Soundcore has launched the Nebula X1S, a brighter successor to its Nebula X1 projector, aimed at overcoming the usual difficulty of using projectors in daylight. Its 6,000-lumen output could make it suitable for daytime sports and other viewing with curtains open, placing it among the brightest consumer models available.

The 4K triple-laser projector supports Dolby Vision, can project up to 300 inches and uses a four-lamp engine, compared with the X1’s three lamps and 3,500 ANSI lumens. It offers up to a 56,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, Google TV, two HDMI ports including eARC, and 26dB liquid-cooled operation, but still lacks Dolby Atmos audio. Prices start at $3,299, or $3,999 with satellite speakers; introductory discounts until 20 September reduce these to $2,499 and $2,799 respectively.