Between the Nebula Mars 3 and TK860i, the Nebula Mars 3 comes out ahead in light source, while the TK860i wins on brightness and resolution. Overall, the Nebula Mars 3 scores 46.5 and the TK860i scores 84.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The TK860i is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 38.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Nebula Mars 3 if you care most about light source. The biggest gaps in its favor are light source.
Pick the TK860i if you care most about brightness and resolution. Its strongest claims are brightness, resolution.
Both ship with comparable short-throw, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the TK860i is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Anker - Nebula Mars 3 wins
- ▲Light source: Laser (vs Lamp).
Why BenQ - TK860i wins
- ▲Brightness — 230.00% more. 3300 lm vs 1000 lm.
- ▲Resolution: 4K (vs 1080p).
Spec comparison
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| Spec | Anker - Nebula Mars 3 | BenQ - TK860i |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 1080p | 4Klead |
| Brightness | 1000 lm | 3300 lmlead |
| Contrast | 1500:1 | 600000:1 |
| Light source | Laserlead | Lamp |
| Short-throw | false | false |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | Anker - Nebula Mars 3 | BenQ - TK860i |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | Android TV | Android TV |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 2lead |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |
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