Originally released in January 2022, the Samsung Freestyle projector was a finalist for CNN Underscored's Best of CES 2022 award and has since become a huge hit with its small size, impressive design, and easy portability.
While you can still get the sleek Freestyle 2022 for $800, $100 off its original price, Samsung announced a new version at CES 2023. An updated projector will be available, here's everything we know. so far free in 2023.
Apriori, nothing changes for Freestyle. The 2023 projector is similar to its predecessor. That means you'll still get a square projector that weighs less than 2 pounds and can rotate up to 180 degrees. Aim and stream up to 100 inches of full 1080p (unlike the well-reviewed but expensive XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K projector, the new Freestyle won't be 4K stabilized) almost anywhere, from a wall to an outdoor screen. does not offer support).
But what will make a difference is your ability to access the new Game Center in the Tizen OS app installed. Announced late last year, Gaming Hub is also available on all Samsung smart TVs and lets you play video games from partners like Xbox, Nvidia GeForce Now, Amazon Luna, and Utomik without the need for downloads, memory limitations, or a console. ..
So, yes, it will serve as an extra gaming device to take on the go and can help end those nasty arguments about your kids spending more time with their gaming console. Game Center version 2023 will also have what Samsung calls MiniMap. sharing, which allows players to quickly open and view their game's minimap while playing.
Another cool feature that Samsung highlighted when we saw the new Freestyle at CES is something they're calling "Smart EDGE Blending." The result is that the two projectors are automatically synchronized to provide an excellent 21:9 setup, with no manual alignment or adjustments.
While it's easy on the eyes to create a large-scale projection, you'll need two Freestyle 2023 projectors to do it.
Yes, Freestyle caused quite a stir when it was announced last year, even earning the enviable position of being one of Oprah's favorites. And the projector easily fits into Samsung's lifestyle entertainment portfolio, beating out other cult products like the next-generation Frame TV. But aside from the portability and small footprint, it's all the extras that really set it apart.
For example, the Freestyle can be used as a lamp and comes with a lens hood that doubles as a filter for fun light show effects like Lava Lamp and Starry Night. It can also double as a wireless speaker, allowing you to listen to your tunes without projection. Perfect party favors.
And then there are the accessories. Samsung offers an outdoor seating battery dock ($190) for charging, and a quirky screw-on adapter ($80) lets you connect the Freestyle to things like pendants for tabletop projection. While the Freestyle itself only comes in white, you can make it more colorful with a Samsung skin ($28). This leather is available in Forest Green, Blossom Pink or Coyote Beige, the focus of 2022. Samsung has confirmed that we will have to wait. more colors available in 2023. You can also find other accessories like this foam-lined case ($49) to keep your Freestyle extra safe.
There's currently no pricing or release date for the 2023 Freestyle, but we expect it to arrive early this year and cost the same as its predecessor. We'll have a full review once we get our hands on it, so stay tuned.
