Anker Nebula Mars II Pro Review: Petite Portable Projector Performs Proficiently

2023 The Nebula Mars II Pro by Anker is a cute, tiny portable projector. Geoffrey Morrison/CNET Anker's Nebula Mars II Pro is a surprising little portable mini projector . And I do mean little. It's small enough to hide completely under a six-pack of Coke. With built-in streaming and a battery good for around three and a half hours of projection, the Mars II Pro is a great companion for a movie night in the backyard or somewhere farther afield. And in addition to being a projector, it's also a big Bluetooth speaker. 8.0 Anker Nebula Mars II Pro Like Compact size Built-in battery lasts up to 3.5 hours Surprisingly loud speakers Don't like Worse brightness and contrast than home projectors Inaccurate color Limited app store Requires charging brick Table of Contents Anker Nebula Mars II Pro Review: Petite Portable Projector Performs Proficiently Basic specs Connectivity and convenience Picture quality comparisons Conclusion Video quality will be good enough for many viewers, but compared with a similarly priced home projector it's far dimmer, with worse contrast ratio and color accuracy. Compared with other tiny, battery-powered projectors however, the image is very watchable and speakers sound surprisingly powerful.  The main reason to get the Mars II Pro is if you want ultra-portable video, especially outdoors. It's easy to put near a wall or screen and stream some Netflix within minutes, anywhere. If you plan to use it regularly in the same room inside, however, you're probably better off with a more traditional projector. Editor's note, Dec. 1: Due to its performance, size and price, we're giving the Nebula Mars II Pro our Editors' Choice award as our favorite portable projector. While there are newer portable mini projectors that are brighter and easier to use, the ones that outperform this Anker -- like the Xgimi Halo Plus -- are also more expensive. The Mars II Pro is a great all-around projector for the pri