- Roku unveils two projectors that will use its Smart TV platform
- Both projectors are made by Aurzen and Sharp
- It also brings a free World Cup update to existing devices
Roku has announced the launch of two new projectors, which use its smart TV platform, in the UK market. He also confirmed that a free update for the World Cup was in the works.
Let’s start with the spotlights. The first is made by Aurzen and supports 1080p resolution with 280 ANSI lumens. It will have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, as well as 2 built-in 5W speakers with support for Dolby Audio. It can project an image size of 40 to 100 inches and will come with Auto Keystone and Auto Focus features. It also has an HDMI and USB port. It will be available on Amazon in June.
The Sharp Roku Projector has a similar spec list, with a resolution of 1080p and a brightness of 200 ANSI lumens. It comes with 2 x 3W speakers that support Dolby Audio and also supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It will project an image size of 40 to 120 inches. Its launch is planned for June at Asda and in July at Tesco.
Although UK pricing hasn’t been confirmed, the Aurzen Roku launched in October 2025 in the US and currently retails for $229 (around £170).
The other news from Roku is that it’s bringing a free update, called Football Zone, to existing devices. This will serve as a hub for all World Cup coverage, with the ability to follow particular teams, watch highlights and full match replays and even find additional recommended content such as documentaries. Roku said it had success with this “zone” for the Olympics. The update is free and will affect all existing Roku players (including streaming sticks), TVs, and new projectors.
Roku: the perfect World Cup companion
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I had a chance to see the Aurzen Roku TV Projector in action, and while it won’t dethrone any of the winning options in our best projector rankings anytime soon, it does offer decent picture quality. Watching some clips from a David Attenborough documentary, the textures seemed sharp enough and the colors quite accurate.
I was also pleasantly surprised by how smooth Roku TV was to use. Navigating the Roku menus was easy, and its performance was good for a budget projector. Although I only had a brief demonstration of the Auto Keystone feature, it once again seemed quite effective.
Bringing Roku TV to the spotlight is a great idea, as it’s one of the best smart TV platforms on the market. I just purchased a Roku TV 4K Stick myself, it’s one of the best interfaces I’ve used on a TV. However, what Roku did well was bring its excellent operating system to a budget projector that costs less than many of the best TVs.
If the Aurzen releases in the UK at a similar price to the $229 in the US, it would be a great affordable option for those wanting to watch the World Cup in a large group without shelling out too much money.
Roku has always been great with its free updates and Football Zone looks to be another great addition. Pair it with the Aurzen projector and Roku could be the perfect companion for the World Cup.
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