, for Backyard, Office and Business, and Camping

I tried a few projectors starting with the Anker Nebula Solar. I like that model quite a bit but wanted something newer with a bit more power (If you want something almost as good but your budget is limited I highly suggest that model). I then tried the Samsung Freestyle which is horrible in every way, please do not waste your money. Next I tried the Xgimi Horizon Pro 4k. It was on sale but still at the higher end cost wise but promised a much better picture. It did have a high level of brightness but I was disappointed by the picture quality. Even though it projected native 4k the picture quality felt subpar to my 1080p Anker and no matter what motion setting I adjusted I could never get the picture to look right without the “Soap Opera” effect. I was about to splurge on the Anker Laser Cosmos 4k when I discovered Anker’s newest model the Mars 3. It is not native 4k but accepts 4k signal. This confused me but the best way I can explain it is that it does not project native 4k but the high quality input signal puts out what I suppose could be described as 1080p+(less pixels but HDR, enhanced sound, and a surprisingly sharp image). I am so happy I went with this model. Not only is it 1000$ cheaper than the 4k model but it has so many cool features that make it portable. I like the AI image feature. That automatically adjusts the brightness based on your environment. Also out of any projector I have experienced the included speakers are fantastic. Since this model is meant to be taken around the house and outdoors Anker put the strongest speakers of any model into this baby. I considered getting external speakers for my Solar, but with the Mars 3 I am extremely happy with the built in sound. My two issues which I hope can be easily fixed by a software update is that there is some lag as far as loading and menu navigation with the remote. It is not terrible, no where near as awful as the Samsung Freestyle but still noticeable. I didn’t feel that was enough to lower my rating a star but something to think about. Also this does not come with native Netflix. There is a easy workaround by using an included Anker app however the experience is still not great. My suggestion is to just plug a Fire TV or Roku stick in if you use Netflix. You can pick one up for around $20. Again annoying but not worth losing a star. If you are debating different brands and models and looking at laser/4k try this first. I think most people will be happy with it and it is so much cheaper than the 4k models out there.

Just got this for my RV. This projector and 70 screen work perfectly for the throw (about 6ft) I needed in a smaller space in my tow hauler. Only tested a bit but very happy with the picture and sound. I am using a fire stick on HDMI. I was not sure if I should get this one or the cosmos because of the lumens. This is 1000 and the cosmos is 1800-2200 but this has higher watt speakers, longer battery life and built for outdoors. So based on what I needed this fit perfectly. Works good on low ambient light (all curtains closed) on a 70” screen and amazing at night on my 70” for inside screen and 100” for outside screen. I am guessing this would look great on a 120” or bigger. There are calculators you can use to figure out what lumens, screen size, screen gain and lighting for your needs. I spent a lot of time trying to figure out what projector and screen. The calculators help a lot. Both my screens are 1.0 gain, This would be my minimum. The video is on the 100” pretty bright ambient light as you can see.

I’ve used it for several days, and I would like to recommend this projector to anyone who wants to use it as a replacement for a TV! The resolution of 1980x1080 is more than enough to use at home (even though it is built for outdoor activities), but the brightness level also surprised me! I bought this project because it has a built-in battery, and it makes my life much easier!!! I can take the projector with me everywhere, and it will automatically adjust to a bright and clean image for me, in about 5 seconds!!! Besides that, this projector is originally built for outdoor use. It can be used as a charger, an emergency lighting device, or a speaker. The only concern I have for this projector is it is a bit heavy for me, I hope it can be smaller and lighter in the future generations. I’ll take it to a real camping site in the next couple of weeks, hopefully, I’ll enjoy the outdoor movie with my friends there!! I’m very excited and looking forward to it!!

I have owned three or four portable projectors over the years. My family loves to go on road trips, and to have neighborhood movie nights in our front yard by our fire pit or out by the pool. The Nebula Mars 3 is the best portable projector I’ve ever owned by a mile. The picture quality is great, even if its only 1080p. Its bright, has excellent auto-focus and auto-keystone, and includes Android TV right on the projector. The sound quality is impressive, a My only gripe is the projector’s Android TV operating system. It is incredibly sluggish, to the point that it can be frustrating to use, which is really a shame considering all of the other wonderful things about the projector. In addition to being sluggish, you have to install the Netflix app through Anker’s weird Nebula app, and you get what appears to be the same experience you’d get on a phone, not on a TV. You have to use a virtual “mouse” to move around the app, which is annoying. I am sure that this has to do with Netflix restrictions, not Anker, and good on them for coming up with a solution, but it doesn’t make it any less annoying. All that said, compared with all of the others on the market, this projector still comes out on top for me. My hope is that with some OS updates, the sluggish performance can be solved, which would easily make this a five-star item.

Excellent build quality, great picture quality and battery life. Also good as a wifi speaker and easy to use.

Clear and crisp picture quality even when there’s a lot of light in the room/during the daytime. Sound is very clear too. There is no fan noise either which is a huge plus. Definitely worth the investment.

This projector is really easy to use and has a great picture? The speakers also sound pretty good

Fantastic projector. Mich brighter than I expected with good sound quality. The only thing I don't like is that there is no native Netflix app. There is a clunky Netflix app built into the software which is finicky and not as nice to use as the Netflix app on your phone or smart TV.

Best purchase so far of 2025. Still works great in a dimly lit room but works better during night time. With a screen that can go up to 200in, can’t see myself watching again on my 65in tv. Speakers are loud enough for outdoor setting. Having its own in-built battery makes it convenient to bring outdoors without worrying to find an electrical outlet.