Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SP-LSP3BLAXZA
- SKU:
- 6492951
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
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.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Auto focus, Picture quality
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||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my hero. Best purchase ive made recently has fantastic quality auto focus and addjust super loud speaker built into the device on the bottom. I love it saves you when you have toddlers even more when you have 3 toddlers.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Picture qualityCons mentioned:Battery life
No internal battery
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Image, sound, portability superb...except...NO INTERNAL BATTERY!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi MiguelS,
I’m sorry to hear of the confusion you experienced with The Freestyle. While this projector does require a power source, please know you can use a portable battery charger with 50 Watt output/PD (Power Delivery) with DC 20V.
If you ever have questions or need help, Samsung is here for you! Give us a call at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8 AM - 12 AM EST, seven days a week. Our LiveChat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
Thanks for being a part of the Samsung family!
~ Samsung Advisor
- Cons mentioned:Remote control
Compact and fell short on my expectations
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really wanted to like this projector. I'm a Samsung freak. I was let down. It gets warm so dont just leave it plugged in all the time. The remote seems to be glitchy and sometimes don't work (the power button and volume buttons work all the time) the projector is supposed to auto adjust it does..... partially. This remote also somehow controls my Samsung TV
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Annalhb,
Please ensure your projector's firmware is up to date with version 1210.0 which includes updates to improve remote response and Auto Focus. You can check this by going to: Home > Menu > Settings > Support > Software Update.
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.
Although the remote can’t be paired to a specific TV as it uses an IR signal, you can take advantage of the remote control function within the SmartThings app. If both your TV and Freestyle have been added to your SmartThings app on your tablet or mobile device, you can use the app to control each device individually.
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
- Cons mentioned:Brightness, Remote control
Hi-tech and Problematic
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The unit may overheat or power itself off. It also did a factory reset on its own; I set it up on the first day, then the next day, when powered on, it booted up as though I just bought it. The unit showed the "Hello/Bonjour" screen again and I had to set it up again. I paired the unit to a bluetooth speaker and it worked ok but when I started it up again, it does not automatically use/connect to your bluetooth speaker though it shows it's still paired to it. While trying to add VUDU to the App menu, the App screen would freeze several times; had to power the projector off/on again. While trying to add VUDU app, the projector kept launching the Samsung Plus app which would play in the background while I was trying to set it up. The unit is small and not very bright; the room pretty much has to be dark; wouldn't recommend it be used as a slide show projector for a daytime office meeting unless you could darken the room. The remote control is a little too simple; not much control. You pretty much have to use the Samsung Smart Things app and the remote together; some things work better on the app whereas the physical buttons on the remote are easier to use to navigate the menus. The Smart Things App has an option to power on the projector but, it doesn't work. Another issue with the app is, adding other devices like, a Samsung TV; somewhere, somehow, the app updates the remote to control the tv and when you think you're powering on your projector, your TV comes on behind you instead.... Had to remove the TV as a device from the Smart Things app. So, something that's supposed to be hi-tech and convenient, actually turned out cumbersome. I bought this for the workplace, but I can't imagine giving an employee this unit, which appears simple, and them not having the same issues let alone, working through them without assistance. For me, it's back to a good old projector and audio/video cables hooked to a laptop. I'll return this unit and hope I can get out of paying the 15% return fee on electronics; having read many posts of others having similar issues, I don't think a replacement will fix these issues.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .MCALLIBN,
We appreciate you sharing your review. Please keep in mind that watching content for an extended period of time can cause The Freestyle 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.
With voice recognition enabled at all times, the Wi-Fi and microphone module 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. Go to: Menu > Settings > General & Privacy > Voice > Bixby Wake-up Options, and select “Only use the Bixby button” or “Additionally saying ‘Hi Bixby’”.
Please know that some settings such as Bluetooth will not be remembered, as these devices are used on demand. When the projector turns off, the Bluetooth device will disconnect, and the projector won’t reconnect automatically unless you choose to pair the device again.
To resolve the App Store issues you're experiencing, please ensure your projector is up to date with the most recent firmware version, as this includes updates to improve performance and app responsiveness. You can check this by going to: Home > Menu > Settings > Support > Software Update.
Although the remote can’t be paired to a specific Samsung product as it uses an IR signal, you can take advantage of the remote control function within the SmartThings app. If both your TV and projector have been added to your SmartThings app on your tablet or mobile device, you can use the app to control each device individually.
If the image is still too dim after updating, try adjusting Picture Mode or Expert Picture Settings.
Go to Home > Menu > Settings > All Settings > Picture > Picture Mode
...and select the mode that best fits your usage:
1) Standard: Is the default mode suitable for general viewing environments.
2) Movie: Is suitable for watching TV or movies in a dark room.
3) Dynamic: Makes the picture brighter and clearer in bright viewing environments.
