Customers find value in the Freestyle FHD HDR Smart Portable Projector's picture quality and portability, frequently praising its ease of setup and auto-focus capabilities. However, some users express concerns regarding the projector's brightness and the price point. Additionally, comments about the battery life and the need for a specific HDMI cable were noted. The remote control also received mixed feedback.
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Pros mentioned:
Design, Portability
Cons mentioned:
Brightness
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Versatile and big punch for small package
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I like rjay it is sleek and versatile. Its not as bright as others it can be but for the price and mobility, its not a bar sacrifice. Mini hdmi so get an adapter.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality, Portability, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great SMALL, LIGHT & DURABLE Projector!!
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This Projector was the perfect product to purchase for our outdoor Patio. We have used it throughout the summer time when guest and friends come over to watch both movies and boxing fights. It is easy to use and very user friendly. I highly recommended this for anyone looking for a small, light and great quality projector.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Amazing projector
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a great product, I love it. It’s quick and easy and not hard to figure out. You can have it auto focus or auto screen adjustments or you can switch to manual, these features make it a plus for me. The picture is clean and I love how the speakers is made it really feels as if the sound is coming right to you. The reason for the 4 star: when I angle the projector downward and I am happy with the adjustment, it slowly falls after about 10 seconds. When I realized maybe something was up with the sides, I noticed that the screws on the side was cracked. I haven’t felt like returning it, I hate doing the foot work. It’s annoying.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Samsung
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Hi Gr3yspark,
I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing issues with The Freestyle projector's stand. Please contact us for service and a Support agent will gladly help get this fixed. 1) 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. 2) LiveChat with an agent by clicking the ‘Support’ link on the Samsung website homepage.
We hope to hear from you soon.
~ Samsung Specialist
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great, easy projector
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
While The Freestyle is by no means ground breaking, the size and streaming features make it a quick and easy solution for when you either need an extra screen, want to make a sleepover extra fun, or binge Netflix on the ceiling. There are limitations, the projector is not as high-end as the price lets on, but for the convenience and shear fun I'll give it a 5.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Cons mentioned:
Brightness
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A flawed but good projector
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great little projector that has a lot of pros and a couple cons.
Pros
Small form factor
Amazing built in speaker that can get decently loud!
Built in apps and App Store
Great in dark or very low light rooms
Cons
A bit dim. Unusable in a bright room and struggles in mid-bright rooms
Cost is a bit high. Worth it on sale otherwise.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality, Portability
Cons mentioned:
Brightness
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It’s cool, but okay picture
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It was a cool little projector. But the linens just aren’t bright enough to really make this unit pop. The picture quality was good about a distance or 2-6 feet. I liked out it auto adjusted and had preloaded apps. I would recommend it if you just want something cool and portable. But for main entertainment I would get a projector with more lumens.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Samsung
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Joel,
We appreciate your feedback on The Freestyle's brightness level. If the image is too dim, try adjusting Picture Mode, Contrast, Brightness, or Sharpness settings. Go to Home > Menu > Settings > All Settings > Picture > Picture Mode ...and select the mode that best fits your usage: Dynamic: Makes the picture brighter and clearer in bright viewing environments. Standard: Is the default mode suitable for general viewing environments Movie: Is suitable for watching Projector or movies in a dark room.
You can also manually fine tune your image under Expert Settings. Go to: Home > Menu > Settings > All Settings > Picture > Expert Settings
If you’d like more help with settings, please know we’re here to help! Call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link for: • LiveChat • Manuals, Software, & Warranty Info
~ Samsung Specialist
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality, Portability
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice projector for travel
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
1080 projector to watch games on youtubetv outside, sign me up. I used this projector to move around the house and let kids watch shows on the ceiling. Built in tuner to watch local tv and apps to watch movies. I know version 2 is out but if you done need gaming apps save money and buy this one.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality, Portability
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Decent for 1st generation
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Pre-ordered back in January and received in February. My first projector and its a cool gadget. Images are sharp with well defined colors in a dark enough room, but definitely gets washed out a bit in daylight. I’ve typically used for travel in hotel rooms and once you get connected to the wifi, its great to use your streaming apps. UI does lag some but it has improved over time with software updates that have come out. Audio works well when watchinf content as well. Issues I have are I couldnt get an IPTV app to work at all. I use a chromecast 4k dongle with it on rhe road to get best performance. But that turns this $1k device into an expensive display. Audio streaming (bluetooth/airplay) isn’t a great performer either. If you have the volume anywhere above 50%, you’re likely to have sound cut out for bassier music. I’ve even experienced this with podcasts if i have the volume up. Definitely didnt expect this to be the best performing device for audio, but it makes the listening experience a pain when audio cuts out. Again this is for audio only media, but video w/ audio has never given me issues. Overall its a cool device that mostly works well and is fairly portable, yet pricey.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Samsung
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Neets,
Thank you for your review of The Freestyle. We appreciate you sharing your feedback with us and would love to get in touch with you about how we can make it even better next time! Please reach out to Samsung Customer Support via the following options:
1) 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. 2) LiveChat with an agent by clicking the ‘Support’ link on the Samsung website homepage.
