Anker Nebula Cosmos Max 4K Projector Preview

Anker’s Nebula Cosmos Max is a compact Ultra HD projector with a long feature list.

In addition to an LED light source and a DLP chip that produces Ultra HD resolution, it supports HDR10 and HLG and covers most of the P3 color gamut. With Android TV 9.0 built-in, you can stream through a large selection of apps. Or connect a disc player or cable/satellite receiver to one of the HDMI 2.0 ports to watch TV on the big screen. It has enough light output to work well in small to medium-sized media rooms.

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I received a sample for review somewhat unexpectedly. I had only known Anker for its convenient charging bases and USB batteries. In fact, I use one of these batteries to power my iPad at music gigs. It turns out Anker encompasses several brands included crowdfunded Nebula. The Cosmos Max sits at the top of their line at $1800. It competes in a crowded segment but offers superb sound from four internal speakers and Android TV 9.0 for easy streaming.

I got the Cosmos set up quickly and connected to Wi-fi in a few minutes. With major services just a click or two away, I was soon watching Netflix and Amazon content. The Ultra HD and HDR feeds are particularly nice. And the sound really is excellent, among the best I’ve heard from any projector.

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I’ll be running the usual suite of tests and watching movies in the coming weeks. Watch this space for my full review.

Chris Eberle

Chris' passion for audio began when he took up playing the bassoon at age 12. During his third year at the New England Conservatory of Music, he won a position with the West Point Band where he served for 26 years as principal bassoonist. He retired from the Army in 2013 and is now writing full time and performing as a freelance musician in Central Florida. As an avid movie lover, Chris was unable to turn away the 50-inch Samsung DLP TV that arrived at his door one day, thus launching him irrevocably into an obsession with home theater. Dissatisfied with the image quality of his new acquisition, Chris trained with the Imaging Science Foundation in 2006 and became a professional display calibrator. His ultimate theater desires were realized when he completed construction of a dedicated cinema/listening room in his home. Chris is extremely fortunate that his need for quality audio and video is shared and supported by his wife of over 25 years. In his spare time he enjoys riding his recumbent trike at least 100 miles per week, trying out new restaurants, going to theme parks and spending as much time as possible watching movies and listening to music. Chris enjoys bringing his observations and discoveries about every kind of home theater product to as many curious and well-informed readers as possible. He is proud to be a part of the Team and hopes to help everyone enjoy their AV experiences to the fullest.