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Samsung SP D400 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,650Native panel resolution:1024x768ANSI lumens:4000Throw ratio:1.8-2.1:1Lamp life:2000 hours

Samsung SP D400 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 D400
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

90%

5.5

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 93% of projectors
4.4

Value for money

Value for money
4.4/ 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%

1.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
5.5

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 91% of models
Score components

42%

6.3

Image Quality

22%

5.2

Projection & Lens

12%

5.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.9

Audio & Features

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

5.0

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 91%
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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%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £1,650
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Technical Specifications of projector Samsung SP D400

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 91% of models
Score components:

42%

6.3

Image Quality

22%

5.2

Projection & Lens

12%

5.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.9

Audio & Features

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

5.0

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 D400 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 64.5% of projectors.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
4.4/ 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%

1.8

Price

4.4
ANSI lumens
4,000
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 4,000 ANSI lumens, brighter than 85.9% of projectors and equal to 5.2% 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.
Full on/off contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1024x768
This projector uses a native resolution of 1024x768, lower than 88.3% of projectors and equal to 5.5% of projectors.
Output Resolution
1024x768
This projector supports output resolution up to 1024x768, lower than 89.2% of projectors and equal to 5.5% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.8-2.1:1
Min throw distance
?
Max projection size
250 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 250 inch, larger than 50.1% of projectors and equal to 1.2% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.2
Market range: <1.1 – >2.1
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.2, narrower than 63.1% of projectors and equal to 22.1% 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.
Different HDMI ports reach 10.2 and 4.95 Gbps.
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N. of HDMI ports
0
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 0 HDMI port/s, fewer than 96.9% of projectors and equal to 3.2% 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
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)
2,500 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 2,500 hours, longer than 98.8% of projectors and equal to 0.6% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
350 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 350 W of power, more than 82.1% of projectors and equal to 2.2% of projectors.
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Samsung SP D400 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 81.8% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (4,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    4,000 vs 2,200
  • 4 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (26 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    Eco mode figure.
    26 dB vs 30 dB
  • 2 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (26 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    Eco mode figure.
    26 dB vs 28 dB
  • Includes VGA
    This projector includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 45.3% of projectors include VGA input.
  • 81.8% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (4,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    4,000 vs 2,200
  • Includes VGA
    This projector includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 45.3% of projectors include VGA input.
  • 4 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (26 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    Eco mode figure.
    26 dB vs 30 dB
  • 2 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (26 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    Eco mode figure.
    26 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.
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1024x768 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1024x768 vs 1920x1080
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1024x768 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1024x768 vs 1920x1080
  • 2 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (0 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    0 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
  • 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
  • 48.3% worse value for money
    Samsung SP D400 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (4.39 vs 6.5).
    4.39 vs 6.51
  • 4.87x less popular
    Samsung SP D400 has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 2.14x more expensive
    Samsung SP D400 is more expensive than the average projector (£1,650 vs £770).
    £1,650 vs £770
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1024x768 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1024x768 vs 1920x1080
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1024x768 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1024x768 vs 1920x1080
  • 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
  • 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.
    Full on/off 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.
  • 11.8% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (75 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    75 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 0.1 2x narrower zoom range
    This projector has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.2 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.2 vs 1.3
  • 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
  • 2 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (0 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    0 vs 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.
  • 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
  • 17,500 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (2,500 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    2,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 115 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (350 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    350 W vs 235 W
  • 87.1% heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (5.8 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    5.8 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 203 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (348 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    348 mm vs 145 mm
  • 13 older model
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2008 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    October 2008
    2008 vs 2021
  • 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

What customers like about Samsung SP D400

  • High brightness (4,000 ANSI lumens) effectively overcomes ambient light in most rooms
  • Exceptional video performance and image clarity for a data-focused projector
  • Stylish and unique 'Italian car' inspired curved design
  • Quiet operation with a low-frequency fan noise (30dB in normal mode, 26dB in eco)
  • Simple yet effective remote control with direct input selection
  • Virtually maintenance-free due to the lack of air filters in its DLP engine

What customers don't like about Samsung SP D400

  • Limited placement flexibility due to a short 1.15:1 zoom lens
  • Lack of on-board audio capability (no built-in speakers or audio ports)
  • Short lamp life (2,000 hours in normal mode) compared to modern competitors
  • Potential for 'rainbow' artifacts due to the slower 2x speed color wheel
  • Unimpressive brightness uniformity (rated at roughly 60%)
  • Curved casing makes it difficult to find a compatible third-party carry bag

Verdict

The Samsung SP-D400 is a professional-grade XGA conference room projector featuring a high brightness of 4,000 ANSI lumens and a 3,000:1 contrast ratio for clear visibility in well-lit environments. It utilizes DLP display technology with a native resolution of 1024x768 pixels and supports HD video modes up to 1080i, offering connectivity through HDMI, VGA, and USB ports. Main pros include its impressive light output, relatively quiet operation at 30 dB, and a sleek, compact design weighing approximately 5.8 kg. However, some cons include a standard lamp life limited to 2,000–2,500 hours and a curved casing that can make finding compatible carrying cases difficult.

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