We look forward to hearing from you.
~ Samsung Specialist
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality, Setup
Cons mentioned:
Connectivity
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Coolest Device, not worth more than $499 period!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is one of the coolest tv devices ever made if you get one that works. And even then it's not worth more than $499 period! I'm really not sure how to go about writing this review. I bought one of these for my daughter for xmas and immediately fell in love with it when I helped her set it up. I knew down the road that I would own one someday. Fast forward a few months and I purchased a BB "open box" in like new condition with a good discount. Around $450. I thought I just made one of my smarter tech purchases in life. However, upon turning on the device I discovered that it still had the previous users login credentials. And regardless of what Best Buy's policy is regarding customers own responsibilities with returns....this deserves a BIG SHAME ON YOU BEST BUY for not simply resetting the device to "factory". Moving forward...setup is a breeze on The Freestyle. It's as easy as setting up a new TV. But then the problems started. The device started turning off on its own randomly. 2hrs, 1hr, 10min etc. A call into Samsung service was handled by a representative that was very professional. In not so many words she said that there was not any software upgrades to fix the issue that I was having and that I should basically stand around like an idiot and try to capture the device turning off in a video. Really???? I then tried it out with an Apple TV connected to it via HDMI and it was no better. So here I am sharing with you my experience with BB and Samsung. Not sure what to do as I really like this product. I did recommend this to potential buyer but just beware of what you might have to deal with with Best Buy and Samsung.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Samsung
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MrEfficient,
We appreciate you sharing your in-store purchase experience with us. You may want to consider providing feedback directly to the Best Buy store where you made your purchase.
Please also give us the opportunity to look further into the issues you're having with your Freestyle. You can reach Samsung Support again at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. Our LiveChat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
~ Samsung Specialist
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality, Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
good device
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good quality device
Portable and easy to carry
Good picture quality
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Brightness, Heat dissipation
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent Product. Wish it was brighter. The projector is white so it gets dirty easily. UI is little slow when navigating through apps. Speakers sound clear but not loud even on max volume. WiFi through my phone is excellent. It does get slightly hot so you have to make sure it’s vented properly. Overall satisfied. would buy again.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Samsung
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jason,
We appreciate your feedback on the image quality and laggy navigation you're experiencing with The Freestyle. To ensure your unit is fully optimized, we ask that you make sure your unit has the latest firmware version installed. You can check firmware by going to: Home > Menu > Settings > Support > Software Update.
If the image is too dim, try adjusting Picture Mode, Contrast, Brightness, or Sharpness settings. Go to Home > Menu > Settings > All Settings > Picture > Picture Mode ...and select the mode that best fits your usage: Dynamic: Makes the picture brighter and clearer in bright viewing environments. Standard: Is the default mode suitable for general viewing environments Movie: Is suitable for watching Projector or movies in a dark room.
You can also manually fine tune your image under Expert Settings. Go to: Home > Menu > Settings > All Settings > Picture > Expert Settings
Watching content for an extended period of time can cause the unit to generate heat, which is released through the vents on the projector. The vents may feel hot to the touch when the projector has been used for an extended period of time. This heat, however, is not a defect and doesn’t affect functionality. When in use, make sure you maintain a distance of at least 4 inches between the projector and other objects (walls, cabinet sides, etc.) to ensure proper ventilation. Please also keep in mind that with voice recognition always enabled, the projector’s Wi-Fi and microphone modules remain active even when the power is turned off. If you feel heat even when the device is off, turn off AoV (Always on Voice) Mode. To disable this setting, go to: Menu > Settings > General & Privacy > Voice - Alexa: Turn off Voice Wake-Up - Bixby: Under Bixby wake-up options, select “Only use the Bixby button” or “Additionally saying ‘Hi Bixby’”.
Should you ever have questions or need help, Samsung is here for you. Just give us a call at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. Our LiveChat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
~ Samsung Specialist
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Cons mentioned:
Brightness
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great flexibility
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love the flexibility of the product!! I wish it could project a little brighter as you have to have the room pretty dark to view well. Also the sound quality is okay. But the picture itself is pretty sharp, and flexibility is unbeatable.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Portability
Cons mentioned:
Keystone adjustment
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Remarkably elegant for the price
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Its not perfect and the Keystone adjustment is occasionally wonky, but its a fantastic portable solution that has led to movie nights outside, on the roof and even had a smash tournament. Don’t regret the purchase at all.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Connectivity
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not so Freestyle
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought the Samsung Projected to add to a room in our home. We had other Samsung tv’s and when I would turn on the projector with the remote, it would turn off the other Samsung tv in other room. The micro HDMI did not work with the HDMI products I wanted to stream. (The cord was bought separately.) And lastly, I thought with the Freestyle it would have a battery reserve, but it has to be connected at all times. Concepts was nice, but I guess it was not for what I wanted it for.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Perfect projector for casual use
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I like having a projector in my room for casual use. I got this one to replace a cheap projector that I’ve had for awhile.
