Samsung The Freestyle
Good but maybe not why…
16/03/2022 14:16
So first off this device is expensive for a 500 lumen projector. There are a few elements here that set it apart though.
Connectivity goes beyond the norm, you can use this as a wireless monitor for your pc straight out of the box.
The colours are excellent, rich and with great fidelity
The sound for such a small unit is mind blowing. Best in class.
All main apps, including Netflix work as they should.
What's not so good?
Brightness means smaller projection (50" or less) required in daytime use
Power adaptor runs hot all of the time
Stand doesn't always hold projector tight enough and it slowly rotates down.
There are a few UI bugs still, for instance adjusting focus or keystone manually quits the app you were using.
Then there are a few elements which will depend on your view. The auto keystone is great (although it needs a calibration setting) but this is a double edged sword. It is so good you will use it but this means only utilising a section of the 1080p resolution available, so convenience results in lower resolution projection.
Tizen (the smart interface) is foolproof and easier to manage than android TV, but allows for zero sideloading or personalisation and the app pool is much smaller.
The ambience features are a novelty, more animations are needed here to really have value. Hopefully Samsung will add more in future.
Should you buy it? If you are not going to use the smart features and just want a portable projector then you can do better for less money, however if the extensive connectivity or the seamless use with other Samsung products is of value, then there is nothing else on the market like this.
adamj3
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