Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen

Overview

Samsung’s 2nd Gen portable is nicely compact and versatile, and it has superior streaming and gaming capabilities compared to other portable projectors. Brightness is a disappointment given the projector’s relatively high price, but if you’re seeking a feature-packed portable for movies and gaming on the go, The Freestyle 2nd Gen won’t disappoint.

-- As reviewed by TechRadar

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

2
Average:

0
Bad:

1

8.2

User Score

Based on 214 reviews
as rated by users

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Last revision on October 18, 2024

Reviewers Liked

Highly compact design
Good for casual gaming
Great smart TV interface
Includes many cloud gaming and streaming apps

Reviewers Didn't Like

Limited brightness
Micro-HDMI for external connections
Battery base sold separately
Limited to 1080p resolution
High price

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Expert reviews and ratings

By TechRadar on February 25, 2024

The Samsung Freestyle is passable for watching movies. It has a wide color gamut and decent contrast, so it looks fine in a pitch-black room. Unfortunately, the projector's brightness is extremely low, so it always looks dim, and it's just not bright enough to make its colors pop. Its color accuracy is decent out-of-the-box, but you can greatly improve it through the projector's extensive calibration options.

By RTings on February 13, 2024

Easily transportable and offering bright, colourful images, this second-generation Freestyle projector is ideal for impromptu movie nights and supersizing sports. You can even pair two for ‘scope style’ viewing.

By TechAdvisor on October 06, 2023

The Samsung Freestyle 2nd Gen is a niche, expensive, and very impressive bit of kit that won’t disappoint those with a need for a portable big-screen powerhouse.

By Stuff on September 30, 2023

This portable LED projector delivers big screen fun with the minimum of fuss. The pictures are bright and punchy, the sound surprisingly good, and the built-in apps offer plenty of streaming choice. Cloud gaming is a useful addition, while the image blending feature is very clever.

By TrustedReviews on September 13, 2023

The updated Samsung Freestyle is a do-it-all solution with both workspace and family-friendly convenience. With its automated setup and vibrant video projection, integrated stand, and USB-C power input, it provides a fun and flexible viewing experience. The built-in speaker, increased snappiness, and native support for popular cloud gaming services give you everything you need in one package.

By HomeTheaterReview on August 31, 2023

Samsung’s The Freestyle Gen 2 is a capable streaming platform for movies and games with a lot of flexibility, though it’s not the best option if you’re looking for picture quality.

By CNN on December 13, 2023

Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen

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Price: $597