You may also want to fine tune your image's brightness, sharpness, contrast and more by going to: Home > Menu > Settings > All Settings > Picture > Expert Settings
If we can further help with any other issues, please know we are 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:
1) LiveChat with an agent
2) Manuals, Software, & Warranty Info
~ Samsung Specialist
- Cons mentioned:Price
Works really well
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works really well. Set up was seamless. Works just like a smart TV. Only two small reasons I didn't go 5 starts. The audio on it is useless. It works , but not loud enough to overcome a normal conversation. The price was the other point. I feel I overpaid by $150-200.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Picture quality, Portability
Samsung amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great picture quality and easy setup process . Lots of options to play!!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Samsung Freestyle Projector
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall great quality of product. Only problem with it is the cord. If it was a cordless projector it would be 5 stars. It was easy setup, easy to use and quality of sound and picture is great. Cord it has is good length making it easy to use in most places just not everywhere.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Price
Lots of tech in a tiny package!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very cool very useful very versatile! A lot of useful tech built in. Just need to buy a MICRO HDMI with it and you are good. Price is still ehh....but overall worth it. Also buy a longer USB C->USB C Cable to make sure it moves around where you want it!
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Brightness
Pretty good
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I can say this is a good projector for night time but don't expect to watch it during the day if there's windows in the room cause it's not bright enough
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Sleek projector. Sharp image.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall, it was a pretty good experience setting it up. Very sleek looking. Sharp image. Auto adjust was great at first. However, not sure what happened. Image was crooked and had to reset again. Sometimes image is crooked still but overall I liked the projector.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Portability
Does not live up to promise.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I conceptually love the projector (portability, simple design, small size etc) but reality has failed to deliver the hoped for experience. I think it's trying to be too clever. From day 1, we have experienced significant setup and playback issues. The firmware (per other reviews) does not work properly: it glitches, stalls out. The remote (fully charged) is unreliable, regardless of distance from the projector. I've had multiple smart TVs from Samsung - I'm not sure why they don't just do something similar. We tried operating via quick set up (not smart, not quick). We've tried screen mirroring via Mac, and it's very difficult to consistently get the sound to come out of our external bluetooth speakers. The drooping that others mention is a problem. The projector gets very hot, and when it does it droops. I'd return this if I could, but after waiting 2 months for delivery the 15 day return window has expired.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .dLee,
I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing issues with glitching and intermittent sound with Bluetooth devices. Please do ensure your projector's firmware is up to date with version 1095.4 which includes updates to improve both OS and Bluetooth connectivity issues. You can check this by going to: Home > Menu > Settings > Support > Software Update.
If you press any key on the remote and the LED indicator at the top of your remote stays on for about 3 seconds rather than blinking, please try the following steps to reset your remote:
1) Long press the RETURN key and ENTER key together for about 10 seconds if your remote was once paired already with the projector, you do not need to re-pair it again. However, if it was not paired with the projector, pairing must be done after the reset.
2) The RETURN key is on the left side of your remote and looks like a curved, backwards pointing arrow.
3) The ENTER key is the button in the center of your directional ring.
Please give us the opportunity to assist with the cradle issues by calling us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week.
You can also LiveChat with an agent by clicking the ‘Support’ link on the Samsung website homepage.
We hope to hear from you!
~ Samsung Specialist
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality, Portability
Review
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect portable party projector. Used it for family events and sporting events. Lightweight, awesome picture and video quality and actually has decent speakers! Love that it connects to anything Bluetooth!!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Picture qualityCons mentioned:Brightness
Freestyle samsung projector review
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It will work well in a dark room with low light it has lot of features integrated to it including the speaker , lighted room would not be my go to projector 500 lumens only for dark rooms in my opinion
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Alonso,
We appreciate your feedback on the 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 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:Auto focus, Picture quality
Great lil buddy to carry around for entertainment
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Projects image/video on pretty much any surface, it auto adjusts to the surface and throw angle, I didn't have to correct the image at all like in others. Great picture quality and neat sound, connects to any wireless speakers.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Picture quality, Portability
Halloween Movie night
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I didn't think I would love my projector, but it was easy to setup and charge. It showed great on my inflatable screen
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Picture qualityCons mentioned:Brightness
Save your money
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was looking forward to this being a great projector, but at the end of the day for the price this projector is not bright enough. The picture quality is decent, but I would definitely recommend investing into a projector with higher lumens. 
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Maxalle22,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on The Freestyle Projector's brightness level. To ensure you've got the latest image enhancements, please check to ensure your unit's firmware is updated with the most recent version. You can check this by going to: Home > Menu > Settings > Support > Software Update.
If the image is still 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
I hope these tips help you enjoy your new product.
You can always contact us for further help 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:Portability
Great Portable Short Throw Projector
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you are in the samsung eco system with your phone, then this is your projector. It usses the same smart Tizen softwate as their TVs, meaning the phone can cast to it and you can also use SmartThings on your phone to use your phone as the remote. Projector is fairly bright, not the brightest, but the software and amazing portablility make it a must have for outdoor fun and on the go.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Picture quality, Setup
Projector
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We love it. Picture quality is great and easy set up overall. Picture is even good on the wall as we haven’t even used our screen for it like we use for our other projector.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Portability
Easy and portable
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The projector is super easy to carry around since its only 3 pieces (the projector, power cable, and remote) and its nice to have it focus and adjust image scaling automatically. I use it at friends houses all the time and it automatically saves multiple wifi networks so i never have to set up wifi connections more than once. Super convenient and really easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Picture quality, Portability
Worth the purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This thing is incredible. Easy to transport, so I take it with me all over. Use it at work, at home, anywhere. Great picture, great sound, easy to setup. No complaints at all!
I would recommend this to a friend
