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Samsung SP-A800B comparison

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Product name
Samsung SP-A800B

Samsung SP-A800B
Samsung SP-A900B

Samsung SP-A900B

CNET Editors' choice
Sony VPL-HW10

Sony VPL-HW10
Panasonic PT-AE3000U

Panasonic PT-AE3000U
Sony VPL-VW200

Sony VPL-VW200
Price Check Prices Check Prices $2,545.00 to $3,499.99 $1,799.00 to $2,399.00 $10,495.00 to $14,999.99
CNET editors' rating
  • stars
      Overall score: ( stars)
Average user rating 0 stars 0 stars 0 stars
4.5 stars
 0 stars
Release date June 01, 2008 August 01, 2009 October 15, 2008 October 15, 2007
The Bottom Line The Samsung SP-A800B delivers the most accurate color of any projector we've tested, and as a whole it outperforms every projector in its price range. The new chip in Samsung's SP-A900B helps it to outperform every projector in its class, including its step-down Joe Kane-designed brother, and to compete favorably against significantly more-expensive three-chip DLP projectors. Sony's VPL-VW10, the company's least expensive SXRD projector yet, proves itself a very good performer for the price, and therefore an excellent value. Although it certainly costs more than most of the 1080p competition, the SXRD-based Sony VPL-VW200 delivers one of the best pictures of any projector we've tested.
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Features
Digital Video StandardHigh-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
Info unavailableHigh-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
Lamp Life Cycle2000 hour(s)
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Resolution1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Color SupportInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableUp to 1.07 million colors
Info unavailable
Video Modes480i
480p
576i
576p
720p
1080i
Info unavailable480i
480p
576i
576p
720/50p
720/60p
1080/24p
1080/50i
1080/60i
1080/60p
480i
480p
576i
576p
720/50p
720/60p
1080/24p
1080/50i
1080/50p
1080/60i
1080/60p
480i
480p
576i
576p
720p
1080i
1080p
TypeInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
Device TypeDLP projector - High Definition
DLP projector
SXRD projector - High Definition 1080p
LCD projector - High Definition 1080p
SXRD projector - High Definition 1080p
TypeInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
Video Input DeviceNone
Info unavailableNone
None
None
Service & SupportInfo unavailable2 year warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Native Aspect RatioWidescreen
Info unavailableWidescreen
Widescreen
Widescreen
Weight22 lbs
21.6 lbs
22 lbs
16.1 lbs
44.1 lbs
Power Consumption Operational380 Watt
390 Watt
300 Watt
240 Watt
650 Watt
Input DeviceInfo unavailableInfo unavailableRemote control
Remote control
Remote control
Video InputRGB
S-Video
Component video
Composite video
S-Video - HDTV
DVI
Component video
Composite video
RGB ( PAL )
S-Video ( PAL-M )
Component video ( PAL-N )
Composite video ( SECAM )
( PAL 60 )
( NTSC 3.58 )
( NTSC 4.43 )
RGB ( PAL )
S-Video ( NTSC )
Component video ( PAL-M )
Composite video ( PAL-N )
( SECAM )
( PAL 60 )
( NTSC 4.43 )
RGB ( PAL )
S-Video ( PAL-M )
Component video ( PAL-N )
Composite video ( SECAM )
( PAL 60 )
( NTSC 3.58 )
( NTSC 4.43 )
Dimensions (WxDxH)15.4 in x 18.9 in x 8.3 in
16.9 in x 18.4 in x 7.8 in
16 in x 18.3 in x 7 in
18.1 in x 11.8 in x 5.1 in
19.5 in x 22.6 in x 6.9 in
Image Contrast Ratio10000:1
12000:1
30000:1
/ 60000:1 (dynamic)
35000:1
Voltage RequiredAC 120/230 V
Info unavailableInfo unavailableAC 120/230 V
AC 120 V
Product DescriptionSamsung SP-A800B - DLP projector
DLP projector
Sony BRAVIA VPL-HW10 - SXRD projector
Panasonic PT AE3000U - LCD projector
Sony VPL VW200 - SXRD projector
Lamp Type300 Watt
Info unavailableUHP 200 Watt
UHM 165 Watt
Xenon gas fluorescent lamp 400 Watt
Lens Shift DirectionInfo unavailableInfo unavailableVertical
Horizontal
Vertical
Horizontal
Info unavailable
Image Brightness1000 ANSI lumens
1000 ANSI lumens
1000 ANSI lumens
1600 ANSI lumens
800 ANSI lumens
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
Buying choices

This product is available exclusively through approved dealers.

This product is available exclusively through approved dealers.

Amazon.com
$3,499.99
In stock: Yes

TigerDirect.com
$3,499.99
In stock: Yes

OneCall
$2,886.97
In stock: Yes

Prices from 5 authorized stores

Amazon.com Marketplace
$2,315.95
In stock: Yes

Projector People
$1,799.00
In stock: Yes

Abes Of Maine
$2,095.00
In stock: Yes

Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores

Sony Electronics Inc.
$14,999.99
In stock: Yes

Vanns.com
$14,999.00
In stock: Yes

Bestbuypcs
$10,998.00
In stock: Yes

Prices from 5 CNET Certified stores
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