The Samsung The FreeStyle in its second version is identical to the first model.
Samsung took advantage of IFA 2023 to update its portable projector. The FreeStyle 2n Gen retains the 180° tilting stand of its predecessor as well as the same image quality (Full HD definition) and LED light source delivering a maximum brightness of 230 lumens. As with most modern pico projectors, focusing and keystone correction is done automatically thanks to a camera and a few sensors located on the front next to the optics.
In broad daylight, the brightness is too limited.
Native Netflix
The strength of this model is the in-house Tyzen system which provides access to the same features as on Samsung televisions including the most famous streaming applications (Netflix, Youtube, Amazon Prime, Disney+, etc.). It is also one of the few models on the market to natively offer the Netflix application without any hacking or reduction in definition.
The Gaming Hub to play without a console.
This second generation is distinguished by the integration of the Gaming Hub which provides access to video game streaming applications such as Xbox Cloud Gaming available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. What to play the blockbuster Starfield as soon as it is released without having an Xbox console.
It is possible to combine two Freestyle 2 projectors to obtain a larger image.
The association of two FreeStyle 2nd Gen
The other new feature is the Smart EDGE Blending feature which allows two The FreeStyle 2nd Gen projectors to be combined side by side to display a larger 21:9 image. If the technology may seem basic at first glance, it is quite complex. The two images overlap in certain places displaying a much higher brightness, this is where the magic of the calculations comes into play to decrease the brightness on certain parts of the image in order to create a uniform image. In practice, this feature allows you to increase the size of the image without losing brightness, but it requires two video projectors, which can increase the bill very quickly. Another evolution, the FreeStyle 2 is now with Samsung’s solar remote control.
The Samsung The FreeStyle 2 will be available before the end of the year for a price of around €1,000, a very high price for a projector of this type without a battery since the XGIMI Mogo Pro+ is available for less than €500.