Updated
Updated · Engadget · Jul 17
Samsung Launches $1,200 Freestyle+ Projector With 100-Inch Auto-Correction
Updated
Updated · Engadget · Jul 17

Samsung Launches $1,200 Freestyle+ Projector With 100-Inch Auto-Correction

3 articles · Updated · Engadget · Jul 17

Summary

  • $1,200 Freestyle+ projectors are now on sale through Samsung and select retailers, marking the commercial debut of the company’s upgraded portable model.
  • 3D Auto Keystone is the headline upgrade, automatically flattening distorted images on irregular surfaces — including corners, curtains and tent walls — while resizing the picture to fit available wall space.
  • 100-inch 1080p projection, HDR10+ support, instant distance-based autofocus and Wall Calibration aim to preserve image quality even on colored walls or patterned wallpaper.
  • Built-in 360-degree audio, AirPlay and Galaxy casting, Samsung TV Plus and Gaming Hub support broaden its use cases, though the unit still needs wired power or an external USB-C battery outdoors.
  • The new model arrives at a steep premium over Samsung’s second-generation Freestyle, which launched at $800 and is currently listed around $798 on Amazon.

Insights

Can smart features justify a $1,200 price for Samsung's 1080p projector as competitors now offer 4K models?
With a tiny 1.9% market share, is Samsung's expensive new projector a niche gadget or a serious market contender?