The Splay Max: A Folding Portable 35" Monitor

It's been four years since we looked at the Arovia Splay, a portable monitor that takes a collapsible softbox form factor. Since then the projector-based unit has received generally positive reviews, despite its chief drawback: You won't be using this in a brightly-lit space. For many, the convenience of being able to carry an extra monitor that folds down to the size of a book is attractive.The company says a frequent customer request is to release a bigger version—the original Splay was 24"—and now they've obliged. Their Splay Max unfurls to a whopping 35". The softbox screen can also be removed, allowing you to use it as a standalone projector. The company says it can project an 80" to 100" image. The Splay Max has been successfully Kickstarted, with 32 days left to pledge at press time. Units start at $744 and are scheduled to ship in November.

Jun 11, 2025 - 21:25

The Splay Max: A Folding Portable 35" Monitor

It's been four years since we looked at the Arovia Splay, a portable monitor that takes a collapsible softbox form factor. Since then the projector-based unit has received generally positive reviews, despite its chief drawback: You won't be using this in a brightly-lit space. For many, the convenience of being able to carry an extra monitor that folds down to the size of a book is attractive.

The company says a frequent customer request is to release a bigger version—the original Splay was 24"—and now they've obliged. Their Splay Max unfurls to a whopping 35".

The softbox screen can also be removed, allowing you to use it as a standalone projector. The company says it can project an 80" to 100" image.

The Splay Max has been successfully Kickstarted, with 32 days left to pledge at press time. Units start at $744 and are scheduled to ship in November.