Aurzen Zip Pro tri-fold portable projector, Digi Mart USA News: Aurzen’s Zip Pro is a larger successor to the original Zip, a double-hinge, three-part-folding portable projector with built-in power and onboard sound. The reviewer describes it as a very different device from its predecessor, shown at IFA 2026 in Berlin in September.
The Zip Pro weighs 20.6 oz (586 g), more than double the original’s 9.8 oz (280 g). When folded it measures 4.53 x 4.53 x 1.73 in (115 x 97 x 44 mm), compared with 3.3 x 3.1 x 1 in (84 x 78 x 36 mm) for the earlier model, so it is no longer the pocket-sized device its predecessors were.
The main upgrades are a move from 720p to 1080p resolution, a 1.2:1 throw ratio and 4-point keystone correction instead of vertical-only auto correction. The reviewer found autofocus and keystone adjustment quick, with a reported keystone range of ±20 degrees vertically and ±15 degrees horizontally.
The projector is rated for images up to 115 diagonal inches, though the reviewer found the best results between 50 and 70 inches.
Brightness is the main limitation. The LED light source produces 200 ANSI lumens, double the original’s output, but the reviewer says this is still far from enough for moderate room lighting or shaded daylight.
Reported contrast is 300:1, and colour gamut coverage is 85% of NTSC. Eco mode provides up to 2.5 hours of use from a 38-Wh battery, while the 200-lumen conference mode requires extra power through a Type-C port.
Connectivity relies on casting and mirroring over AirLink, Miracast, AirPlay, DLNA or Google Cast rather than a smart operating platform. A USB-C port allows wired connection, and the reviewer notes that the Zip Pro can connect directly to a Nintendo Switch without a dock.
Reported input latency of 20 to 40 milliseconds is described as suitable for casual gaming. An optional CastPlay Pro adapter, listed at US$129.99 for pre-order in the US, is intended for DRM-protected wireless streaming, but the reviewer did not test it.
The reviewer said the built-in speakers, now 2 watts each, still sounded too tinny for pleasant listening, though Bluetooth 5.4 can connect to two headphones at once. The on-device touch display is small, so the reviewer recommends using the AurzenHub app for network passwords and playback control.
The Zip Pro is priced at US$629.99 and is available now.
