Aurzen D1R Cube Roku projector suits a child's room, reviewer says

A ZDNET reviewer set up the Aurzen D1R Cube Roku TV projector in her daughter’s bedroom and found it to be a fast, familiar and bright alternative to a conventional TV for that space.

The projector uses the built-in Roku TV interface, so no external streaming stick or HDMI input switching is needed, and the reviewer said the interface is snappy and easy for a child to use. The D1R Cube has a native 1080p resolution, 330 ANSI lumens and a sealed optical engine; in the reviewer’s relatively dim, white-walled bedroom it produced a crisp image without needing curtains closed and the unit stayed very quiet.

The reviewer noted some drawbacks: zoom settings do not persist and must be reset after every power cycle, and the included remote lacks a voice button unless swapped with another Roku remote. Audio comes from 10W Dolby Audio–certified speakers that are loud and clear enough for a child’s room but are not a substitute for a living-room soundbar.

On value, the reviewer called the projector well-priced at about $180 on sale, down from $250, and praised its portability and Roku integration. She said she still plans to try a game console hookup and use the unit outdoors when weather allows, and that outdoor audio performance remains to be seen.

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Tech, Roku Tv, Sealed Optical Engine, Amazon