"Not long ago, you may have thought of projectors as complicated, unreliable or just too expensive. In 2025, though, consumer sentiment started to flip. Companies like Anker and Valerion made the projector experience more practical and immersive, helping drive consumer interest and, ultimately, sales. This shift has been quite a few years in the making. LG helped kickstart the projector renaissance back at CES 2018 when it introduced its unusual-looking CineBeam HU80K projector that could provide a 150-inch image."
"In 2025, though, projectors really entered the zeitgeist thanks to two new products. The first was Anker's SoundCore Nebula X1, the highest-rated home theater product Engadget reviewed this year. It comes with a triple-laser engine that allows for 3,500 lumens of brightness - enough that you can watch it during the day. It also uses liquid cooling to reduce annoying fan noise and offers color-accurate picture quality with support for Dolby Vision HDR."
Projectors regained popularity by becoming more practical, immersive and affordable. LG's CineBeam HU80K in 2018 and ultra short-throw laser projectors in 2019 expanded large-screen possibilities. Laser light engines replaced fragile bulbs for brighter, longer-lasting performance. COVID-driven demand for at-home cinema accelerated interest. In 2025 Anker released the SoundCore Nebula X1 with a triple-laser engine delivering 3,500 lumens, liquid cooling, Dolby Vision HDR and portable design. A Pro version adds large party speakers for stronger audio. Valerian also contributed accessible options, making big-screen home and outdoor viewing more attainable.
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