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Samsung SP A800B Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£3,430Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:1000Throw ratio:1.72-2.24:1Lamp life:2000 hours

Samsung SP A800B 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 A800B
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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

90%

5.5

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 92% of projectors
4.2

Value for money

Value for money
4.2/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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 90% of models
Score components

42%

5.7

Image Quality

22%

6.0

Projection & Lens

12%

4.7

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.5

Audio & Features

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

5.5

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 90%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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 69% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of projector Samsung SP A800B

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
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 90% of models
Score components:

42%

5.7

Image Quality

22%

6.0

Projection & Lens

12%

4.7

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.5

Audio & Features

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

5.5

Design & Power

5.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 69% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Samsung SP A800B has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 64.5% of projectors.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
4.2/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

4.2
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
10,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 10000:1, higher than 44% of projectors and equal to 6.8% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
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
1.72-2.24:1
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
43 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 43 ms, higher than 70.9% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
In Game Mode at 1080P/60Hz.
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.
Different HDMI ports reach 10.2 and 4.95 Gbps.
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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.
Backlit remote included.
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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
2000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 2000 hours, longer than 96.3% of projectors and equal to 3.2% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
?
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Samsung SP A800B vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 0.48 inch larger DMD chip
    This projector has a higher DMD chip size than the average projector (1 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    0.95 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • 6 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (24 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    Eco mode figure.
    24 dB vs 30 dB
  • 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.
    1 vs 0
  • 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.
    Eco mode figure.
    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.
  • 0.48 inch larger DMD chip
    This projector has a higher DMD chip size than the average projector (1 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    0.95 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.
  • 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.
    1 vs 0
  • 6 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (24 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    Eco mode figure.
    24 dB vs 30 dB
  • 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.
    Eco mode figure.
    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.
    Different HDMI ports reach 10.2 and 4.95 Gbps.
    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.
  • 56.2% worse value for money
    Samsung SP A800B has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (4.17 vs 6.5).
    4.17 vs 6.51
  • 4.45x more expensive
    Samsung SP A800B is more expensive than the average projector (£3,430 vs £770).
    £3,430 vs £770
  • 4.87x less popular
    Samsung SP A800B has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 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.
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not support 3D glasses, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D glasses.
  • 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.
    Different HDMI ports reach 10.2 and 4.95 Gbps.
    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
  • 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.
    In Game Mode at 1080P/60Hz.
    43 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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
  • 18,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (2000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    2,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 3.16x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (9.8 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    9.8 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 132 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (432 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    432 mm vs 300 mm
  • 334 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (479 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    479 mm vs 145 mm
  • 85 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (212 mm vs 127 mm). The average projector has a height of 127 mm.
    212 mm vs 127 mm
  • 4.5 W higher standby power
    This projector uses more standby power than the average projector (5 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
    5 W vs 0.5 W
  • 13 older model
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2008 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    January 2008
    2008 vs 2021

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung SP A800B

  • Exceptional color accuracy and natural flesh tones, largely due to Joe Kane's tuning
  • High-quality optics providing excellent sharpness and fine detailing
  • Whisper-quiet operation, measured at approximately 25dB in theater mode
  • Multiple calibrated color gamuts and deep calibration options
  • Support for a native 24fps film mode to eliminate judder from Blu-ray sources
  • Elegant and modern 'shark fin' aesthetic design with touch-sensitive controls

What customers don't like about Samsung SP A800B

  • Inferior black levels and contrast compared to contemporaries using newer DarkChip3 or LCOS technology
  • Absence of horizontal lens shift and digital keystone correction, making placement difficult
  • Susceptible to the 'rainbow effect' due to its single-chip DLP architecture and color wheel
  • Lack of advanced modern features like frame interpolation to smooth motion judder
  • Remote control can be difficult to use in the dark due to small buttons and awkward backlighting
  • Considered poor value at its original $10,000 price point given the technology used

Verdict

The Samsung SP-A800B is a high-end 1080p home theater projector featuring a single 0.95-inch DarkChip2 DLP chipset and a 6-segment color wheel designed in collaboration with video expert Joe Kane. It offers a native 1920x1080 resolution, a brightness of 1,000 ANSI lumens, and a dynamic contrast ratio of 10,000:1 supported by a 'DynamicBlack' variable iris system. Key pros include industry-leading color accuracy with multiple selectable gamuts (SMPTE-C, HD, and EBU), support for 1080p/24fps for authentic cinematic motion, a manual vertical lens shift for flexible installation, and an exceptionally quiet operating noise of 25dB. However, notable cons include its use of older DarkChip2 technology compared to contemporary DarkChip3 or DarkChip4 models, lack of horizontal lens shift or digital keystone correction, and the absence of a 12V trigger for motorized screens.

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