Some things I love about this projector:
* automatically focuses and keystones on walls or ceilings!
* Fans are quiet. At least, much quieter than my cheaper projector.
* Built in media playing capabilities. You can stream using apps like Hulu or Plex without any additional hardware!
* Mini HDMI input allows you to plug in your gaming console.
The only problem I’ve had with it so far is the built in Samsung software is pretty slow. It sometimes takes a few seconds to respond to controller input. It’s annoying enough for me to remove a star. Otherwise it’s perfect for my use case!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality, Portability, Setup
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Middle of Road
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great in a dark room, not so great in a bright room / easy to setup and easy to Bluetooth other speakers to enhance the sound - we love that we can move it around from room to room and waxy in ceiling or wall at night - not that good for daytime
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Samsung
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Hi jimA,
We appreciate you sharing your experience with The Freestyle. If the image is too dim, try adjusting Picture Mode, Contrast, Brightness, or Sharpness settings.
Go to Home > Menu > Settings > All Settings > Picture > Picture Mode ...and select the mode that best fits your usage: Dynamic: Makes the picture brighter and clearer in bright viewing environments. Standard: Is the default mode suitable for general viewing environments Movie: Is suitable for watching Projector or movies in a dark room.
You can also manually fine tune your image under Expert Settings. Go to: Home > Menu > Settings > All Settings > Picture > Expert Settings
If you need more help, Samsung is here for you. Please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. Our LiveChat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
~ Samsung Specialist
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Wrong Spec. Good Item.
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This model does not have battery and cannot be operated without plugging in. The FEATURES section is not correctnin stating that "External Battery Compatible
Now the big screen experience is as mobile as you are. Just grab The Freestyle with an external battery pack and go. With no outlet needed, you’re free to watch your favorite shows, play games or whatever you want, anywhere you want indoors or out.²" This is NOT correct. Good quality. Need to be tech savvy to setup and operate as the connectivity is a little clunky.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Samsung
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trytohelpasis,
We appreciate you sharing your feedback on the Specifications of The Freestyle. Please know that while this projector doesn't feature an internal battery, it is indeed compatible with external batteries (sold separately).
If you have any questions or need assistance with connecting your Freestyle to a compatible external battery (such as The Freestyle Battery Base), Samsung is here for you. Just call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link for: • LiveChat with an agent • Manuals, Software, & Warranty Info
~ Samsung Specialist
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality, Portability
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Samsung projector
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good projector, very portable and picture is good. If I can find it for cheaper I would buy, I'm not sure about paying full price again
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Portability, Size
Cons mentioned:
Connectivity
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Lemon lime…
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Got it, set it up and loved it. OS was user friendly for set up and overall use. The fact that you get to choose the desired angle for projection, and the super small portable size were the biggest selling points. Unfortunately, that’s as far as I got with experimenting and testing. Went to use it later on that same evening and it was completely dead. No power, no response, nothing at all. Because it’s out of stuck pretty much everywhere, I had to do a full return. Might try again later on, might not. Kind of bummed that I ended up with a lemon.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Samsung
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vness,
I’m sorry to hear of your experience with The Freestyle not powering on. Please give us the opportunity to assist with this by calling us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. Our LiveChat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
We hope to hear from you!
~ Samsung Specialist
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Scrap
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
First off they told me it had a battery and hdmi was bluetooth….
What battery? the minute it’s unplugged it shuts off am i tripping?
The HDMI thanks best buy telling me about the hdmi had me thinking I could hook up a console and play outside boy was I wrong.
This thing is garbage please dont waste your money on this item. The UI is a lag factory the 1080p isnt sharp. the speakers are super low. Dont get fulled by the HDMI cause its not traditional its a neat little package but its not… Not sure what drugs I was using when purchasing this but I did sign a restocking fee great get to pay bestbuy for letting me leave this review. Im really not sure what the other reviews say that give it such high scores maybe its grandparents buying their grand kids stuff and they like it at first then realize you cant do anything with it.. Will be returning ASAP
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Samsung
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Hi,
I'm sorry to hear you're not fully satisfied with The Freestyle. If you have not yet returned your unit, please give us the opportunity to troubleshoot your issue and to work towards a solution.
You can reach Samsung Support at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for TVs), 8 AM – 12 AM EST, 7 days a week. LiveChat with an agent as well as manuals, software, and warranty info can be found at the ‘Support’ link on our Samsung website.