Orzorz Galaxy Lite Home Planetarium Star Projector Review

Uncover distant planets, stars, and galaxies by immersing your self within the wealthy colours that the Orzorz Galaxy Lite Dwelling Planetarium Star Projector shows in your house.

Orzorz Galaxy Lite Specs

Measurement: 160mm x 120 mm x 120mm
Bulb Sort: LED
Laser: None
Management: On physique
Rotation: Sure
Sleep timer: Sure
Speaker: No
Projection Floor: Max 4m

Orzorz is a comparatively new firm, based in 2019. This and the actual fact their web site and presence on social media (specifically TikTok) is plagued by giveaways, popups and reductions can, on the face of it, really feel a bit of suspect.

However, we went forward and received maintain of 1 so we may put it to the check and provides our trustworthy suggestions and we’re joyful to report that our suspicions weren’t warranted.

The Orzorz Galaxy Lite Dwelling Planetarium Star Projector is without doubt one of the finest star projectors we have examined thus far, giving better-known manufacturers comparable to Sega Toys, Nationwide Geographic, and BlissLights an actual run for his or her cash.

Orzorz Galaxy Lite Dwelling Planetarium Star Projector: Design

Orzorz Galaxy Lite Home Planetarium Star Projector facing to the left with the box in the background

The Orzorz pivots 180 levels in its base, with every of the poseable positions locking into securely to keep away from slipping and the necessity to refocus (Picture credit score: Tantse Walter)

Up to date look
180 diploma positioning
On physique controls

With a contemporary smooth white design, the star projector will go well with most residence decor. Not like another star projectors, specifically the novelty sort such because the Astronaut starry sky projector (opens in new tab) and Dinosaur egg galaxy projector (opens in new tab), and people which are clearly geared in the direction of kids, such because the Nationwide Geographic Junior Astro Planetarium, this system is clearly focused at adults or youngsters.

Generally when the lesser-known manufacturers of star projectors arrive within the submit, it’s apparent it’s a low cost generic manufacturing unit mannequin that might be made by and shipped from wherever — no branding, poor packaging and no indicator {that a} high-quality product is inside. Orzorz appears to be like and feels completely different. It arrives in a trendy black, properly designed field with a professional-looking end (only a little bit of poor grammar that may be a results of being misplaced in translation). There are not any garish colours on the system, solely discrete branding that offers the product authenticity.

The bottom is robust and huge sufficient to supply stability to the moveable physique of the projector. The projector is vertically poseable inside its base by way of 180 levels, with every place giving a satisfying click on, permitting a secure projection onto partitions or ceilings with out the danger of it slipping. You’ll be able to after all flip the entire system bodily round on the floor it is positioned on to level the beam in any horizontal course. You flip the main target wheel to make the photographs pinpoint sharp.

Close up of the focus wheel on the Orzorz Galaxy Lite Home Planetarium Star Projector

Use the sizeable focus wheel to make the photographs seem sharp and centered (Picture credit score: Tantse Walter)

The three perform buttons are small however are barely protruding so they’re straightforward sufficient to seek out in the dead of night, which you will want to do as a distant is not supplied.

A vibrant LED mild shining behind a pictorial movie disk permits Orzorz to breed lifelike, high-quality photographs of house. We like that Orzorz has resisted including the (typically) garish laser ‘stars’ seen on so many fashions; it retains this system as scientific and ‘grownup’ as attainable.

Orzorz Galaxy Lite Dwelling Planetarium Star Projector: Efficiency

Orzorz Galaxy Lite Home Planetarium Star Projector

Photograph of the Pillars of Creation projection on our ceiling. The colours are impressively vivid and vibrant (Picture credit score: Tantse Walter)

Real looking excessive definition imagery
Vivid colours
Simply rivals the Sega Homestar Flux

Customizing your view of house is straightforward with interchangeable disks/slides, the universe’s wonders unfold throughout your ceiling and partitions in gorgeous vividness and realism, and a beneficiant quantity (5) of disks are included within the projector’s preliminary buy.

The included disks embrace the gorgeous Pillars of Creation, NGC 2359 (Thor’s Helmet), the Moon, the Milky Means and the Earth and Moon (on one disk). You’ll be able to increase your assortment with further slide discs in case you want to discover additional into house. There is a huge array to select from, together with some child-friendly slides such because the ‘little astronaut’ cartoon disk and a novelty Christmas-themed slide.

Orzorz Galaxy Lite Home Planetarium Star Projector

That is the disk draw that slots in to the machine. The Milky Means Disk is what appears to be like like a bit of black sq. on this photograph. (Picture credit score: Tantse Walter)

It is quite simple to load a projection disk into the projector’s ‘draw’; they’re a contact on the small facet (in regards to the dimension of 1 / 4) so a bit of fiddly with greater arms however completely doable. The small disks are saved in a bigger round case (one case per slide, every labeled) so you do not lose them or combine them up. The disks solely match into the projector a method to make sure the projection is at all times the appropriate approach up.

In a great state of affairs, the slide deck/draw would have the ability to maintain one or two disks without delay so you possibly can load a pair in and swap between them (sort of like you possibly can within the Brainstorm Toys Deepspace Planetarium (opens in new tab) that we reviewed not too long ago).

Image shows projection of NGC 2359 (Thor's Helmet) on a wall in between two doorways

The picture exhibits the NGC 2359 (Thor’s Helmet) projection on a wall. The darkish areas on both facet are doorways. (Picture credit score: Tantse Walter)

What can we are saying in regards to the picture projections — effectively, the vivid colours, readability and brightness blew us away after we turned it on. You will get a really feel for this within the unedited photos proven on this evaluate.

