Short answer: Cozey's Stella media unit is a low, compact stand built from 22.4 inches (57 cm) modules, open or closed, that you can link up to four. Aurora is a taller credenza of 32.1 inches (81.5 cm) units with doors, adjustable shelves and ventilation. Choose Stella for a small wall, Aurora for a longer closed one.
Both are modular, so the choice is height, width steps and open storage. At Cozey, we sell them side by side, and this page sets the figures together so you can decide from your wall and TV. For a wider choice, see our guide to choosing a credenza or media unit.
On This Page
- How do the Stella media unit and Aurora credenza compare at a glance?
- Which is better for a small room or a small wall?
- Which is better for a bigger TV?
- Which has more storage, open or closed?
- How do the finishes and materials compare?
- Which is easier to set up and move?
- Which goes better with my sofa and the rest of the room?
- Which Cozey TV storage should you choose?
- Our recommendation
- Explore our storage
How do the Stella media unit and Aurora credenza compare at a glance?
At Cozey, we list Stella in one to four modules and Aurora in one to three units. The table uses our published sizes, with depths rounded to the nearest 0.5.
How do the Stella media unit and Aurora credenza compare at a glance?
| Feature | Stella media unit | Aurora credenza |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 22.4 inches (57 cm) per module; 44.9 inches (114 cm) for two, 67.3 inches (171 cm) for three, 89.8 inches (228 cm) for four | 32.1 inches (81.5 cm) per unit; 64.2 inches (163 cm) for two, 96.3 inches (244.5 cm) for three |
| Depth | 15.0 inches (38 cm) open, 15.5 inches (40 cm) with a door | 15.0 inches (38 cm) |
| Height | 15.7 inches (40 cm) | 18.5 inches (47 cm) |
| Storage | Each module open or closed with a door | Two doors and two adjustable shelves per unit |
| Cables | Cord opening 15.7 x 2 inches (40 x 5 cm) per module | Built-in ventilation and wire management |
| Finishes | Oak, Walnut | Oak, Walnut, Dove |
Widths are combined widths before any gap you leave between pieces. Our Aurora page rounds one unit to 32 inches, so use the exact figures when you measure.
Which is better for a small room or a small wall?
Stella is the better fit for a small wall, because one module is only 22.4 inches (57 cm) wide and 15.7 inches (40 cm) high. That is 9.7 inches (24.5 cm) narrower than one Aurora unit and 2.8 inches (7 cm) lower, so it leaves more of the wall and the view clear. A single closed module hides a router or console, and also suits a bedroom or entryway.
Aurora still works in a modest room when the wall is a little longer, and one unit holds more behind its two doors. Keep clear floor in front of either piece so the doors can open. Our guide to small space storage has more ideas.
Which is better for a bigger TV?
For a bigger TV, Aurora gets there in fewer pieces, and Stella gets there with more flexibility. A 16:9 screen is roughly 87% of its diagonal in width, so a 55-inch TV is about 48 inches wide and a 65-inch TV is about 57 inches wide. This is general advice, so check your own TV's specification sheet.
Two Stella modules, at 44.9 inches (114 cm), suit a TV up to about 50 inches. Three Stella modules, at 67.3 inches (171 cm), or two Aurora units, at 64.2 inches (163 cm), suit a 55-inch or a 65-inch TV. We do not publish a TV weight limit for either piece, so check your TV's weight and mounting needs before you order.
Which has more storage, open or closed?
Stella gives you the choice and Aurora gives you the doors. Each Stella module is open or closed, so one unit can mix hidden storage for a router or console with open space that keeps a remote within reach. Our Stella page lists mixed layouts for two, three and four modules, such as a closed centre with open ends.
Aurora is a closed credenza, with shelves 15.0 inches (38.2 cm) wide and 12.5 inches (32 cm) deep. We do not list adjustable shelves for Stella, so choose Aurora for items of different heights. Our Stella media unit guide and Aurora credenza guide show every layout.
How do the finishes and materials compare?
Both come in Oak and Walnut, so the two can share one room. Aurora also comes in Dove, which Stella does not. Stella modules are 18 mm MDF with a melamine finish, on steel legs. Aurora is 15 mm MDF with a 0.3 mm layer of real ash veneer, and the finish decides its door style: solid or rattan in Oak, slatted or chevron in Walnut, and textured solid in Dove.
Stella's look comes from its finish and layout, and Aurora is the one to pick when the door style matters. Our guide to table finishes for a light sofa helps with matching wood tones.
Which is easier to set up and move?
Stella ships in smaller boxes: a door module box is 26 x 18.1 x 7.9 inches (66 x 46 x 20 cm) and weighs 35.7 lb (16.2 kg). Aurora ships in two boxes per unit, the longest 34.8 inches (88.5 cm) and the heaviest 47.4 lb (21.5 kg). Our guide to measuring stairs, elevators and doorways shows how to check the route.
Both ship flat and connect with plastic clips. Assembly is mostly tool-free: the hardware includes hand screws, and Aurora also has an Allen key. Stella takes 40 minutes per unit with a door and 30 minutes without, and Aurora takes 40 minutes.
Which goes better with my sofa and the rest of the room?
Both go with any of our sofas, so the choice follows the wall. Our collections are Ciello, a soft sofa with deep loose cushions, Gaia, a soft seat with a high backrest, Cassini, a curved low layout, and Atmosphere, our deepest seat, plus the sofa beds Neptune and Orian. Preview a sofa and its footprint in Cozey Studio, then compare it with the TV wall.
Stella pairs with our Stella coffee table, also in Oak and Walnut. Aurora pairs with wall storage above it: Altitude wall shelves and cabinet and the Themis modular wall system both hang above a low credenza. See our Altitude guide and Themis guide.
Which Cozey TV storage should you choose?
At Cozey, we suggest choosing by wall width and TV width first, and by the look of the front second.
- Choose Stella if you have a small wall or a small to mid-size TV, want open and closed storage in one piece, or want the lowest profile at 15.7 inches (40 cm).
- Choose Aurora if you have a longer wall or a TV of 55 inches or more, or want doors on everything, adjustable shelves, door styles or ventilation.
- Choose a Mensa credenza instead if you want one 52.8 inches (134 cm) closed cabinet that is taller still. See our Mensa credenza guide.
Our recommendation
At Cozey, we recommend Stella for a small wall and Aurora for a longer closed wall, and we suggest measuring your TV first. Pick Stella for the lowest profile, open and closed storage and a build that grows module by module. Pick Aurora for doors, adjustable shelves, door styles and ventilation for electronics. Either way, preview the room in Cozey Studio and check the product page before you order.
Explore our storage
- Stella media unit
- Aurora credenza
- Stella media unit guide
- Aurora credenza guide
- How to choose a credenza or media unit
- Mensa credenza guide
- Living room storage
- Cozey Studio
More Cozey comparisons: Mensa vs Aurora Credenza, Stella Media Unit vs Mensa Credenza.
Product specifications can change. Check the current dimensions on the product page before ordering.