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Panasonic PT-AE4000E Samsung SP-A600B
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Panasonic PT-AE4000E
Overview - Full review
Samsung SP-A600B
Overview - Full review
Price
Size of projection zone
Panasonic PT-AE4000E
Samsung SP-A600B
Score
4/5
4/5
User Score
Specifications
Specifications
TechnologyTri-LCD
Resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Brightness1600 lumens
Contrast90000
Lamp life2000 h
Sound level22 dB
Price of lamp535 €
Specifications
TechnologyDLP
Resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Brightness1000 lumens
Contrast3000
Lamp life2500 h
Sound level25 dB
Price of lamp344 €
Conclusion
Whether you want to look at the hardware it has or the results it produces, this is a high-end projector, with an excellent 100 Hz mode. Two points count against it though: how loud it is and the poor default settings.
The SP-A600B is a stylish projector that's easy to use: it doesn't take many adjustments at all to produce a very decent image quality. It misses out on our top score because more advanced LCD projectors offer more options. Note that it produces the rainbow effect.
Pros

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Powerful 100 Hz mode

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Huge range of connectivity options

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Extensive lens-shift

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Motorised zoom and focus

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Relatively deep blacks

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Good looks

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Quiet

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Good contrast

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Doesn't use much power on standby

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Easy to set up

Cons

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Style

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No 3D mode

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Default gamma settings

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Noise levels while operating

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Expensive lamp

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Remote not backlit

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No advanced image settings

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Rainbow effect

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No lens shift

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Some chromatic aberrations