When in whole darkness, the colours could not be extra spectacular, Orzorz has received this spot on — a big projection space and the picture is sharp throughout the entire projection as soon as centered. Even when it is daytime (as proven within the {photograph} under) you possibly can nonetheless benefit from the projections, in contrast to some projectors which are not vibrant sufficient to get pleasure from in something apart from pitch black. We predict the photographs are on par, and dare we are saying it, higher than these projected by the a lot liked Sega Toys Homestar Flux (opens in new tab).

There may be some concern in some opinions we had learn earlier than selecting this mannequin, that the colours on the disks fade after extended use, we have now solely been testing it for every week or so, so we will not touch upon this particularly, however maybe one thing to remember — do not depart it on all evening and do not depart the disks out within the daylight to protect the colours for so long as attainable. Alternative disks aren’t too costly and there’s a huge catalog to select from, however nonetheless, it is best to keep away from waste if it may be helped.

Photo of the Earth and Moon projection on the ceiling next to a sky light to show how the image is still bright during daytime

Here’s a demonstration of how the projected picture continues to be clear and vivid even in the course of the daytime with loads of mild spilling into the room (Picture credit score: Tantse Walter)

You’ll be able to push the rotate button to make the projected picture slowly rotate, there is just one pace, however that is superb; there is no such thing as a want for it to go any quicker or slower — it is not a celebration projector.

There may be some noise when the motor is rotating the projection, but it surely is not too distracting, and it is solely actually noticeable if the room you are projecting in is close to silent and also you’re sitting near it.

Orzorz Galaxy Lite Dwelling Planetarium Star Projector: Performance

Photo of the control buttons and USB-C output on the Orzorz Galaxy Lite Home Planetarium Star Projector

The planetarium is managed utilizing three on-body buttons and is rechargeable utilizing USB-C (Picture credit score: Tantse Walter)

Shut down timer — three choices
Rechargeable
Interchangeable disks

The Orzors Galaxy Lite Dwelling Planetarium Star Projector is extremely straightforward to function, use three buttons to activate the system, begin/cease rotation, and set the sleep timer — that is all there may be to it.

One of many stand-out capabilities of the Orzors Planetarium is that it’s rechargeable! We will not keep in mind a time after we reviewed a star projector that may be each mains powered and rechargeable. Often, it is both mains-powered or AAA battery-powered. Utilizing a USB-C to USB-A cable (supplied), you possibly can cost the projector to work for as much as eight hours with no need an influence provide. There is not a mains plug included, however something with a USB-A port will work. We like this — because the product ships all around the world, it prevents pointless waste of incorrect plugs being despatched out and sitting unused.

When you might imagine ‘Why would I want my projector to be rechargeable?’, there are some good causes for this — it provides to the positioning flexibility as you are not tied to being close to a wall, you possibly can stroll it from room to room, take it to a buddy’s home or use it in a camper van.

There’s a selection of three sleep timers: quarter-hour, half-hour, or one hour which is helpful because the projector would not have a distant management. There is not actually a necessity for a distant management as there are solely three capabilities — there is not a heap of customizable options (comparable to completely different mild patterns, speeds or colours like in a number of the extra ambiance-only projectors) that might warrant having one.

Ought to I purchase the Orzorz Galaxy Lite Dwelling Planetarium Star Projector?

Orzorz Galaxy Lite Home Planetarium Star Projector

The high-definition imagery is amongst a number of the finest we have seen in an reasonably priced star projector/residence planetarium. (Picture credit score: Tantse Walter)

Merely put, sure. It has every part we love in regards to the beloved Homestar Flux — smooth design, vivid imagery, quiet motor, easy operation, glorious packaging and an expandable assortment of disks, with the added bonus of rechargeability. All that, and it nonetheless comes at a fraction of the fee as better-known, highly-reviewed merchandise.

It is also price mentioning that the product comes with a one-year producer’s guarantee, the customer support is nice, and the workers at Orzorz could not be extra useful.

If the Orzorz Galaxy Lite Dwelling Planetarium Star Projector isn’t for you

The Orzorz Galaxy Lite Dwelling Planetarium Star Projector shows scientific imagery, however you would possibly need to contemplate a non-scientific projector such because the BlissLights Sky Lite Evolve (opens in new tab). This projector cares much less about scientific accuracy and extra about creating an thrilling, colourful surroundings for events, bedrooms, gaming rooms and past. It affords app and voice management and has a small, discreet, spherical design. The packaging is nicer than what we have seen on many star projectors, so it might be good to present as a present.

If you happen to’re purchasing for a kid, you would possibly need to take a look at the Dinosaur Egg Galaxy Star Projector (opens in new tab). Just like the aforementioned SkyLite Evolve, it is not scientific or instructional, but it surely’s a novelty merchandise so as to add ambiance to a room or to make use of as a sleep help. The hatching dinosaur egg design will enchantment to any younger house or dinosaur fan.

Lastly, we have talked about it a couple of instances all through this evaluate — the Sega Toys Homestar Flux (opens in new tab) continues to be a favourite amongst those that need to convey the cosmos indoors. You’ll be able to’t go unsuitable with a type of. In our opinion, although, the Orzorz Planetarium does every part the Homestar Flux does and extra, with a lower cost tag.

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