{"id":13345,"date":"2023-12-06T21:11:52","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T18:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/13345\/paris-rhone-sp005-projector-review\/"},"modified":"2023-12-06T21:11:52","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T18:11:52","slug":"paris-rhone-sp005-projector-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/?p=13345","title":{"rendered":"Paris Rhone SP005 Projector Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

Paris Rhone SP005 Projector Review\u060c<\/p>\n

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THE Paris Rh\u00f4ne SP005<\/strong> makes big promises, especially at the $699 price point, which could make it one of the most cost-effective projectors on the market. While it works wonderfully and I greatly enjoyed the time spent watching movies and playing games using it, there is one important caveat that potential buyers should be aware of before investing.<\/p>\n

4K?<\/h2>\n
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The projector's main selling point, its “True 4K UHD” resolution, is somewhat misleading. Every input I tried displayed a native resolution of 1080p. Although a 4K signal can be accepted, it seems undersampled.<\/p>\n

It's likely that the Paris Rh\u00f4ne SP005 uses pixel shifting technology to simulate a full 3840×2160 output. While it still looks good on smaller screen sizes, those looking to go beyond 100-inch around would surely like the \u201cTrue 4K UHD\u201d resolution announced. <\/p>\n

Fairly bright<\/h2>\n
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Capping at 600 ANSI lumens might be a problem for some, but I'm quite happy with the brightness in my dimly lit living room area. If you have a semi-treated space where you can block out all sunlight, then I think you will be quite happy with the result.<\/p>\n

The Paris Rh\u00f4ne SP005 doesn't suffer from the washed-out contrast and colors<\/a> that other low-brightness projectors often do, and I feel like its brightness is pretty consistent across the board. <\/p>\n

Turn up the volume<\/h2>\n
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The sound quality of the Paris Rh\u00f4ne SP005 is a definite asset, capable of being sufficient in itself for movie viewing sessions. Obviously, a dedicated solution is better for home theater setups, but the two-speaker system is more than enough to satisfy on its own. The volume gets loud enough to recreate the battle scene from Avengers: Endgame in epic style. <\/p>\n

Almost automatic<\/h2>\n
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Features like autofocus, keystone correction, and intelligent obstacle avoidance are designed to simplify the setup process. They work well enough to get users 90% of the way there, but I found that I had to manually change the settings for optimal sharpness.<\/p>\n

To play or not to play<\/h2>\n
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When it comes to gaming, the Paris Rh\u00f4ne SP005 holds up well against other projectors of similar specifications. For casual use it's perfectly fine and all single-player games work well. However, for competitive shooters and hardcore titles like Elden Ring, latency can become a hindrance. It's not terrible or anything, but gamers looking for a “4K gaming projector” that prioritizes lower latency above all else will probably want to look elsewhere.<\/p>\n

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Final verdict<\/h2>\n

At its price of $699, the Paris Rh\u00f4ne SP005 should have been a no-brainer with the advertised specs. However, since the promised “True 4K UHD” didn't hold up in my testing, this projector isn't quite the must-have product it initially seemed to be. Instead, it's a solid option for the price that checks a lot of lower midrange boxes.<\/p>\n

However, potential buyers may opt for a more well-known brand or, for GameRevolution.com readers in particular, a projector better suited to gamers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Disclosure: Exam Sample SP005 provided by Paris Rhone<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Positive and negative points<\/h2>\n
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    Good image quality, but not “true 4K”. <\/li>\n

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    Solid sound output. <\/li>\n

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    Quiet operation. <\/li>\n

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    Subtle and elegant design with good build quality. <\/li>\n

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    The lack of true 4K output is disappointing considering the spec sheet. <\/li>\n

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    The automatic features are good but not perfect. <\/li>\n

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    Latency becomes apparent in competitive gaming. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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