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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 563 reviews

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81%would recommend to a friend

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Customers have good things to say about The Freestyle FHD HDR Smart Portable Projector, especially regarding its picture quality and portability. The size, easy setup, appealing design, and effective auto focus also receive positive feedback. However, some customers have concerns about its brightness, connectivity issues, overall performance, and heat dissipation. A few users also noted occasional issues with keystone adjustment.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sleek projector. Sharp image.

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    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:
    Picture quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic product that should be lower price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good picture for the size of the projector. Despite what the advertisements may imply this projector is not the best on the go. Due to the fact that you have to have an external battery if you plan to use it away from an electrical outlet. I would say this projector would be a great deal at $500 to $600 but I MSRP is a little high.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung Freestyle

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is one of the best purchases we’ve made. The projector is compact and easy to take anywhere. I was surprised how big the screen can be. We’ve often used it to watch movies in the backyard with the kids or just anywhere there is an empty wall. It already come preloaded with app and you can extra as needed. The streaming from my phone works just as well. I was so happy with this that I bought my parents one for Christmas.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Brightness

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Freestyle samsung projector review

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    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 friend
    • Brand 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 Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Picture prefect

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So happy I purchased this projector which is easy to setup and travel with for events. Picture is clear and sound is perfect for small gathering .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Brightness

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Save your money

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    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 friend
    • Brand 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 Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the best projector ever, nice sound, super small fits any place, great resolution

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Halloween Movie night

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    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 quality, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung freestyle

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The freestyle is perfect!! Awesome projector, portable and powerful easy to connect to and cast to. Bright enough for a dim room.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Almost perfect device

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have generally not been a fan of Samsung products in the past, with the exception of their laundry appliances. However, this projector is another winner. Construction and design are fantastic, as is the performance. Everything works as advertised for almost a year now. Connectivity to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are solid and stable, and all of the automatic optical settings work great. The only negatives I can say about this are that sometimes the remote is a bit sluggish and I wish it had YouTubeTV. Other than that, this is a perfect device.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
      Posted .

      CarlN,

      We appreciate your feedback on the response time, and for optimal performance, we ask that you please ensure you've got the latest firmware version installed on your xxx TV. You can check this by going to: Home > Menu > Settings > Support > Software Update.

      You may also want to further optimize performance with the self-diagnostic tool, which checks memory, frees up unused cached memory, and closes background apps. Go to: Home > Menu > Settings > Support > Device Care > Start Device Care

      Please also know you can install the YouTube TV app directly from The Freestyle's built-in App Store.

      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 Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality, Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super easy to set up

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to set up and great picture. We have taken it camping and sat around the fire pit watching movies. Absolutely love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the purchase

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    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Portable Short Throw Projector

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    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:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy and portable

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    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:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impressive features

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When i first saw this projector i was skeptical about the size and being able to do everything jt states it does. Boy did it put me in my place. Setup was easy, plug in, turn on, connect to wifi and your done. Keystone and auto calibration work phenomenally. If for skme reason you still want to edit the picture quality you can do so in yhe smart things app. I will saw the only cons are (just like any projector with under 700 lumens) light really washes out the picture. At night its great. Second is the response time is a bit pengthy at times but a small proce to pay gor all of the other features!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality, Portability
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Luv it

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Samsung Freestyle is a portable projector that delivers a big-screen experience anywhere. It's easy to set up and use, and it produces great-quality images. I highly recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      RicardoG,

      While it’s great to hear you’re enjoying the portability ability of The Freestyle, please let us know if there’s a specific issue that you’re experiencing which has caused you to give this TV a 3-star rating.

      You can reach 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 Samsung

  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity, Heat dissipation

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Overheated and too basic

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Left plugged in overnight, next day went to use it and the body was hot. Not warm, hot! Like scary hot, returned right away and never have seen this with a projector before. The imahe quality suffers from rainbow effect, noticed this watching hockey. Pain trying to mount this, had to make modify mount! No usb! Fan noise is wat too loud for a small form factor. The corner adjustment is subpar, auto keystone was about 80% effective. This is not worth more than 100$. Consider it a toy.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Mdbdetroit,

      It’s unfortunate to hear of the issues that have caused you to return your Freestyle Projector. Your experience is very important to us and will be shared with our product team.

      Should you ever decide to give Samsung Products another try and have questions or need help with settings, setup, or features, please know we’re here to help. Call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM 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.

      We hope to regain you as a customer in the future.

      ~ Samsung Specialist Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    First Projector Experience

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this projector. All the streaming apps are already installed. You can connect a sound bar to the projector, but you do not need to because the projector's speaker is really good. The picture is clear. The only part that can be annoying is that I need to adjust the screen size for displaying, but I am currently displaying on a blank wall and not using a projector screen. Other than that I do not have any complaints and am happy with this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    love this projector

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    amazing qualify and amazing picture. a portable roku tv bluetooth everything amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Nice new Gen Technology but not for everyone's use

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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.

    First of all idea is a big success. Perfect for a stand alone use(with no bluetooth speaker connection) with low quality video/audio. Portability and model design were good features. It is a miserable experience with Integrations like Digital assistant, bluetooth speaker etc. The components used inside are mediocre. Auto focus is not quick, bluetooth speaker connection with device being on wifi is very bad. Up button on remote was not working after a week. Had to exchange. $350 would be right price otherwise, product has to improve a lot. Overall, pricey for a light used product. Best for portability and low quality videos.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Gopi,

      I’m very sorry to hear of the difficulties you have experienced with The Freestyle. We appreciate you giving us a chance to make things right, and for your patience in having deal with the inconvenience of an exchange.

      Should you need help with your new unit, please contact Samsung Customer Support 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 Samsung