- Samsung introduces the Freestyle+ portable projector
- Still 1080p with 180-degree angle flexibility
- Updates include almost double the brightness of the previous model and automatic wall calibration.
Samsung has revealed a third-generation version of its popular portable projector, the Freestyle. The new model is called The Freestyle+, and having used the previous generation The Freestyle 2, as well as recent budget competitors like the Xgimi MoGo 4, I think it brings the right kind of upgrades, although a couple of improvements I’d like to see don’t seem to be.
Samsung’s main argument with the Freestyle+ projector is that it will look better (always a plus, no pun intended) through a combination of smart picture adjustments and just plain brighter.
Samsung says the new model offers 430 ISO lumens, which is almost double the previous model’s 230 ISO lumens, and that’s great to hear, because average brightness is one of its predecessor’s issues (although it still ranks high among our best portable projectors).
This will mean that your images will have bolder colors and will generally be more visible in rooms where the lights are not very dim, which will generally make them more useful and flexible.
But Samsung is also adding some other useful automatic features to get a better picture. In addition to automatic keystone correction and autofocus, there’s now an automatic wall calibration feature, which means the projector “analyzes the color or pattern of the projection surface and minimizes visual distractions for clear viewing,” according to Samsung.
Again, this should help with image clarity and color accuracy if your wall is off-white or light colored (I’m not sure it will help if your wall is a deep navy blue, of course).
There’s also a Screen Fit feature, which sounds useful if you’re using a projector screen: Samsung says it “automatically adjusts the image to match the screen area when used with a compatible projector screen accessory.”
Is this enough of an improvement?
Aside from the changes above, updates appear to be light on The Freestyle+. It includes a new version of Samsung’s smart TV software, which is still packed with streaming app options, and now includes the AI-powered Bixby voice assistant to “enable more natural conversational interaction with on-screen content.”
Samsung hasn’t highlighted other elements that have changed, although it’s obviously possible that there’s more going on than what’s been revealed so far – I’ll be checking out the projector at CES 2026, so I can uncover all the secrets (if any).
In particular, I was hoping to see improvements to the built-in sound. Samsung only mentioned that the Freestyle+ includes “360-degree sound,” just like the previous model, but the Xgimi MoGo 4 recently really blew me away with the depth and power of its sound, so I’m hoping for an update in this department.
We’re also seeing more portable projectors (again, including the MoGo 4) with built-in batteries. Samsung has always offered an additional battery option for the Freestyle range, but the competition is undercutting the price. with Built-in batteries, without requiring you to pay more for true portability.
Speaking of price, there’s no information on that as of yet, although the previous model launched at $799 / £649. There’s also no release date, although Samsung’s new AV products tend to launch between February and April. We may hear more on both fronts at CES.
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