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Samsung SP A600 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£880Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:1000Throw ratio:1.53-1.99:1Lamp life:3000 hours

Samsung SP A600 Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung SP A600
5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best projectors on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

90%

5.2

Technical score

10%

7.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 94% of projectors
5.6

Value for money

Value for money
5.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 81%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

42%

5.6

Image Quality

22%

5.1

Projection & Lens

12%

5.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.9

Audio & Features

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

5.3

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 95%
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

5.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 84%
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Technical Specifications of projector Samsung SP A600

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

42%

5.6

Image Quality

22%

5.1

Projection & Lens

12%

5.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.9

Audio & Features

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

5.3

Design & Power

5.2
User score
User score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

5.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.3
Popularity
Popularity
5.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 56% of models
Popularity:
Samsung SP A600 has a popularity score of 5.8 points, which is higher than 56.2% of projectors.
5.8
Value for money
Value for money
5.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

5.6
ANSI lumens
1,000
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 1,000 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 67.7% of projectors and equal to 2.7% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
3,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 3000:1, lower than 61.7% of projectors and equal to 5.8% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 59.7% of projectors.
Output Resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 24.9% of projectors and equal to 41% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.53-1.99:1
Min throw distance
?
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.9% of projectors and equal to 37.9% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.3
Market range: <1.1 – >2.1
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.3, wider than 39.5% of projectors and equal to 13.7% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not support ALLM. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
1.3
This projector supports HDMI 1.3, older than 88.9% of projectors and equal to 7.9% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 52.5% of projectors and equal to 45.2% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45% of projectors and equal to 47.7% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not support Wi-Fi. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have smart TV features. 43.8% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 35.2% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
lamp
This projector uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 67.1% of projectors and equal to 33% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
no
This projector does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
3,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 3,000 hours, longer than 91% of projectors and equal to 4.5% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
285 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 285 W of power, more than 63% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
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Samsung SP A600 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 0.18 inch larger DMD chip
    This projector has a higher DMD chip size than the average projector (0.7 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    0.65 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • 4 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (24 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    24 dB vs 28 dB
  • 53.5 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Includes VGA
    This projector includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 45.3% of projectors include VGA input.
  • 0.18 inch larger DMD chip
    This projector has a higher DMD chip size than the average projector (0.7 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    0.65 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • 53.5 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Includes VGA
    This projector includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 45.3% of projectors include VGA input.
  • 4 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (24 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    24 dB vs 28 dB
  • 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
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% 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
  • 54.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (1,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    1,000 vs 2,200
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.3 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    1.3 vs 2.0
  • 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
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • 16.6% worse value for money
    Samsung SP A600 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.58 vs 6.5).
    5.58 vs 6.51
  • 8.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average projector
    Samsung SP A600 has a lower user score than the average projector (7.35 vs 8.000).
    7.35 vs 8
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% 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
  • 54.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (1,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    1,000 vs 2,200
  • No 3D support
    This projector does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55% of projectors support 3D playback.
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (3000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    3,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not support 3D glasses, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D glasses.
  • 20 degrees less vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (10 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    10 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
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.3 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    1.3 vs 2.0
  • 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
  • Old HDCP version
    This projector has Old HDCP version than the average projector (1.1 vs 2.2). The average projector supports HDCP 2.2.
    1.1 vs 2.2
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • No Bluetooth support
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • No 3.5 mm jack
    This projector does not include a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the average projector does. 82.9% of projectors include a 3.5 mm audio jack.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This projector has fewer USB ports than the average projector (0 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • No built-in speaker
    This projector drawback: no built-in speaker. 85.3% of projectors have a built-in speaker.
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • 17,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (3,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    Eco mode rating.
    3,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 51.6% heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (4.7 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    4.7 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 12 older model
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2009 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    September 2009
    2009 vs 2021
  • 50 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (285 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    285 W vs 235 W
  • 0.5 W higher standby power
    This projector uses more standby power than the average projector (1 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
    1 W vs 0.5 W

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Samsung SP A600

  • Accurate and natural colour reproduction out of the box
  • Extremely quiet operation, especially in Eco mode
  • Sharp and clean 1080p image quality with film-like detail
  • Minimal 'rainbow effect' for a DLP projector due to its 6-segment colour wheel
  • Strong brightness in its best cinema modes compared to competitors in its class
  • Sleek and stylish gloss-black design

What customers don't like about Samsung SP A600

  • Lack of vertical or horizontal lens shift, making placement difficult
  • Small, non-backlit remote control that is easy to lose or use upside-down
  • Moderate levels of digital image noise in some mid-tone scenes
  • Limited black levels and contrast compared to higher-end LCD or LCoS models
  • Noticeable heat output from the right side of the unit
  • Touch-sensitive on-unit buttons are difficult to see and use in the dark

Verdict

The Samsung SP-A600B is a full HD (1920 x 1080) home cinema projector featuring a single-chip DLP engine with a six-segment color wheel and TI's BrilliantColor technology. Its core specifications include 1,000 ANSI lumens of brightness, a 3,000:1 contrast ratio, and a lamp life of up to 4,000 hours in Eco mode. Key characteristics include ultra-quiet operation at just 24dB, 24p True Film support for cinematic motion, and extensive connectivity with two HDMI inputs, component, and VGA ports. Pros include exceptional out-of-the-box color accuracy, a sharp and film-like image, and an elegant glossy black aesthetic. However, it lacks a lens shift mechanism for easier placement, and the 1,000-lumen brightness makes it less suitable for rooms with significant ambient light.

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