Pros
- Compact and affordable
- Roku TV built-in
- Native 1080p resolution
- Autofocus and auto-keystone correction
- Sealed optical engine keeps out dust
- Two 5-watt speakers for sound
Cons
- No built-in battery
- Not so bright (330 ANSI lumens), so best used in a dark room
Late last year, Roku sent me a review sample of the Aurzen Eazze D1R Cube ($180), its first Roku-powered projector. I asked for that model over the newer (and $50 cheaper) Aurzen Eazze D1R Roku TV Projector because the D1R Cube is a little brighter, and when it comes to projectors, brightness is key. While its picture and sound fall a bit short of more expensive pico projectors, it did exceed my expectations for its modest price.
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Portable but no battery
If you haven't heard of Aurzen, that's not surprising given that it's one of many budget-friendly Chinese projector brands that have proliferated on Amazon. According to Google's AI search results, Aurzen is “a relatively new but well-received player in the entry-level market.”
The first thing to know about Aurzen Roku projectors is that they don't have rechargeable batteries and must be plugged in — part of the reason they're so affordable. On the plus side, the power cord is simple and doesn't require a bulky power brick.
The Aurzen Eazze D1R Cube Roku TV projector has a sealed optical engine.
Both the Aurzen D1R and D1R Cube are single-chip LCD projectors with sealed optical engines, a nice feature (no dust spots to clean off) that's becoming more common in entry-level models. The taller, narrower 4-pound D1R Cube has a brightness rating of 330 ANSI lumens, while the shorter, wider D1R is rated at 280 ANSI lumens. Both would be considered fairly…