Samsung The Freestyle FHD Smart Portable Projector
- 30 to 100 inch image, set by distance from the surface
- 1920 x 1080 native, DLP
- 550 ANSI lumens, brightness varies with room light
- USB-C PD power, external 50W/20V battery sold separately
- Auto focus, keystone and leveling
- Micro HDMI input, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2
- 100000:1 contrast ratio listed
- Alexa built in, Samsung SmartHub streaming
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact smart projector for casual movie nights that sets itself up wherever it lands. Brightness is modest, so a darkened room gives the clearest picture.
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ASIN: B09NDXB72VModel: SAMSPLSP3BLCategory: Video Projectors
Overview
Pointing The Freestyle at a wall, ceiling or tabletop is most of the setup, because it adjusts focus, keystone and leveling on its own at the chosen image size. Smart TV apps, Alexa and all-around speaker sound are built in, so it streams shows in any room or outdoors.
Automatic focus and keystone correction plus color calibration for the projection surface remove most setup fiddling. Light output is low for a big image in a lit room, and cordless use needs a separately sold USB-PD battery.
Who it's for
Bedroom ceilings, backyard movie nights and hotel rooms where a fixed screen is not an option suit it well. Home theater builders wanting a bright, permanent big screen should not buy it.
Pros and cons
- Auto focus, keystone and leveling
- Color calibrates to the surface
- Smart TV apps and Alexa built in
- Light and compact for travel
- Modest brightness for lit rooms
- Battery sold separately
- Micro HDMI, not full-size HDMI
- Listed throw distances appear to use wrong units
Performance notes
Picture quality is governed by room light and the surface, since brightness varies with surrounding light and SmartThings tunes color temperature and brightness to the wall or table. Image size grows with distance from the surface, and the automatic correction squares and focuses the picture each time it moves.
Specifications
| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | SAMSPLSP3BL |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Maximum Image Size | 100 Inches |
| Minimum Image Size | 30 Inches |
| Item weight | 1.8 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.3 × 3.7 × 3.7 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power source | Battery, Rechargeable Battery |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Hardware Connectivity | Micro HDMI, Bluetooth |
| Mounting Type | Freestanding, Floor, Ceiling |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Projector Maximum White Brightness | 550 lumens |
| Contrast Ratio | 100000:1 |
| Display Type | DLP |
| Form Factor | Portable |
| Control Type | Remote |
| Video Encoding | AVC |
| Picture Quality Enhancement Technology | Crystal Engine And PurColor |
| Wireless casting | AirPlay 2, SmartThings, Tap View |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Samsung Freestyle have a built-in battery?
No battery is listed. It runs from the supplied USB-C cable, or from an external USB-PD battery rated 50W/20V or above, sold separately.
Will the Samsung Freestyle look good in a bright room?
Brightness varies with surrounding light, so a dim room gives the clearest picture.
What remote comes with the Samsung Freestyle?
The Freestyle Standard Smart Remote, model TM2261S, in white, along with a lens cap, power cable and user manual.
Does the Samsung Freestyle need internet?
Some functions, including voice assistants and apps, need a Wi-Fi connection or a connection from a mobile device.