Enceinte pixel art Divoom Ditoo-Pro sur un bureau

In short: Pixoo to display pixel art, Times Gate for a desk dashboard, Times Frame for photos, Ditoo-Pro, MiniToo, Tiivoo-2 or FlowToo if you want a speaker first and foremost. The full range is here: Divoom — pixel art displays and speakers.

What exactly is Divoom?

Divoom makes objects whose screen you program pixel by pixel from a free app on iOS and Android. You can draw your own designs, load animations from the community, or display the time, the weather or a follower counter. They are neither video screens nor consoles: they are retro-geek decor pieces that change their look to suit your mood.

One point to be clear on before you choose: no Divoom ships with licensed game artwork. The characters you sometimes see in other sellers' photos are not part of the product. What you display is a matter of your own private use.

The comparison in one table

Model What it is Screen Who it's for Price
Pixoo-64 II Wall-mounted or desk pixel art display 64×64 LED, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Streamers, fans of detailed pixel art €144.90
Times Gate 5-screen dashboard 5 colour LCDs, 128×128, RGB Gaming setups, data tracking €134.90
Times Frame Photo frame with a floating screen Transparent IPS, 64 GB, Wi-Fi Family photos, gifts €194.90
Ditoo-Pro 15 W speaker with a vintage mini PC look Pixel LED screen, mechanical keys Desks, home computer fans €97.90
Tiivoo-2 Speaker shaped like a little TV set Photo album, lyrics, pixel art Bedrooms, decor gifts €85.90
MiniToo Palm-sized mini speaker Pixel LED screen First Divoom, small budgets €71.90
FlowToo Bedside speaker and alarm clock 2.26-inch screen Bedside tables, sleep €97.90

You want to display pixel art: the Pixoo-64 II

It is the sharpest screen in the Pixoo range: 64 pixels per side, or 4,096 dots you can set one by one. At this resolution a character is recognisable, an animated scene takes shape and a short text stays readable from a distance. Its real advantage is dual-band Wi-Fi: a YouTube or Twitch follower counter, the weather or a stock price stay up to date continuously, with no phone nearby.

What it doesn't do: it replaces neither a monitor nor a photo frame. 4,096 pixels is a lot for pixel art and very little for a photo. It runs plugged in.

You want a dashboard: the Times Gate

Five small 128×128-pixel colour screens, lined up in a chassis styled like a spaceship door, with an RGB glow around the edges. Each screen shows its own content: the time in two cities, the weather, a stock price, your follower counter, a little animation. It is the object that turns a desk into a cockpit. Available in silver and yellow.

What it doesn't do: these are thumbnails. You read a number or an icon on them, not an email. Live data requires an internet connection.

You want to display your photos: the Times Frame

Its screen is transparent: the photo seems to float in front of the frame, with a real sense of depth. It stores your photos and videos on 64 GB and receives them remotely, including ones sent by your loved ones. Between photos, it becomes a clock, a weather station or a calendar, with over 400 clock faces. Black, pink or white.

What it doesn't do: it is not a tablet. No third-party apps, no video streaming.

You want a speaker first and foremost

  • Ditoo-Pro: the most accomplished. 15 W tuned by DSP, mechanical keyboard keys, a small joystick, FM radio and microSD playback. The look of an 80s home computer, in white, pink or black.
  • Tiivoo-2: a miniature retro TV set, complete with antenna. Its screen works as a photo album and displays song lyrics. Pink, white or green.
  • MiniToo: the entry-level model. A retro computer that fits in your palm, with a pixel screen, alarm clock and white noise. Comes in a gift box.
  • FlowToo: the bedside speaker. 10 W, over 90 white noise sounds and an alarm that gently raises the volume and the light. White or black.

What they don't do: these are desk or bedside speakers, not living-room ones. Their small built-in games are made by Divoom: none of them runs retro games.

What to know before you buy

  • The Divoom app is essential for customising the display. It is free, but its usability and updates are down to Divoom.
  • No licensed artwork is supplied. The app's gallery is fed by its community.
  • Delivery in 10 to 18 days, dispatched within 3 to 5 days. 2-year legal guarantee of conformity, returns within 14 days.

Frequently asked questions

Which Divoom should I give to someone who knows nothing about them?

The MiniToo or the Tiivoo-2: they are speakers first, useful straight out of the box, and their screen can then be customised at their own pace.

Which model for a streamer?

The Pixoo-64 II for a live follower counter, or the Times Gate to track several pieces of data at once.

Can you play retro games on a Divoom?

No. Some models include small games designed by Divoom, but none of them is a console.

Do I need a subscription?

No, the Divoom app is free.

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