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Paris Rhone SP005 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£580Native panel resolution:3840x2160ANSI lumens:600Throw ratio:1.37:1Lamp life:40000 hours

Paris Rhone SP005 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 10 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Paris Rhone SP005
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
✕
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%

6.7

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

6.7

Reviews score

10%

5.9

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 71% of projectors
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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 50% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

â–²Better than 50%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
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%

5.9

Image Quality

22%

7.2

Projection & Lens

12%

6.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.7

Audio & Features

8%

9.1

Connectivity

6%

5.8

Design & Power

â–²Better than 60%
6.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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6.7

Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.6

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (10)
6 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 4 video reviews, each 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 65%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
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~ £580
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Paris Rhone SP005

Based on 5 · 4

Reviewers love the rich sound and vivid colours, but the built-in software disappoints and the autofocus divides opinion.
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Technical Specifications of projector Paris Rhone SP005

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
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%

5.9

Image Quality

22%

7.2

Projection & Lens

12%

6.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.7

Audio & Features

8%

9.1

Connectivity

6%

5.8

Design & Power

6.7
Reviews score
6.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

7.0
ANSI lumens
600
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 600 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 75.8% of projectors and equal to 0.8% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
1,600:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 1600:1, lower than 79.8% of projectors and equal to 1.2% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
3840x2160
This projector uses a native resolution of 3840x2160, higher than 91.1% of projectors and equal to 4.7% of projectors.
Output resolution
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 71.2% of projectors and equal to 24.6% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCD
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.37:1
Min throw distance
?
Max projection size
200 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 200 inch, smaller than 51.4% of projectors and equal to 12.5% 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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What reviewers say
Input lag
43 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 43 ms, higher than 72.4% of projectors and equal to 0.6% of projectors.
At 1080P/60Hz.
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
2.1
This projector supports HDMI 2.1, more modern than 82.2% of projectors and equal to 17.8% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
48 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 48 Gbps, higher than 90.7% of projectors and equal to 9.3% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 47.3% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector connects to Wi-Fi networks for streaming. 46.7% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This projector uses Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is newer than 83.1% of projectors and the same as in 14.9% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth for speakers and headphones. 49.4% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
5
This projector supports Bluetooth 5, more modern than 62.4% of projectors and equal to 17.1% of projectors.
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What reviewers say
Smart TV features
yes
This projector has built-in smart TV features. 56.2% of projectors offer this.
Android TV built in.
Operating system
Android 9.0
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81% of projectors run Android OS.
Android 9
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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What reviewers say
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
40,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 40,000 hours, shorter than 93.9% of projectors and equal to 0.8% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
40,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 40,000 hours, shorter than 96.1% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
240 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 240 W of power, more than 52.2% of projectors and equal to 1.2% of projectors.
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Paris Rhone SP005 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    This projector corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
    Android TV built in.
  • 10 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 41.2% of projectors support HLG.
  • 2 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2023 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    November 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    This projector corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • 10 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 10 degrees more horizontal correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers horizontal keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Modern HDMI standard
    This projector offers Modern HDMI standard than the average projector (2.1 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    2.1 vs 2
  • 2.67x higher HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (48 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    48 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 24.9% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
    Google Cast supported.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
    Android TV built in.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 2.4x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (24 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 x 12W.
    24 W vs 10 W
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 19.1% of projectors feature Android OS.
    Android 9
  • 20,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (40,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    40,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 20,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (40,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    40,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 72.7% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (600 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    600 vs 2,200
  • 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 (1600:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    1,600:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • 29.4% 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
  • 9 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (40 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    40 dB vs 31 dB
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Narrower color gamut
    This projector has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (68% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    68% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 9.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.7/ 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 65% of models

