Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube vs NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3)
Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube (#3) vs NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3) (#5, best budget): in our Budget Projectors for Bedrooms scoring the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube totals 8.3/10 and the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3) 7.9/10.
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Side by side
| Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube | NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | Native 1080p (4K input support) | Native 1080p (4K decoding) |
| Rated Brightness | 330 ANSI lumens | 700 ANSI lumens |
| Smart OS | Roku TV | None (needs a streaming stick) |
| Streaming Apps | Built-in (Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, YouTube) | Via HDMI dongle |
| Focus & Keystone | Auto focus & auto keystone | Manual focus, 4D keystone |
| Speakers | Dual 5W Dolby Audio | Dual 20W |
| Power | AC only (no battery) | AC only (no battery) |
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How they differ in real use
Built from our budget projectors for bedrooms scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube and the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3) made our Top 5 Budget Projectors for Bedrooms, at #3 and #5 (best budget). The pick for Roku households and tight budgets: it is the first projector with Roku TV built in, so Netflix (at full 1080p, per Lon.tv), Prime Video, Disney+ and YouTube run without a dongle, AirPlay and Miracast casting are included, and auto focus and keystone square the image from a dresser. It ranks below the TCL C1 because its 330-ANSI-lumen LCD image with a rated 1,500:1 contrast and no HDR is flatter than the top two, and Aurzen's 32-35 dB fan rating has not been independently measured. It ranks above the XGIMI Vibe One because it matches that projector's dark-room brightness (330 ANSI vs about 320) for less money, though the Vibe One adds a battery and Google TV. Its roughly quarter-second input lag in Lon.tv's review rules it out for gaming. The budget baseline: around 692 ANSI lumens and a ~3,170:1 contrast ratio in independent testing for roughly $200, with D65-calibrated color and loud dual 20W speakers. It ranks last for bedroom use specifically because it has no built-in smart platform (you must add a streaming stick for Netflix) and its manual focus asks for more setup patience than the auto-focus picks above.
We score budget projectors for bedrooms on Picture Quality (30%), Quiet Operation (20%), Smart Features (20%), Ease of Setup (15%) and Value (15%). On that basis the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube totals 8.3 out of 10 and the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3) 7.9. The widest gap is Smart Features, where the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube scores 9.2 against 5.8 for the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3): built-in streaming OS and apps. Picture Quality also separates them: 8.4 for the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3) versus 7.4 for the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Resolution: Native 1080p (4K input support) on the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube versus Native 1080p (4K decoding) on the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3); Rated Brightness: 330 ANSI lumens on the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube versus 700 ANSI lumens on the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3); Smart OS: Roku TV on the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube versus None (needs a streaming stick) on the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3); Streaming Apps: Built-in (Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, YouTube) on the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube versus Via HDMI dongle on the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3); Focus & Keystone: Auto focus & auto keystone on the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube versus Manual focus, 4D keystone on the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3); Speakers: Dual 5W Dolby Audio on the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube versus Dual 20W on the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3). They match on Power.
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube for roku TV built in: Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, and YouTube run natively with a Roku remote, and Lon.tv confirmed Netflix streams at full 1080p and auto focus and auto keystone square the image from an angle; Lon.tv and AndroidGuys both report they work well; the most common complaint is 330 ANSI lumens, a rated 1,500:1 contrast and no HDR make it strictly a dark-room projector; Lon.tv found about 85 inches the practical maximum image size. Owners praise the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3) for excellent value: independent testing measured about 692 ANSI lumens and a ~3,170:1 contrast ratio for around $200 and d65-calibrated color out of the box keeps skin tones natural rather than over-saturated; the most common complaint is no built-in smart OS, so you must add a streaming stick for Netflix and other apps.
Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube
- Roku TV built in: Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, and YouTube run natively with a Roku remote, and Lon.tv confirmed Netflix streams at full 1080p
- Auto focus and auto keystone square the image from an angle; Lon.tv and AndroidGuys both report they work well
- Single-chip LCD engine avoids DLP rainbow artifacts, and AndroidGuys lists a sealed optical engine that resists dust
- AirPlay and Miracast casting, plus the Roku mobile app for private listening through phone headphones when someone else is asleep
- 330 ANSI lumens, a rated 1,500:1 contrast and no HDR make it strictly a dark-room projector; Lon.tv found about 85 inches the practical maximum image size
- Very high input lag (around a quarter second in Lon.tv's review) rules it out for gaming
- Aurzen rates the fan at 32-35 dB (its spec sheets differ), but Notebookcheck found the fan on the closely related D1R gets louder in bright scenes outside Low Power mode
NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3)
- Excellent value: independent testing measured about 692 ANSI lumens and a ~3,170:1 contrast ratio for around $200
- D65-calibrated color out of the box keeps skin tones natural rather than over-saturated
- Dual 20W speakers are louder than most projectors in this class
- Rated 700 ANSI with 4K decoding and a 300-inch maximum image
- No built-in smart OS, so you must add a streaming stick for Netflix and other apps
- Manual focus and a dark-room-only image
Which should you buy?
The Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube is the better fit for roku households who want the same interface on the bedroom wall and tight budgets that still want streaming built in without a dongle; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Smart Features and Ease of Setup. The NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3) is the better fit for the tightest budgets wanting real 1080p and households that already own a Fire TV or Roku stick, and the stronger choice if Picture Quality matters more to you than the overall score. The Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube is a poor fit for console or PC gaming, given its high input lag; the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3) is a poor fit for anyone who wants streaming apps built in.
Choose the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube if
- Roku households who want the same interface on the bedroom wall
- Tight budgets that still want streaming built in without a dongle
- Casting from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac via AirPlay
Skip it if
- Console or PC gaming, given its high input lag
- Bright rooms or daytime viewing
Choose the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3) if
- The tightest budgets wanting real 1080p
- Households that already own a Fire TV or Roku stick
- Buyers who want louder built-in speakers
Skip it if
- Anyone who wants streaming apps built in
- Bright or daytime rooms
Common questions
Is the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube better than the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3)?
In our Budget Projectors for Bedrooms ranking the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube scores higher overall, 8.3 to 7.9, with the biggest advantage in Smart Features. The NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3) is stronger on Picture Quality, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
What is the main difference between the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube and the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3)?
The headline spec difference is Resolution: Native 1080p (4K input support) on the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube versus Native 1080p (4K decoding) on the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3). In use, the gap that matters most is Smart Features (9.2 vs 5.8 in our scoring): built-in streaming OS and apps.