The Aurzen Eazze D1R Cube steps into the spotlight as the world’s first projector to officially integrate the Roku TV OS. At a list price of $249.99, it’s a budget-friendly way to turn any wall into a cinema without the mess of external streaming sticks or tangled dongles. Whether you’re looking for a dorm room upgrade or a “low-stakes” way to host a backyard movie night, this little unit is designed for simplicity and fun.
We are big fans of Roku in the Allen household, and I was more than happy to test this first Roku TV-powered projector.
Design
Despite the “Cube” name, the D1R is actually a sleek, rectangular device measuring roughly 7.8 by 4.6 by 7.4 inches (roughly the size of a shoebox). It’s surprisingly portable at just 4 pounds, making it easy to toss in a backpack or move between rooms. The aesthetic is modern and clean, featuring a white finish with rounded edges and a soft fabric speaker grille.
One of the best design choices is the sealed optical engine, which prevents dust from getting trapped inside. This is a common weakness with budget projectors that leads to permanent spots on your image, and thankfully, even on a budget, the team at Aurzen took this into consideration.
Performance
The standout feature is undoubtedly the built-in Roku OS, which provides the same snappy, intuitive interface you’d find on a high-end Roku TV. You get instant access to heavy hitters like Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu right out of the box, though you will need to create a Roku account to get started.
Setting up is a breeze thanks to autofocus and automatic keystone correction, which squares the image even if you’re projecting at an angle. Afterward, you get the clean UI I’ve come to love from Roku. Yes, there are ads, but they’re much less intrusive than, say, Amazon Fire TVs or even Google’s.
On the audio front, the 10W Dolby-certified speakers are plenty loud for a bedroom or small family room, offering clear dialogue without sounding tinny. If you want a bigger sound for the outdoors, you can easily pair a Bluetooth 5.2 speaker or use the 3.5mm jack. Audio is a huge pain point for most portable projectors, but the D1R Cube does an impressive job in most environments I’ve tried.
Image Quality
For its price class, the D1R Cube delivers a solid visual experience with native 1080p resolution and support for 4K input. Because it uses a single-chip LCD engine, you won’t have to worry about the “rainbow artifacts” that sometimes plague budget DLP models. Rated at 330 ANSI lumens, the projector shines brightest in dim or dark environments.
The Aurzen Eazze D1R Cube perfectly blends the intuitive Roku OS with a dust-resistant design, offering a seamless, ‘streaming-first’ cinema experience that’s as easy to use as your living room TV
While it can handle some light in a room if you keep the screen size modest, it’s truly built for “lights-out” movie watching on screens up to 120 inches. Colors are most accurate in “Movie” mode, though you might want to bump up the brightness slightly to help catch details in darker scenes.
Final Thoughts
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The Aurzen Eazze D1R Cube is a fantastic “streaming-first” solution for anyone who wants the big-screen experience without the technical complexity for just $250. While it isn’t built for competitive gaming due to its higher input lag, it’s an ideal choice for families, students, or casual viewers who love the Roku ecosystem. It’s more than just a piece of tech; it’s a portable event-maker that’s as easy to use as the TV in your living room.
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