{"id":898884,"date":"2025-05-08T08:40:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T15:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/?p=898884"},"modified":"2025-05-08T08:37:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T15:37:18","slug":"arovia-splay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/reviews\/arovia-splay","title":{"rendered":"This brilliant portable foldable monitor is like nothing you\u2019ve ever seen [Review] <span style=\"color: #2a7dac\">&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;<\/span>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Arovia Splay Portable Foldable Monitor and Projector is a truly remarkable piece of kit. Not only does it promise a 25-inch, 1080p screen that can fold down to the size of a book, it actually delivers\u2026 with a surprisingly bright, clear image that doesn\u2019t need a darkened room.<\/p>\n<p>As the name indicates, it can also be used as a small portable projector.<\/p>\n<p>I watched hours of TV shows on the Splay, and used it for work, too. I\u2019m truly impressed with the performance. I\u2019m less pleased about the price, though.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Arovia Splay Portable Foldable Monitor and Projector review<\/h2>\n<p>Large LCD screens don\u2019t travel well. I frequently carry <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/reviews\/espresso-17-pro-review-portable-touchscreen-monitor\" data-lasso-id=\"1641758166\">a 17-inch one<\/a>, and it\u2019s just barely fits in a backpack. There\u2019s no way I could get a 25-inch screen in a carry-on bag.<\/p>\n<p>Well, that\u2019s what I would have said until I started using the Arovia Splay. It\u2019s a full 25 inches, but folds down to be the size of a book. Admittedly, it\u2019s a fairly big book, but it easily fits in a roller bag or even a backpack. Alternatively, the accessory won\u2019t take up much room in an RV, tiny apartment, etc.<\/p>\n<p>When I get to my destination, I can pop the screen open and I\u2019m ready to show a presentation to a group of people, or lean back and watch a movie. I can even work from a hotel room on a screen almost as large as the one I use in the office.<\/p>\n<div id=\"lasso-anchor-id-898919-1641758177\" class=\"lasso-container\">\n    <!-- LASSO DISPLAY BOX (https:\/\/getlasso.co) -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-display lasso-cactus lasso-url-amzn-splay-portable-25-foldable-monitor-short-throw-projector-1080p-4hr-battery-dual-speaker-connects-to-laptops-phones-ideal-for-conferences-trade-shows-b2b-mobile-presentation \">\n\t\t<!-- BADGE -->\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- LASSO TITLE, PRICE, DESC, AND IMAGE -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-title\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/amzn-splay-portable-25-foldable-monitor-short-throw-projector-1080p-4hr-battery-dual-speaker-connects-to-laptops-phones-ideal-for-conferences-trade-shows-b2b-mobile-presentation\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"898919\" data-lasso-name=\"Arovia Splay Portable Foldable Monitor &amp; Projector\" title=\"Arovia Splay Portable Foldable Monitor &amp; Projector\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tArovia Splay Portable Foldable Monitor & Projector\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-stars\" style=\"--rating: 5.0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lasso-stars-value\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t5.0\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price-value\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"discount-price\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"latest-price\">$1,299<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Enjoy a 25-inch 1080P display that can fold up and fit in your backpack or camera bag. Image\/video quality is top notch, and the projector doesn\u2019t need a darkened room.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields-pros lasso-fields-2\">\n\t\t<strong>Pros:<\/strong>\n\t\t<ul><li><span class=\"lasso-check\"><span class=\"lasso-check-content\"><\/span><\/span>25-inch screen folds to fit in a carry-on bag<\/li><li><span class=\"lasso-check\"><span class=\"lasso-check-content\"><\/span><\/span>Bright enough for regular room lighting<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields-cons lasso-fields-3\">\n\t\t<strong>Cons:<\/strong>\n\t\t<ul><li><span class=\"lasso-x\"><span class=\"lasso-x-1\"><\/span><span class=\"lasso-x-2\"><\/span><\/span>Pricey<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"lasso-fields-single\">\n\t<strong>Read our hands-on review:<\/strong>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-2\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-image\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/amzn-splay-portable-25-foldable-monitor-short-throw-projector-1080p-4hr-battery-dual-speaker-connects-to-laptops-phones-ideal-for-conferences-trade-shows-b2b-mobile-presentation\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"898919\" data-lasso-name=\"Arovia Splay Portable Foldable Monitor &amp; Projector\" title=\"Arovia Splay Portable Foldable Monitor &amp; Projector\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lasso-image-no-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41+OBM0fELL._SL500_.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Arovia Splay Portable Foldable Monitor &amp; Projector\">\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<!