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Crosstour P600 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£60Native panel resolution:800x480ANSI lumens:?Throw ratio:?Lamp life:55000 hours

Crosstour P600 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

5.2

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

5.2

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 96% of projectors
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 64%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

42%

5.2

Image Quality

22%

4.6

Projection & Lens

12%

5.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.7

Audio & Features

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

6.8

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 95%
5.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 97% of models

5.2

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 97%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £60
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Technical Specifications of projector Crosstour P600

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

42%

5.2

Image Quality

22%

4.6

Projection & Lens

12%

5.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.7

Audio & Features

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

6.8

Design & Power

5.2
Reviews score
5.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.3
ANSI lumens
?
Contrast ratio
2000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 2000:1, lower than 72% of projectors and equal to 7.3% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
800x480
This projector uses a native resolution of 800x480, lower than 99.2% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
Uses XPR pixel-shifting for 4K output.
Output resolution
800x480
This projector supports output resolution up to 800x480, lower than 99.4% of projectors and equal to 0.4% of projectors.
Supports 1080p input.
Projection technology
LCD
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Throw ratio
?
Min throw distance
1 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1 m, shorter than 50.1% of projectors and equal to 10% of projectors.
Max projection size
176 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 176 inch, smaller than 65.4% of projectors and equal to 0.3% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54% of projectors and equal to 35.7% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 51.2% of projectors and equal to 46.5% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 54.2% of projectors and equal to 42.9% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.7% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have built-in smart TV features. 43.9% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 36.8% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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Light source type
led
This projector uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.6% of projectors and equal to 39.9% of projectors.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
55,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 55,000 hours, shorter than 97.2% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
LED light source life.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
40 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 40 W of power, less than 94.9% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
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Crosstour P600 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 35,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (55,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    LED light source life.
    55,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
    Dual Speaker.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    Via combined AV input.
    1 vs 0
  • 190 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (40 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    40 W vs 230 W
  • 70.8% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (0.9 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    0.87 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 11x cheaper
    Crosstour P600 is cheaper than the average projector (£60 vs £660).
    £60 vs £660
  • Memory card slot included
    This projector has a memory card slot, while the average projector does not. 9.4% of projectors offer a memory card slot.
    microSD/TF slot.
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 11x cheaper
    Crosstour P600 is cheaper than the average projector (£60 vs £660).
    £60 vs £660
  • Memory card slot included
    This projector has a memory card slot, while the average projector does not. 9.4% of projectors offer a memory card slot.
    microSD/TF slot.
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
    Dual Speaker.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    Via combined AV input.
    1 vs 0
  • 35,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (55,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    LED light source life.
    55,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 190 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (40 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    40 W vs 230 W
  • 70.8% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (0.9 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    0.87 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (800x480 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Supports 1080p input.
    800x480 vs 1920x1080
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (800x480 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    Uses XPR pixel-shifting for 4K output.
    800x480 vs 1920x1080
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 29.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.2/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models

    5.2

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.2 vs 7.4
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser
  • 29.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models

    5.2

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.2 vs 7.4
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (800x480 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Supports 1080p input.
    800x480 vs 1920x1080
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (800x480 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    Uses XPR pixel-shifting for 4K output.
    800x480 vs 1920x1080
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (2000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    2,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • No 3D video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not display 3D with glasses, while the average projector does. 54.4% of projectors offer 3D with glasses.
  • 2 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2019 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    September 2019
    2019 vs 2021
  • 74 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (176 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    176 inch vs 250 inch
  • 15 degrees less vertical correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (15 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    15 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.4 vs 2
  • More outdated HDCP support
    This projector supports an older HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2).
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 40% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (6 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 x 3W.
    6 W vs 10 W
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser
  • 5 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (36 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    Maximum noise rating.
    36 dB vs 31 dB

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
TechUpProduction
≈ estimated
12/12/2020
Hands-on review · image, build and feature tests
Verdict
Crosstour P600 is hard to go wrong with at this price, but keep expectations low since brightness and HD resolution are weak.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Crosstour P600

  • Extremely budget-friendly price point for entry-level use.
  • Compact and lightweight design makes it highly portable for travel or outdoor nights.
  • Includes a variety of accessories like a tripod, HDMI cable, and remote control.
  • Long estimated lamp life of up to 55,000 hours.
  • Multiple connectivity options including HDMI, USB, VGA, and TF card slots.
  • Decent performance for casual viewing in very dark environments.

What customers don't like about Crosstour P600

  • Low native resolution (480p) results in blurry text and lack of fine detail despite 1080p support.
  • Limited brightness requires a near-completely dark room for a usable image.
  • Inconsistent built-in speaker quality; often requires external speakers for a better experience.
  • Manual focus and keystone adjustment can be finicky to get a perfectly sharp edge-to-edge image.
  • Fan noise can be noticeable during quiet movie scenes.
  • Misleading marketing regarding 'lumens' versus actual ANSI lumens brightness.

Verdict

The Crosstour P600 is a budget-friendly mini LED projector designed for home cinema, featuring a native WVGA (800x480) resolution that is compatible with 1080P signals and a contrast ratio of 2000:1. Its main characteristics include an impressive LED lamp life of up to 55,000 hours, dual built-in stereo speakers with surround sound effects, and a highly portable 1.92 lb frame equipped with HDMI, VGA, USB, and MicroSD ports for wide compatibility. Key pros are its compact size, eye-protecting diffuse reflection technology, and versatile installation options like tripod or ceiling mounting. However, notable cons include its relatively low native resolution compared to Full HD models, lack of built-in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for direct smartphone mirroring, and limited performance in well-lit rooms due to its modest 2600-lumen brightness.

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