With the growing trend of home large-screen entertainment, projectors are gradually becoming a popular audiovisual choice for home users. Today, we'd like to recommend a product that excels comprehensively in image quality, portability, and smart features - the Samsung second-generation The Freestyle Portable Smart Projector. It continues the ultra-minimalist and compact design of its predecessor while upgrading its smart edge fusion technology and solar-powered remote control. Its user experience is completely different from most projectors on the market.
I. Design
When you first see the second-generation The Freestyle Samsung Portable Smart Projector, it's hard to associate it with traditional projector designs. Conventional projectors are either boxy or flat. In contrast, this Samsung projector looks more like a spotlight, with its cylindrical body and a base that supports 180-degree rotation - making it truly standout in the projector market.
The Freestyle's body is incredibly small, with dimensions of 102.4 × 172.8 × 95.2 mm and weighing just 0.8 kg. Its mini form factor means you can easily hold it with one hand, giving it exceptional portability.
Design-wise, the projector's main body is white, with a skin-like coating that feels smooth and minimizes fingerprints, keeping the device looking clean. The base is also white-painted metal, with four non-slip rubber rings at the bottom to prevent sliding.
The body features two rows of circular ventilation holes to improve heat dissipation. The bottom houses a 5W speaker, allowing the projector to double as a Bluetooth speaker. The top combines the projection area and control panel, with the lens at the center. The control area includes volume buttons, a power key, and a screen mirroring button for easy phone or PC casting.
The side of the device has just a mic switch, a Micro HDMI port, and a Type-C interface, maintaining a minimalist style.
Accessories include a 65W Type-C charger, a C to C data cable, and a Samsung smart remote. To make outdoor carrying convenient, Samsung thoughtfully includes a white lens cover.
The remote deserves special praise. It charges via USB-C, which is far superior to traditional battery-operated remotes. We've all experienced the hassle of constantly keeping spare batteries around, worrying about battery depletion or leakage. With USB-C charging, these concerns disappear. Even better, the remote features solar charging on its back - as long as there's light, it'll have power. Samsung truly understands consumer pain points!
II. Interactive Experience
Unlike traditional projectors that are typically fixed in place after installation, The Freestyle is different. Thanks to its high portability, you can move it around whenever and wherever you want.
The projector is compatible with power adapters or mobile power banks of 50W/20V and above. This means that even during camping trips without a power source, you can still use a power bank that supports over 50W output to keep it running.
You can also pair it with Samsung's portable mobile power base (sold separately), which creates a unified look when connected and extends battery life up to 3 hours. For those who frequently use it outdoors, we strongly recommend purchasing this accessory.
The projector has a throw ratio of 1.2:1. a 16:9 display ratio, and supports auto-focus, keystone correction, and four-way adjustment. The metal base stand supports a 180-degree rotation front and back, meaning you can not only do parallel projection but also easily adjust projection height or even project images onto the ceiling.
It also features automatic correction, which can straighten tilted images when the surface is uneven or the device is placed at an angle, ensuring a perfectly squared image every time.
The Freestyle can project from 30 to 100 inches. At a close range of 0.8m, you can project a 30-inch image. To get a larger projection, simply increase the distance between the projector and the surface, with a maximum projection distance of 2.7m allowing a 100-inch display.
Additionally, the remote allows you to freely zoom the image without moving the device, with the ability to reduce the image size up to 50%.
III. Image Quality
The projector supports 1080P resolution. From the actual shots, we can experience its image quality performance.
Overall, the image quality is as expected. Despite its compact size, the Samsung Freestyle delivers decent detail and color reproduction. It supports HDR 10 video playback, presenting impressive high-brightness dynamic range images. As for brightness, it performs well in indoor environments with curtains closed or during nighttime with lights off.
The projector offers multiple preset modes including movie, dynamic, and game modes. From our experience, it's most suitable for small, dark environments like bedrooms, outdoor nights, or rooms with curtains drawn.
IV. System Experience
The projector runs Samsung's proprietary Tizen system, which is refreshingly ad-free. Its content ecosystem integrates resources from Mango TV, Galaxy Odd Fruit, Cloud Watching Aurora, CIBN Cool Cat Movies, Odd Fruit Children, and CIBN Sports.
The interface is primarily divided into three options: Search, Environment Screen, and Media. The search function allows quick, comprehensive content discovery across platforms without intrusive movie advertisements.
The Media section is for downloading third-party apps or selecting HDMI external playback sources.
The "Environment Screen Mode" is particularly interesting. It can project static or dynamic patterns to enhance room ambiance, with preset options like fluorescent graffiti, kaleidoscope, and vibrant backgrounds. During gatherings, projecting an appropriate environment screen can create a specific atmosphere. These can be static images, dynamic effects, or even photos from your phone.
Wireless screen mirroring is convenient, allowing direct connection through "Cast" or "Mirror" functions on phones or PCs. Alternatively, you can download a screen mirroring app supporting various content types like videos, phones, computers, games, and music. Samsung phone users can even connect by simply tapping.
Notably, the projector includes Samsung's Bixby voice assistant, essentially bringing the phone's Bixby to the big screen. Besides voice-controlling the projector, it can answer encyclopedic questions, check information, weather, and more - perfectly hands-free.
Voice recognition supports 16 local dialects, making it especially convenient for older users, with impressive localization.
The smart edge fusion function allows pairing two Freestyle projectors for a seamless connection, creating up to a 160-inch 21:9 projection with synchronized speaker output - double the fun!
