Samsung The Freestyle
Small but mighty viewing!
15/03/2022 14:35
The Freestyle Samsung Smart Projector setup process was easy, plug and play from the box. I did it in the daytime but it was a little disappointing in a bright setting, but you would expect this from any projector.
The remote pairs automatically when you turn the Freestyle on for the first time. Its a nice small remote complete with voice assistant. The remote control contains an internal Super Capacitor, which is similar to a rechargeable battery. It can be charged by connecting it to a USB-C charger, which is handy as there's one provided with The Freestyle.
Charging remote will give a red light. Once charged, the light will turn off.
The design of The Freestyle is definitely very modern, the way it fits into the storage case is very snug and the build quality is definitely there, this is expected with the high price tag. The mini HDMI port is useful for connecting to games consoles and it also has a microphone toggle for people who don’t want The Freestyle listening into every conversation and want to just use it exclusively as a projector.
A quick QR scan had the projector connected into SmartThings in no time, and I could easily use my phone to enable ambient backgrounds or turn on my favourite streaming services. The ability to connect Alexa is also a great feature, as I’m pretty used to using Alexa round the house and it anything that simplifies my experience is a plus.
For the price I would have expected a 4K resolution, considering some flagship projectors are the same price and offer 240hz / 4k resolution.
However, the picture quality and contrast is definitely nothing to be sniffed at and did surprise me. I didn’t have an external battery so I’m bound by the length of the plug at the moment, but this still got me a good 55 inch screen. I will definitely buy a battery and hope it can provide sufficient life.
I noticed you can sit closer than where you would for your tv as the glare isn’t so damaging on the eyes, so it delivers a great experience.
Out of the home this definitely has a good use, it’s compact, gives great three-dimensional sound and delivers a nice crisp picture, perfect for watching late night football or movies. I’m sure my sons would also love to try it out with gaming too at the 100” size!
Overall, this product has definitely opened my eyes to the world of projectors and I can’t wait to use it more.
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peterlee , Spojené království
Age: 52
Gender: Female