    6.7

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (10)
    6 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 4 video reviews, each 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.
    6.7 vs 7.4
  • 21.3% lower sentiment score
    5.9 vs 7.5
  • 72.7% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (600 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    600 vs 2,200
  • 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 (1600:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    1,600:1 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
  • Narrower color gamut
    This projector has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (68% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    68% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 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.
  • 50 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (200 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    200 inch vs 250 inch
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 16 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (43 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/60Hz.
    43 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 9 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (40 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    40 dB vs 31 dB
  • 36.9% heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (4.1 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    4.08 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 58.4 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (180.4 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    180.4 mm vs 122 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
Home Cinema Tech Review
≈ estimated
24/06/2024
Long-term test · full picture, menu, gaming and audio tests
Verdict
Paris Rhone SP005 is one of the best price-performance 4K projectors, with fast autofocus and a bright picture.
6.0
Budget Nerd
≈ estimated
01/01/2024
Hands-on review · image, smart features and app tests
Verdict
Paris Rhone SP005 delivers a good picture and value if you ignore its smart features, which are not ready yet.
9.0
Tech Brothers
≈ estimated
21/11/2023
Hands-on review · image, sound and smart system tests
Verdict
Paris Rhone SP005 is called the best projector in its price range, with a sharp image, though the smart system is limited.
9.5
Tek Syndicate
≈ estimated
13/11/2023
Hands-on review · movies, gaming, audio and price check
Verdict
Paris Rhone SP005 is a native 4K projector that is an easy buy at this price, with a few small limits.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
25/06/2024
Lab test · Room-to-room projector
Verdict
The Paris Rhône SP005 is an affordable portable that looks good with 1080p content but struggles with 4K HDR discs, so stick to 1080p.
8.0
appleinsider.com
✓ explicit
14/01/2024
Hands-on test · Home theater 4K
Verdict
The Paris Rhone SP005 suits indoor home theaters with rich built-in sound and plenty of ports, but its remote is the only control.
6.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
28/11/2023
Hands-on test · Native 4K projector
Verdict
The Paris Rhone SP005 is a native 4K projector with strong sound and easy-to-reach ports, but fan noise and clumsy Android TV apps let it down.
6.0
digitalcameraworld.com
✓ explicit
03/01/2024
Hands-on review · Native 4K image
Verdict
The Paris Rhone SP005 offers native 4K and a reasonably bright image for its class, but its clumsy Android apps are best bypassed with a streaming stick.
6.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
26/06/2024
Lab test · Home cinema 1080p
Verdict
The Paris Rhone SP005 handles 1080p content well, but it struggles with 4K HDR discs and shows less detail than its 4K label suggests.
6.0
gamerevolution.com
✓ explicit
06/12/2023
Hands-on test · Movies and gaming
Verdict
The Paris Rhone SP005 has good sound and picture for movies and casual gaming, but its True 4K output is really 1080p and latency hurts fast shooters.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Paris Rhone SP005

  • Affordable 4K resolution compared to high-end competitors
  • Strong built-in audio quality with dual speakers
  • Bright enough for dark rooms and manageable in low ambient light
  • Comprehensive connectivity including WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and multiple ports
  • Useful auto-setup features like autofocus and keystone correction
  • Stylish and professional minimalist design

What customers don't like about Paris Rhone SP005

  • Subpar Android TV 9.0 operating system with app stability issues
  • Inconsistent 4K HDR performance and occasional frame drops
  • Noticeable fan noise, though often masked by the speakers
  • Fiddly remote-based navigation in apps designed for touch
  • Auto-keystone and obstacle avoidance often require manual fine-tuning
  • Bulky size and lack of carrying case limit portability
  • Long input lag for competitive gaming

Verdict

The Paris Rhone SP005 is a budget-friendly home cinema projector featuring a native 4K UHD resolution (3840 x 2160) with HDR10+ support and a brightness of 600 ANSI lumens. Its main characteristics include a single-chip LCD engine, an LED light source rated for 40,000 hours, and smart features like auto-focus, auto-keystone correction, and intelligent obstacle avoidance. Key pros are its impressive image sharpness for the price, dual 12W (24W total) speakers with 3D Soundscape technology, and versatile connectivity including HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 6, and USB-C. However, main cons include a dated Android TV 9.0 operating system that can be sluggish or incompatible with certain apps, noticeable fan noise up to 40dB, and a brightness level that requires a darkened room for optimal performance.

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