-- BUTTONS -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-3\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-button-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/amzn-splay-portable-25-foldable-monitor-short-throw-projector-1080p-4hr-battery-dual-speaker-connects-to-laptops-phones-ideal-for-conferences-trade-shows-b2b-mobile-presentation\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"898919\" data-lasso-name=\"Arovia Splay Portable Foldable Monitor &amp; Projector\" title=\"Arovia Splay Portable Foldable Monitor &amp; Projector\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\tBuy from B&H\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-button-2\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Portable-Expandable-Display-Ultra-Short-Throw-Projector\/dp\/B07QF3BY3B?tag=cult087-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"898919\" data-lasso-name=\"Arovia Splay Portable Foldable Monitor &amp; Projector\" title=\"Arovia Splay Portable Foldable Monitor &amp; Projector\" data-lasso-button=\"2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\tBuy from Amazon\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<!-- DISCLOSURE & DATE -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-5\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-disclosure\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-6\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4>Table of contents: Arovia Splay review<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#screen\">Image\/video quality is amazingly good<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#vsLCD\">Arovia Splay vs LCD<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#screen2\">Arovia Splay includes revolutionary screen material<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#design\">It\u2019s amazingly foldable<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#design\">Powerful portable projector<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ports\">Connectivity, charging, battery life, etc.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Arovia Splay review: Final thoughts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#price\">Pricing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"screen\">Image\/video quality is amazingly good<\/h3>\n<p>The Arovia Splay isn\u2019t limited to darkened rooms like typical projectors. It\u2019s bright enough to be used in ordinary lighting. More than that, it looks <em>good<\/em> in ordinary lighting, providing vivid colors. I tested it in a variety of rooms, and even my screened-in porch, and it came through time and again. Arovia says the projector goes up to 760 Nits. It has limits, of course. I tested it in a very brightly lit room with multiple skylights and windows and the screen looked washed out.<\/p>\n<p>Even better, the image is more than just bright. It\u2019s 1080P (1920 by 1080 pixels), so it doesn\u2019t look grainy. That said, it needs to be carefully focused to look clear, but once that\u2019s done, I can work with text on the display.<\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t a discount product \u2014 it\u2019s a premium one. I\u2019m not going to cut it any slack. It has to look better than OK. And it does.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling skeptical, it might help to learn that Arovia actually launched the Splay a year ago but only recently began consumer sales because the U.S. military bought up the full output. It\u2019s being used for briefing soldiers in the field.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"31739\" aria-labelledby=\"figcaption_31739\" class=\"wp-caption post-body-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-01.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"1641758167\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-898914\" title=\"Arovia Splay sample image 01 &#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-01-1440x810.jpg\" alt=\"Arovia Splay sample image 01\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-01-1440x810.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-01-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-01-768x432@2x.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-01-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-01-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-01-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-01-1020x574.jpg.webp 1020w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-01-2040x1147.jpg.webp 2040w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-01-1440x810@2x.jpg.webp 2880w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-01-400x225@2x.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"figcaption_31739\" class=\"wp-caption-text\" style=\"border-color: #5f8129;\">Photographing screens is challenging, but this is close what the Arovia Splay looks like in the real world<br \/><span style=\"font-style:italic;font-size:11px\">Photo: Ed Hardy\/Cult of Mac<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"vsLCD\">Arovia Splay vs LCD<\/h3>\n<p>As impressed as I am with this foldable portable monitor, I\u2019m also realistic. Image quality does not fully match a top-quality LCD. The picture is not quite as bright. And while the device does an amazing job holding the screen flat, it\u2019s not perfect, which means the image can\u2019t be as perfectly focused as an LCD.<\/p>\n<p>But we can\u2019t overlook portability. It\u2019s not fair to compare the Arovia Splay to an LCD that\u2019s too big to travel easily. That beautiful LCD in your office won\u2019t impress potential customers at the trade show 500 miles away. Realistically, the competition is between a 25-inch Splay and a 17-inch LCD, as both are equally portable. And if I need to show a sales presentation or video to a group of people somewhere outside of my office, I\u2019d choose the Splay every time. At 25 inches, it has more than double the screen area, making it far easier for a group to see.