NexiGo PJ40 Pro vs Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube
NexiGo PJ40 Pro (#1, best overall) vs Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube (#3): in our Budget Projectors for Bedrooms scoring the NexiGo PJ40 Pro totals 8.9/10 and the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube 8.3/10, the NexiGo PJ40 Pro leading on Picture Quality and Smart Features and the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube on Quiet Operation.
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Side by side
| NexiGo PJ40 Pro | Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube | |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | Native 1080p (4K input support) | Native 1080p (4K input support) |
| Rated Brightness | 800 ANSI lumens | 330 ANSI lumens |
| Smart OS | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Streaming Apps | Built-in (Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube) | Built-in (Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, YouTube) |
| Focus & Keystone | Manual focus, auto keystone | Auto focus & auto keystone |
| Speakers | Dual 20W | Dual 5W Dolby Audio |
| Power | AC only (no battery) | AC only (no battery) |
| Price | Check price → | Check price → |
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 NexiGo PJ40 Pro and the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube made our Top 5 Budget Projectors for Bedrooms, at #1 (best overall) and #3. The best all-around bedroom projector here: independent testing put it at roughly 818 ANSI lumens and a 4,400:1 contrast ratio, the punchiest, most contrast-rich image in the group, and full Google TV means Netflix and Prime Video stream without a dongle. Its only real bedroom drawback is fan noise around 44 dB, louder than the quieter picks below, but the picture and built-in smarts keep it on top. 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.
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 NexiGo PJ40 Pro totals 8.9 out of 10 and the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube 8.3. The widest gap is Picture Quality, where the NexiGo PJ40 Pro scores 9.5 against 7.4 for the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube: dark-room contrast, color, and sharpness. Quiet Operation also separates them: 8 for the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube versus 7.5 for the NexiGo PJ40 Pro.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Rated Brightness: 800 ANSI lumens on the NexiGo PJ40 Pro versus 330 ANSI lumens on the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube; Smart OS: Google TV on the NexiGo PJ40 Pro versus Roku TV on the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube; Streaming Apps: Built-in (Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube) on the NexiGo PJ40 Pro versus Built-in (Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, YouTube) on the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube; Focus & Keystone: Manual focus, auto keystone on the NexiGo PJ40 Pro versus Auto focus & auto keystone on the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube; Speakers: Dual 20W on the NexiGo PJ40 Pro versus Dual 5W Dolby Audio on the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube. They match on Resolution and Power.
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the NexiGo PJ40 Pro for brightest and highest-contrast pick here: independent testing measured about 818 ANSI lumens and a 4,400:1 contrast ratio and full Google TV on board, so Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube stream without adding a dongle; the most common complaint is fan noise is higher than the quieter picks here (around 44 dB measured), which is noticeable in a silent bedroom. 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.
NexiGo PJ40 Pro
- Brightest and highest-contrast pick here: independent testing measured about 818 ANSI lumens and a 4,400:1 contrast ratio
- Full Google TV on board, so Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube stream without adding a dongle
- Very low input lag (~10 ms measured) makes it the best of these for casual gaming
- Dual 20W speakers are louder and fuller than most projectors in this price range
- Fan noise is higher than the quieter picks here (around 44 dB measured), which is noticeable in a silent bedroom
- Manual focus and no optical zoom mean placement takes a little more care
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
Which should you buy?
The NexiGo PJ40 Pro is the better fit for dark bedrooms wanting the best overall picture and cord-cutters who want Google TV without a dongle; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Picture Quality and Smart Features. 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, and the stronger choice if Quiet Operation matters more to you than the overall score. The NexiGo PJ40 Pro is a poor fit for light-sleeper households sensitive to fan noise; the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube is a poor fit for console or PC gaming, given its high input lag.
Choose the NexiGo PJ40 Pro if
- Dark bedrooms wanting the best overall picture
- Cord-cutters who want Google TV without a dongle
- Casual gaming thanks to low input lag
Skip it if
- Light-sleeper households sensitive to fan noise
- Daytime viewing in a bright room
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
Common questions
Is the NexiGo PJ40 Pro better than the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube?
In our Budget Projectors for Bedrooms ranking the NexiGo PJ40 Pro scores higher overall, 8.9 to 8.3, with the biggest advantage in Picture Quality. The Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube is stronger on Quiet Operation, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
What is the main difference between the NexiGo PJ40 Pro and the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube?
The headline spec difference is Rated Brightness: 800 ANSI lumens on the NexiGo PJ40 Pro versus 330 ANSI lumens on the Aurzen EAZZE D1R Cube. In use, the gap that matters most is Picture Quality (9.5 vs 7.4 in our scoring): dark-room contrast, color, and sharpness.