Anker Launches Soundcore Nebula P1i LED Projector With World-First Flip-Style Built-In Speakers
By HiFi Editorial18 February 2026
Key Highlights
Anker Japan launched the Soundcore Nebula P1i projector on February 18, priced at ¥49,990, featuring a world-first built-in flip-style stereo speaker system.
The integrated speakers rotate 90 degrees horizontally and 200 degrees vertically, delivering flexible stereo sound placement with a total output of 20W (10W × 2).
Using an LED light source, the projector outputs 380 ANSI lumens with Full HD resolution (1920×1080), supporting 40–150 inch projection sizes.
What sets the P1i apart is less the novelty of moving parts and more the acoustic intent behind them. By physically decoupling the speaker baffles from the projection axis, Anker sidesteps a long‑standing compromise in compact projectors: forward‑firing drivers that beam sound into knees, walls, or ceilings. The flip mechanism effectively lets the cabinet “aim” the stereo image, improving channel separation and perceived soundstage without relying on DSP trickery alone. From an audiophile perspective, this is a mechanical solution to a psychoacoustic problem, and it hints at a design team prioritizing directivity and placement over raw output numbers. The enclosure volume remains limited, but the ability to orient the drivers suggests a cleaner midrange presentation and less boundary-induced coloration than typical all-in-one projectors.