At Last
Summarizing the second-generation The Freestyle from design, image quality, and system perspectives:
First, design is undoubtedly its core advantage. The spotlight-like shape and 0.8kg weight give it exceptional portability. It's compact enough to slip into a bag for daily commutes or camping trips. This feature alone will attract many users. Moreover, the ability to power it with a 50W mobile power bank makes it a camping miracle!
Second, image quality. In actual experience, the projector performs remarkably well, fully meeting expectations with 1080P, HDR10. and 10-bit color. With the right environment, it can still deliver a stunning visual experience.
Third, system experience. Samsung's Tizen system offers a simple, uncluttered interface without excessive complexity. Yet, it's surprisingly effective: the interface is simple yet easy to use, features are basic but comprehensive, and it integrates content from Mango TV and Galaxy Odd Fruit. The localized Bixby with dialect support and ad-free experience are significant bonuses.
In conclusion, for those seeking portability, loving outdoor camping, or looking to buy a compact projector, the second-generation The Freestyle is an excellent choice. It's perfect for the new wave of users who enjoy creating scenarios like watching movies while camping or in their vehicle.
I. Design
When you first see the second-generation The Freestyle Samsung Portable Smart Projector, it's hard to associate it with traditional projector designs. Conventional projectors are either boxy or flat. In contrast, this Samsung projector looks more like a spotlight, with its cylindrical body and a base that supports 180-degree rotation - making it truly standout in the projector market.
The body features two rows of circular ventilation holes to improve heat dissipation. The bottom houses a 5W speaker, allowing the projector to double as a Bluetooth speaker. The top combines the projection area and control panel, with the lens at the center. The control area includes volume buttons, a power key, and a screen mirroring button for easy phone or PC casting.
The remote deserves special praise. It charges via USB-C, which is far superior to traditional battery-operated remotes. We've all experienced the hassle of constantly keeping spare batteries around, worrying about battery depletion or leakage. With USB-C charging, these concerns disappear. Even better, the remote features solar charging on its back - as long as there's light, it'll have power. Samsung truly understands consumer pain points!
II. Interactive Experience
Unlike traditional projectors that are typically fixed in place after installation, The Freestyle is different. Thanks to its high portability, you can move it around whenever and wherever you want.
The projector is compatible with power adapters or mobile power banks of 50W/20V and above. This means that even during camping trips without a power source, you can still use a power bank that supports over 50W output to keep it running.
The projector has a throw ratio of 1.2:1. a 16:9 display ratio, and supports auto-focus, keystone correction, and four-way adjustment. The metal base stand supports a 180-degree rotation front and back, meaning you can not only do parallel projection but also easily adjust projection height or even project images onto the ceiling.
It also features automatic correction, which can straighten tilted images when the surface is uneven or the device is placed at an angle, ensuring a perfectly squared image every time.
The Freestyle can project from 30 to 100 inches. At a close range of 0.8m, you can project a 30-inch image. To get a larger projection, simply increase the distance between the projector and the surface, with a maximum projection distance of 2.7m allowing a 100-inch display.
Additionally, the remote allows you to freely zoom the image without moving the device, with the ability to reduce the image size up to 50%.
III. Image Quality
The projector supports 1080P resolution. From the actual shots, we can experience its image quality performance.
IV. System Experience
The projector runs Samsung's proprietary Tizen system, which is refreshingly ad-free. Its content ecosystem integrates resources from Mango TV, Galaxy Odd Fruit, Cloud Watching Aurora, CIBN Cool Cat Movies, Odd Fruit Children, and CIBN Sports.
The interface is primarily divided into three options: Search, Environment Screen, and Media. The search function allows quick, comprehensive content discovery across platforms without intrusive movie advertisements.
The Media section is for downloading third-party apps or selecting HDMI external playback sources.
Wireless screen mirroring is convenient, allowing direct connection through "Cast" or "Mirror" functions on phones or PCs. Alternatively, you can download a screen mirroring app supporting various content types like videos, phones, computers, games, and music. Samsung phone users can even connect by simply tapping.
Notably, the projector includes Samsung's Bixby voice assistant, essentially bringing the phone's Bixby to the big screen. Besides voice-controlling the projector, it can answer encyclopedic questions, check information, weather, and more - perfectly hands-free.
Voice recognition supports 16 local dialects, making it especially convenient for older users, with impressive localization.
The smart edge fusion function allows pairing two Freestyle projectors for a seamless connection, creating up to a 160-inch 21:9 projection with synchronized speaker output - double the fun!
At Last
Summarizing the second-generation The Freestyle from design, image quality, and system perspectives:
First, design is undoubtedly its core advantage. The spotlight-like shape and 0.8kg weight give it exceptional portability. It's compact enough to slip into a bag for daily commutes or camping trips. This feature alone will attract many users. Moreover, the ability to power it with a 50W mobile power bank makes it a camping miracle!
Second, image quality. In actual experience, the projector performs remarkably well, fully meeting expectations with 1080P, HDR10. and 10-bit color. With the right environment, it can still deliver a stunning visual experience.
Third, system experience. Samsung's Tizen system offers a simple, uncluttered interface without excessive complexity. Yet, it's surprisingly effective: the interface is simple yet easy to use, features are basic but comprehensive, and it integrates content from Mango TV and Galaxy Odd Fruit. The localized Bixby with dialect support and ad-free experience are significant bonuses.
In conclusion, for those seeking portability, loving outdoor camping, or looking to buy a compact projector, the second-generation The Freestyle is an excellent choice. It's perfect for the new wave of users who enjoy creating scenarios like watching movies while camping or in their vehicle.