<\/p>\n<p>The same goes for watching video for relaxation. To lean back and enjoy a movie on a couch, additional screen area makes the Splay a better option than a smaller portable LCD.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, I prefer the LCD when working from my laptop with the screen sitting next to me. From close up, the slight imperfections of the projection screen are more obvious.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"screen2\">Arovia Splay includes revolutionary screen material<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"31739\" aria-labelledby=\"figcaption_31739\" class=\"wp-caption post-body-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-nanomaterial-screen.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"1641758168\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-898906\" title=\"Arovia Splay nanomaterial screen &#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-nanomaterial-screen-1440x810.jpg\" alt=\"Arovia Splay amazing nanomaterial screen\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-nanomaterial-screen-1440x810.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-nanomaterial-screen-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-nanomaterial-screen-768x432@2x.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-nanomaterial-screen-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-nanomaterial-screen-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-nanomaterial-screen-1020x574.jpg.webp 1020w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-nanomaterial-screen.jpg.webp 1559w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-nanomaterial-screen-400x225@2x.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"figcaption_31739\" class=\"wp-caption-text\" style=\"border-color: #5f8129;\">Clenching the Arovia Splay nanomaterial screen in my fist won\u2019t wrinkle it.<br \/><span style=\"font-style:italic;font-size:11px\">Photo: Ed Hardy\/Cult of Mac<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The hardware needed to produce such a gorgeous projected picture requires three major components. One is the projector, then there\u2019s the actual screen, and the third part is the hardware that holds the screen in place in front of the projector. All three components are amazing, but let\u2019s start with the screen.<\/p>\n<p>Going into this Arovia Splay review, I had real doubts about that screen. I was concerned it would wrinkle easily and be a hassle to use. Nothing of the sort happened.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s because Arovia developed a patented nanomaterial for military applications and built it into a product that\u2019s now available for consumers. I spoke with Alexander Wesley, one of the co-founder of Alivia, about this material. He said:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;We believe the future of technology must be durable, recyclable, and adaptable to human needs \u2014 not the other way around. Our breakthrough nanomaterial is central to this vision. It\u2019s what allows the Splay screen to be fully flexible, incredibly durable, and completely collapsible \u2014 a combination that&#8217;s never been possible before. In an industry where &#36;2 trillion of non-durable, non-recyclable tech is discarded each year, this technology changes the game. It&#8217;s not just about making a better display; it&#8217;s about setting a new standard for how technology should behave: smarter, more sustainable, and built around real-world mobility.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>What that means in the real world is that the Splay\u2019s screen can be crumpled up into a case for months, then emerge unwrinkled. Really, completely, totally unwrinkled.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s an ideal material to put into a foldable portable monitor.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"design\">It\u2019s amazingly foldable<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"31739\" aria-labelledby=\"figcaption_31739\" class=\"wp-caption post-body-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-portable-foldable-monitor.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"1641758169\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-898897\" title=\"Arovia Splay Portable Foldable Monitor and Projector &#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-portable-foldable-monitor-1440x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Arovia Splay Portable Foldable Monitor and Projector\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-portable-foldable-monitor-1440x1080.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-portable-foldable-monitor-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-portable-foldable-monitor-768x576@2x.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-portable-foldable-monitor-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-portable-foldable-monitor-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-portable-foldable-monitor-1020x765.jpg.webp 1020w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-portable-foldable-monitor.jpg.webp 1560w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-portable-foldable-monitor-400x300@2x.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"figcaption_31739\" class=\"wp-caption-text\" style=\"border-color: #5f8129;\">The Splay uses a brilliant design to make a 25-inch screen portable.