The Freestyle 2nd Gen - SP-LFF3CLAXXXU
Compact Freedom
04/10/2023 19:20
The Freestyle 2nd Gen is an amazing compact projector. it comes with a USB C power cable as well as a remote with the standard power, volume and navigation buttons. It is packed with smart tech and has access to a myriad of apps. The remote allows you to quickly jump into Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video and of course Samsung's own tv offering.
For its size its able to project a bright image that can compete with bright sunny days, though i havent tested to see how it fairs outside in direct sunlight but even with curtains open you can clearly see what it is projecting. Of course darkened rooms is where it shines and its speaker, located on the bottom of the device, is able to provide excellent sound. You can of course connect bluetooth headphones for solo viewing sessions or when you are looking to get better audio ques when you are gaming.
Speaking of gaming, the freestyle offers access to various game streaming services and I used my Xbox Game Pass to test it out. I cant tell you how much the portability and streaming quality has changed my life. Now, whilst getting in some steps on my walking map, i can continue my gaming sessions by projecting onto the wall in front of me and playing with my bluetooth enabled controller of choice. The Freestyle treats your controller like a remote as well so you can hop from your gaming session, to a video streaming service of your choice or access any other setting.
The auto keystone and focus settings are surprisingly quick and allow you to move the projector around without having to manually adjust settings to level and ensure the picture is square on the surface you are projecting onto. This of course is something that will be even better when using the freestyle using an external battery (which i havent done) but when going from projecting onto my wall onto my ceiling it would take not more than 3 seconds to correct itself and choose the best settings. I can of course manually set the size of the screen and move the actual projection area to better suit the surface im projecting onto. e.g to miss out weird outcroppings or ensure its not projecting onto my chest of drawers.
Overall i enjoy the freestyle and the only thing i would change is the mini hdmi port. A USB C port would have opened up a lot more options now and into the future, though with access to so many apps the limited connection options can be forgiven in my opinion.
GokuSama
Nottingham , Spojené království
Age: 31
Gender: Female