It has everything we love about the beloved Homestar Flux - sleek design, vivid imagery, quiet motor, simple operation, excellent packaging and an expandable collection of disks, with the added bonus of rechargeability. The high-definition imagery is amongst some of the best we've seen in an affordable star projector/home planetarium.
Should I buy the Orzorz Galaxy Lite Home Planetarium Star Projector? There isn't really a need for a remote control as there are only three functions - there isn't a heap of customizable features (such as different light patterns, speeds or colors like in some of the more ambiance-only projectors) that would warrant having one. There is a choice of three sleep timers: 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or one hour which is handy as the projector doesn't have a remote control. While you may think 'Why would I need my projector to be rechargeable?', there are some good reasons for this - it adds to the positioning flexibility as you aren't tied to being near a wall, you can walk it from room to room, take it to a friend's house or use it in a camper van. We like this - as the product ships all over the world, it prevents unnecessary waste of incorrect plugs being sent out and sitting unused. There isn't a mains plug included, but anything with a USB-A port will work. Using a USB-C to USB-A cable (provided), you can charge the projector to work for up to eight hours without needing a power supply. Usually, it's either mains-powered or AAA battery-powered. One of the stand-out functions of the Orzors Planetarium is that it is rechargeable! We can't remember a time when we reviewed a star projector that can be both mains powered and rechargeable. The Orzors Galaxy Lite Home Planetarium Star Projector is incredibly easy to operate, use three buttons to turn on the device, start/stop rotation, and set the sleep timer - that's all there is to it. The planetarium is controlled using three on-body buttons and is rechargeable using USB-C (Image credit: Tantse Walter) Replacement disks aren't too expensive and there is a vast catalog to choose from, but still, it's best to avoid waste if it can be helped. There is some concern in some reviews we had read before choosing this model, that the colors on the disks fade after prolonged use, we have only been testing it for a week or so, so we can't comment on this specifically, but perhaps something to bear in mind - don't leave it on all night and don't leave the disks out in the sunlight to preserve the colors for as long as possible. We think the images are on par, and dare we say it, better than those projected by the much loved Sega Toys Homestar Flux. Even when it's daytime (as shown in the photograph below) you can still enjoy the projections, unlike some projectors which aren't bright enough to enjoy in anything other than pitch black. When in total darkness, the colors couldn't be more impressive, Orzorz has got this spot on - a large projection area and the image is sharp across the whole projection once focused. You can get a feel for this in the unedited pictures shown in this review. What can we say about the image projections - well, the vivid colors, clarity and brightness blew us away when we turned it on. The dark areas on either side are doorways. The image shows the NGC 2359 (Thor's Helmet) projection on a wall. You turn the focus wheel to make the images pinpoint sharp. You can of course turn the whole device physically around on the surface it's placed on to point the beam in any horizontal direction. The projector is vertically poseable within its base through 180 degrees, with each position giving a satisfying click, allowing a stable projection onto walls or ceilings without the risk of it slipping. The base is strong and wide enough to provide stability to the moveable body of the projector.
There are no garish colors on the device, only discrete branding that gives the product authenticity. It arrives in a stylish black, nicely designed box with a professional-looking finish (just a bit of poor grammar that is a result of being lost in translation). Sometimes when the lesser-known brands of star projectors arrive in the post, it is obvious it is a cheap generic factory model that could be made by and shipped from anywhere - no branding, poor packaging and no indicator that a high-quality product is inside.
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