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BenQ GV30
Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen
Tested using Methodology v0.9
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Native Resolution
720p
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
LED
Native Resolution
1080p
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
LED
Our Verdict
BenQ GV30
Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen
The Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen is better than the BenQ GV30. The Samsung has much better color accuracy, especially after calibration, so it offers superior image quality. Portability-wise, the BenQ has a battery, but the Samsung is smaller and has full auto keystone correction, making it even easier to carry around than the BenQ as long as you have access to an outlet or a portable battery pack.
Variants
- GV30 (White)
- The Freestyle 2nd Gen (White)
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Main Differences for
Movies
Movies
Threshold
Movies
4.8
5.5
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
4.2
7.0
Contrast
5.0
5.5
Full Comparison
Picture Quality
Brightness
3.3
3.5
Brightness Measurement Picture
White Light Output
176 lm
174 lm
Color Light Output
179 lm
160 lm
Brightness Uniformity
87%
96%
Screen Brightness
20 cd/m²
19 cd/m²
Contrast
5.0
5.5
APL Native Contrast
1% APL Native Contrast
364 : 1
298 : 1
5% APL Native Contrast
268 : 1
260 : 1
10% APL Native Contrast
206 : 1
220 : 1
15% APL Native Contrast
167 : 1
199 : 1
25% APL Native Contrast
116 : 1
162 : 1
50% APL Native Contrast
68 : 1
109 : 1
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
4.2
7.0
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
7.27
3.50
Color dE
5.58
3.27
Gamma
2.12
2.14
Color Temperature
7,312 K
7,187 K
Picture Mode
Cinema
Movie
Color Temp Setting
No Color Temp Setting
Warm1
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
0
Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
4.2
9.2
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
7.27
0.29
Color dE
5.58
1.91
Gamma
2.12
2.16
Color Temperature
7,312 K
6,508 K
White Balance Calibration
No
10 point
Color Calibration
No
Yes
Picture Mode
Cinema
Movie
Color Gamut
8.3
8.5
Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
Rec. 709 xy
98.57%
99.43%
Rec. 709 uv
97.36%
98.24%
Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
Rec. 2020 xy
61.77%
65.60%
Rec. 2020 uv
72.64%
75.83%
Design
Imaging
Style Picture
Imaging Technology
DLP
DLP
Light Source
LED
LED
Resolution
720p
1080p
Spectral Power Distribution
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
1.20
1.20
Maximum Throw Ratio
1.20
1.20
Optics
Optical Zoom
No
Focus
Auto Focus
Keystone
Auto Keystone
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
1.20
1.20
Maximum Throw Ratio
1.20
1.20
Horizontal Lens Shift
N/A
Vertical Lens Shift
N/A
Portability
8.0
8.0
Dimension Picture
Height
7.3" (18.5 cm)
4.8" (12.3 cm)
Width
3.3" (8.3 cm)
3.9" (10.0 cm)
Depth
7.3" (18.5 cm)
5.4" (13.7 cm)
Weight
3.2 lbs (1.5 kg)
1.8 lbs (0.8 kg)
Noise
7.4
Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video
Noise @ Maximum Brightness
50.5dBA
Inputs
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
1 (Micro HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
USB Data Ports
1
0
Audio Out 3.5mm
0
Digital Optical Audio Out
0
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Ethernet Speed
No Ethernet
Supported Resolutions
3.3
Native Resolution
720p
1080p
4k @ 60Hz
No
4k @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
No
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
1080p Maximum Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Input Lag
3.5
4k @ 60Hz
N/A
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
N/A
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ 60Hz
48.9
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
66.5
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ Max Refresh Rate
48.9
HDR Format Support
HDR10
Yes
HDR10+
No
Dolby Vision
No
HLG
Yes
Audio Passthrough
ARC/eARC
No
Yes (eARC)
eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus
No
eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
No
eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT
No
eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
No
eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA
No
eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
No
eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)
0
ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1
No
ARC: DTS 5.1
No
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
No
Optical: DTS 5.1
No
3D
3D Support
No
Features
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
1
ARC/eARC
No
Yes (eARC)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
USB Data Ports
1
0
Smart Features & Sound
Smart OS
Android
Tizen
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
Speaker(s)
Yes
Yes
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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