Samsung adds much-needed brightness to its Freestyle projector

The Freestyle Plus all-in-one portable projector features 430 ISO Lumens, or “nearly twice the brightness of the previous generation,” According to Samsung. great! But also a bit strange given that both the original and second-gen Freestyle projectors listed “550 lumens” on their spec sheets.

You see, projector makers are known for playing fast and loose with lumen specifications. So much so that Epson has been on a legal rampage for the past few years. As a result, you love companies Deny, Yaber, Exa, Exgeme, Seeing without permission… until Dr. J They all had to redefine brightness measurements to the industry standard ISO Lumens. This is a good thing because having consistent lumen specifications makes it easier to predict how the projected image will hold up to ambient light that wants to throw off your viewing experience.

The Freestyle Plus still looks very similar to the original 1080p Freestyle projector Launched in 2022While maintaining its rotating cylindrical design, built-in speaker, and the ability to stream your favorite services over Wi-Fi. Now it comes with all the auto-adaptive features common in modern mobile devices, including keystone correction, focus, screen fit, and the ability to calibrate the image based on the color and patterns of walls and ceilings. However, the device still lacks a battery, although it can be paired with some power banks to maximize portability.

Samsung isn’t offering any detailed specifications, pre-order date, or even pricing before its big CES show. We found the original to be Severely overpriced at $899This was in the world before Trump’s tariffs.