<br \/><span style=\"font-style:italic;font-size:11px\">Photo: Ed Hardy\/Cult of Mac<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Take the Arovia Splay out of its carrying case and it looks a bit like a pterodactyl that got run over by a truck. But pull firmly on the handle built into the projector and it shapes itself into a large display that\u2019s ready to be used in your presentation.<\/p>\n<p>The carrying case is 8.75 inches square and 3.2 inches thick \u2014 small enough to go into a backpack along with your notebook. But it opens to show a 25-inch screen.<\/p>\n<p>When open, the Splay looks like a CRT monitor from years ago covered in black cloth. The projector sits at the back, where its control buttons and ports are easily accessible.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure you take into account how deep this product is when it\u2019s open: front to back measures about 18 inches. This is a lot to get used to if you\u2019re accustomed to almost flat LCDs.<\/p>\n<p>The foldable portable monitor can be mounted onto a tripod, and it comes with a small one. It\u2019s 2.9 pounds, so the weight shouldn\u2019t be a strain for any good tripod.<\/p>\n<p>Peering inside the Arovia Splay turns up one of the secrets of its success: the four struts that unfold to hold the nanomaterial screen in front of the projector. They look like mechanical spider legs, but do their job very well by holding the screen up and aligned correctly, and then folding down to fit in the carrying case.<\/p>\n<p>Setting up the device is quick. Going from the display inside its carrying case to watching video takes just a minute and a half.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"projector\">Powerful portable projector<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"31739\" aria-labelledby=\"figcaption_31739\" class=\"wp-caption post-body-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-projector.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"1641758170\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-898911\" title=\"Arovia Splay projector &#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-projector-1440x810.jpg\" alt=\"Arovia Splay projector\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-projector-1440x810.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-projector-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-projector-768x432@2x.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-projector-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-projector-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-projector-1020x574.jpg.webp 1020w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-projector.jpg.webp 1561w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-projector-400x225@2x.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"figcaption_31739\" class=\"wp-caption-text\" style=\"border-color: #5f8129;\">This projector is the centerpiece of the Arovia Splay.<br \/><span style=\"font-style:italic;font-size:11px\">Photo: Ed Hardy\/Cult of Mac<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the heart of this foldable portable monitor is a small but powerful projector. It\u2019s so bright that the Splay can be used in a room without dimming the lights.<\/p>\n<p>On the top are a basic set of controls for screen brightness, speaker volume, and an on\/off button. There\u2019s also a slider to let you focus the image being projected.<\/p>\n<p>The final button reverses the image \u2014 needed because the Arovia Splay has one more trick up its sleeve. You can remove the screen and use the projector on its own. It\u2019s an easy way to get a larger image \u2014 10 feet across if you want \u2014 and it still looks great.<\/p>\n<p>There are a couple of caveats. Using the projector this way requires a darkened room \u2014 it\u2019s bright but not <em>that<\/em> bright. Also, the process includes detaching and reconnecting each of those mechanical spider legs I mentioned earlier. It\u2019s quite doable, but it\u2019s not a quick and easy job.<\/p>\n<p>The speaker built into the Splay probably isn\u2019t loud enough to be used at a trade show, or even a large meeting room. Consider adding an external Bluetooth speaker to your kit. I used the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/reviews\/enjoy-great-audio-on-the-go-with-this-rugged-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review\" data-lasso-id=\"1641758171\">Victrola Music Edition 1<\/a> in my testing.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ports\">Connectivity, charging, battery life, etc.<\/h3>\n<p>Video comes into the Arovia Splay through the HDMI port on the back of the projector. That\u2019s the only option, but the foldable portable monitor comes with an HDMI adapter you can plug into the USB-C port on your Mac, iPad or iPhone. The necessary HDMI cable also comes in the box.<\/p>\n<p>Charging the Splay\u2019s internal battery takes place through a USB-C port next to the HDMI one. I love that Arovia went with USB-C rather than a DC plug because it can use the same charger and cable as my MacBook. A travel charger with integrated cable is included.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve talked up how bright the projector is, but the downside of that brightness is a heavy toll on the battery. During my testing, I got a bit over an hour of use with the backlight at maximum brightness. At minimum brightness, it\u2019s good for over 3 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Recharging for an hour gets the battery level back up to about 50%. A full charge takes 2.5 hours. The storage case includes a flap so you can charge the projector without removing it.