Despite its relatively modest price, it presents a premium look and feel, along with exceptional sound quality.
However, the setup can be somewhat fiddly.
There’s noticeable noise from the fans, and the Android TV integration could use improvement.
Initial impressions are good and the build quality, although plastic, seems well-finished and designed.
On startup, the auto-focus and keystone correction engage, kicking in to adapt to the projection area.
However, issues arise with installed apps like iPlayer, Disney+, and Netflix.
The integration becomes less user-friendly due to awkward cursor-style navigation and general instability.
The projection quality is good, albeit slightly less intense than expected for a rig of its size.
However, offering 4K resolution at this price point is impressive.
However, this does represent a compromise.
However, the Paris Rhone SP005 is at the budget end of the market.
While the design and features impress upon unboxing, the specifications start to justify the low price tag.
That said, with a native 3840x2160 resolution, this projector firmly falls into the 4K category.
There are few projectors currently available with this feature set that can match what’s on offer.
Even with 600 lumens of brightness, it’s sufficient to project a 200" diagonal display comfortably.
The integrated innovative blue light reduction technology ensures the projected images are clear and crisp.
One of the standout features, alongside the 4K resolution, is the dual 12W speakers.
Paris Rhone emphasises these and the audio quality of the projector, contributing to an immersive cinematic experience.
The initial setup is straightforward, with an easy Wi-Fi web link connection and quick overall navigation.
It’s important to position the projector squarely on the wall rather than at an angle.
Upon switching on, the auto-focus and keystone correction kick in.
Generally, the focus is accurate, providing sharp images quickly, though with noticeable whirring sounds.
Keystone correction was hit-and-miss, with manual adjustment of the four corner points often yielding the best results.
The object avoidance feature also had mixed success, leading to a preference for manual adjustment.
Using an external gear like a Firestick offers a more user-friendly experience.
HDMI connection simplifies usage significantly.
TheAppleMulti Connector offers a better option for delivering both visuals and audio.
Overall, the performance of the SP005 doesn’t fully meet expectations.
The professional appearance isn’t matched by usability, although the audio and projection quality are good.
Considering its price as a straightforward 4K projector with numerous connection options, it offers great value.
The attempt to enhance it with Android TV falls short, needing a firmware fix for improvement.
The features and specifications seem to justify the higher price tag.
Connect your preferred media source, and you have a budget-friendly, well-built 4K projector.
But for occasional use with external media sources and a limited budget, this projector is an excellent choice.
Should you buy a Paris Rhone SP005?
Buy it if…
Affordable 4K Quality:
Despite its budget-friendly price, the projector offers impressive true 4K resolution.
Demanding Ambient Light Performance:
Not ideal for brightly lit environments.
At home, I utilize a wall painted specifically for evening viewing.
I also showcased the 2020LGOLEDvideo, a robust test of the projector’s handling of black areas.
The testing environments included:
