Soundcore P1i

Soundcore P1i

By Soundcore · Smart Projectors · Audio & Electronics

  • 380 ANSI lumens
  • 1080p Full HD (1920x1080)
  • Google TV with built-in Netflix
  • Autofocus, auto keystone and screen fit (IEA 3.0)
  • Projects up to 150-inch image

Lowest price seen
~$399.00 (approx.)
from $399.00 at Amazon

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Summary

A compact 1080p portable projector with Google TV and a flippable dual-speaker setup, made for dark-room movie nights indoors or out. It has no built-in battery, so check that you have a socket near where you want to place it.

Strengths

  • Automatic setup handles focus, keystone and screen fit without fiddling.
  • The fold-out dual speakers sound far better than typical budget projector audio, and you can aim them at the seats.
  • Color accuracy holds up at this price point in independent tests.
  • Google TV is built in, so streaming apps run without a stick or a console.
  • It is small and light enough to carry room to room by its handle.
  • Owners on r/projectors call the sound big and the angled speakers a neat feature.

Weaknesses

  • Brightness is only enough in a dark room; any ambient light washes the picture out.
  • Image edges look soft, especially once keystone correction is engaged.
  • There is no battery, so “portable” means “move it near a socket”.
  • The lens has no optical zoom, no lens shift and no upward throw, which limits where you can place it.
  • Fan noise is audible at full brightness, and the fan can keep running after you power it off.
  • The audio has little bass and turns harsh above about 35% volume.

Verified specifications

ModelSoundcore Nebula P1i (D2200).
Resolution1080p Full HD (1920 × 1080).
Brightness380 ANSI lumens claimed; CNET measured 382 in accurate mode and 603 in Conference mode, Engadget about 300 in standard mode.
Light sourceLED rated 30,000+ hours.
Contrast ratio1500:1.
Throw ratio1.25:1.
HDRHDR10.
Audiodual 10W Dolby Audio speakers that fold out and rotate 90° side to side and 200° vertically.
Smart TVGoogle TV with built-in Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, HBO Max, Apple TV and Prime Video.
Memory2GB RAM and 32GB storage.
SetupSmart Instant Setup (IEA 3.0) with autofocus, auto keystone correction, obstacle avoidance and screen fit.
Zoom and lens shiftnone.
Input lagvery low at 60Hz (RTINGS).
Batterynone; AC power is required. An optional Anker SOLIX C300 power station runs it for about 3.5–3.7 hours.
Dimensions183 × 204 × 228 mm (7.2 × 8.0 × 8.9 in).
Weight3.3 kg (about 7.3 lb).
Optical enginefully sealed, all-glass lenses, dust-resistant.
PortsHDMI 2.0 with ARC, USB-A, AUX-OUT, DC-IN.
Stand15° flip-out stand in the base and a 1/4″ tripod socket.
In the boxprojector, power adapter, remote, two AAA batteries, quick-start guide and warranty card.
Full research notes and sources

Light, lens and placement

At 380 ANSI lumens claimed, the P1i is a dark-room projector. CNET measured 382 lumens in the most accurate mode, close to the claim, and 603 in Conference mode; Engadget measured just over 300 in standard mode. RTINGS rated it 7.1/10 and found it poor for movie watching in a typical room, with weak contrast once any light is on. The lens is the real constraint: no optical zoom, no lens shift and no upward throw, so on a low table the picture is a trapezoid until keystone correction kicks in, and that correction softens the edges. A Reddit owner reports noticeable vignetting. At night with curtains closed, WIRED pushed the display to 100 inches with good results, though dark scenes suffer.

Audio and the flippable speakers

Two 10W Dolby Audio speakers fold out and rotate 90° side to side and 200° vertically, so you can point them at the audience. Reviewers agree the sound is loud and punchy for the money but thin, with very little bass; WIRED found it grating past about 35% volume. An owner on r/projectors calls the sound big with a nice cinematic kick. The quick-start guide warns that opening the speakers past 90° or rotating them past 200° can cause damage.

Setup, Google TV and noise

IEA 3.0 handles autofocus, keystone, obstacle avoidance and screen fit, and reviewers call it fast and easy. Google TV runs Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, HBO Max, Apple TV and Prime Video, and setup uses a QR code. Applying the Android 14 firmware update out of the box is recommended for a stable experience. The fan is audible at full brightness, and Engadget notes it can keep running after the projector is switched off; unplug it to stop. There is also a 15° flip-out stand and a 1/4″ tripod socket for placement.

Is it worth it?

At $300 or less it is a reasonable budget pick for dark-room use, with Google TV, accurate colors and the speaker system setting it apart from generic budget projectors. Soundcore lists the P1i at $399 MSRP; Engadget saw it at $369 when it was announced in March 2026, and WIRED found it at $299 at Soundcore in July 2026. The UK page lists it at £369.99. Battery-powered rivals cost more: XGIMI Vibe One at $250 with 250 lumens, XGIMI MoGo 4 at $399 with 450 ISO lumens and a 2.5-hour battery, and Nebula Capsule 3 at $370.

Which model this is

The P1i is model D2200, the lower-priced sibling of the Nebula P1 (650 ANSI lumens, detachable speakers, built-in battery); the P1i has 380 ANSI lumens, flippable speakers and no battery. It was announced at CES 2026.

The US listing is ASIN B0FQKGS5JF.

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