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll need external power at some point. I often kept the Splay connected to a power bank \u2014 I used the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/reviews\/mophie-powerstation-pro-ac-review-external-battery-ac-socket\" data-lasso-id=\"1641758172\">mophie Powerstation Pro<\/a> for many hours of use. But any external battery that puts out at least 15W can do the job.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\">Arovia Splay review: Final thoughts<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"31739\" aria-labelledby=\"figcaption_31739\" class=\"wp-caption post-body-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"1641758173\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-898901\" title=\"Arovia Splay sample image &#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-1440x810.jpg\" alt=\"Arovia Splay in the real world\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-1440x810.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-768x432@2x.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-1020x574.jpg.webp 1020w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-2040x1148.jpg.webp 2040w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-1440x810@2x.jpg.webp 2880w, https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arovia-Splay-sample-image-400x225@2x.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"figcaption_31739\" class=\"wp-caption-text\" style=\"border-color: #5f8129;\">The Arovia Splay actually looks even better than this.<br \/><span style=\"font-style:italic;font-size:11px\">Photo: Ed Hardy\/Cult of Mac<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Everyone I showed this foldable portable monitor to was blown away both by the quality of the picture and how large the screen is compared to the storage case. There\u2019s a good chance your clients or potential customers will be, too.<\/p>\n<p><span title=\"Cult of Mac Rating: 5 stars out of 5\"><span style=\"font-size: 2em; background: #fff; color: #2a7dac\">&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The extreme amounts of innovation built into this product push up the star rating. It\u2019s not perfect, and it costs quite a bit, but there\u2019s nothing truly like it out there.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"price\">Pricing<\/h3>\n<p>The Arovia Splay costs &#36;1,299.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Buy it from:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/amzn-splay-portable-25-foldable-monitor-short-throw-projector-1080p-4hr-battery-dual-speaker-connects-to-laptops-phones-ideal-for-conferences-trade-shows-b2b-mobile-presentation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1641758174\" data-lasso-name=\"Arovia Splay Portable Foldable Monitor &amp; Projector\">B&amp;H<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"lasso-anchor-id-898919-1641758178\" class=\"lasso-container\">\n    <!-- LASSO DISPLAY BOX (https:\/\/getlasso.co) -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-display lasso-cactus lasso-url-amzn-splay-portable-25-foldable-monitor-short-throw-projector-1080p-4hr-battery-dual-speaker-connects-to-laptops-phones-ideal-for-conferences-trade-shows-b2b-mobile-presentation \">\n\t\t<!-- BADGE -->\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- LASSO TITLE, PRICE, DESC, AND IMAGE -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-title\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/amzn-splay-portable-25-foldable-monitor-short-throw-projector-1080p-4hr-battery-dual-speaker-connects-to-laptops-phones-ideal-for-conferences-trade-shows-b2b-mobile-presentation\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"898919\" data-lasso-name=\"Arovia Splay Portable Foldable Monitor &amp; Projector\" title=\"Arovia Splay Portable Foldable Monitor &amp; Projector\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tArovia Splay Portable Foldable Monitor & Projector\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-stars\" style=\"--rating: 5.0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lasso-stars-value\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t5.0\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price-value\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"discount-price\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"latest-price\">$1,299<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Enjoy a 25-inch 1080P display that can fold up and fit in your backpack or camera bag. 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See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/415900\/cult-of-macs-reviews-policy\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1641758175\">our reviews policy<\/a>, and check out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/category\/reviews\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1641758176\">more in-depth reviews of Apple-related items<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We go hands-on with the Arovia Splay: a portable foldable monitor that delivers a bright 25-inch screen anywhere you need one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30085,"featured_media":898885,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31739],"tags":[1478,578,2187,2000],"class_list":["post-898884","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-reviews","tag-ipad-accessories","tag-iphone-accessories","tag-mac-accessories","tag-monitors"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO 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