Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen vs BenQ X3000i

Tested using Methodology v0.9

Updated Aug 13, 2024 04:56 PM

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Native Resolution 1080p

Imaging Technology DLP

Light Source LED

Native Resolution Pixel Shift 4k

Imaging Technology DLP

Light Source LED

Our Verdict

Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen

BenQ X3000i

The BenQ X3000i is much better than the Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen, but they're very different. The Samsung is a small portable projector with a tilting stand and full auto keystone image correction. The BenQ is a bigger product, although it's not huge. It has auto keystone correction on the vertical axis, so you can move it if you wish, but it's not as portable as the Samsung. Otherwise, the BenQ offers vastly superior image quality with better brightness and contrast and projects a sharper image due to its pixel-shifting technology. It also offers more to gamers with its 1080p @ 240Hz capabilities.

Variants

The Freestyle 2nd Gen (White)

X3000i (White)

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Threshold

0.10

Movies

5.1

7.9

Brightness

3.3

7.9

Native Contrast

4.7

7.5

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

7.0

8.9

Full Comparison

Movies

5.1

7.9

Gaming

4.2

Brightness

3.3

Contrast

4.7

Picture Quality

Brightness

3.3

7.9

Brightness Measurement Picture

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BenQ X3000i Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output

184 lm

1,628 lm

Color Light Output

167 lm

1,689 lm

Brightness Uniformity

96%

89%

Screen Brightness

21 cd/m²

181 cd/m²

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Native Contrast

4.7

7.5

APL Native Contrast

Preview Graph

0.1% APL Native Contrast

330 : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast

332 : 1

1% APL Native Contrast

328 : 1

789 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast

299 : 1

573 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast

264 : 1

432 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast

238 : 1

342 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast

197 : 1

244 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast

135 : 1

145 : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

341 : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

365 : 1

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Color Gamut

8.5

7.9

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

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Rec. 709 xy

99.43%

95.40%

Rec. 709 uv

98.24%

94.29%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

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Rec. 2020 xy

65.60%

62.59%

Rec. 2020 uv

75.83%

75.86%

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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

7.0

8.9

Pre White Balance Picture

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture

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Pre Color Picture

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White Balance dE

3.50

1.52

Color dE

3.27

1.42

Gamma

2.14

2.11

Color Temperature

7,187 K

6,351 K

Picture Mode

Movie

Cinema

Color Temp Setting

Warm1

Normal

Gamma Setting

2.2

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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

9.2

9.3

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Post Color Picture

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White Balance dE

0.29

0.54

Color dE

1.91

1.49

Gamma

2.16

2.17

Color Temperature

6,508 K

6,511 K

White Balance Calibration

10 point

2 point

Color Calibration

Yes

Picture Mode

Movie

Cinema

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Design

Imaging

Style Picture

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Imaging Technology

DLP

Light Source

LED

Resolution

1080p

Pixel Shift 4k

Spectral Power Distribution

Aspect Ratio

16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio

1.20

1.15

Maximum Throw Ratio

1.20

1.50

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Optics

Optical Zoom

Focus

Auto Focus

Keystone

Auto Keystone

Aspect Ratio

16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio

1.20

1.15

Maximum Throw Ratio

1.20

1.50

Horizontal Lens Shift

N/A

Vertical Lens Shift

N/A

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Portability

8.0

4.5

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Height

4.8" (12.3 cm)

8.1" (20.6 cm)

Width

3.9" (10.0 cm)

10.6" (27.0 cm)

Depth

5.4" (13.7 cm)

10.2" (26.0 cm)

Weight

1.8 lbs (0.8 kg)

14.6 lbs (6.6 kg)

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Noise

7.4

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video

Noise @ Maximum Brightness

50.5dBA

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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity

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HDMI

1 (Micro HDMI 2.0)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed

No HDMI 2.1

USB Data Ports

Audio Out 3.5mm

Digital Optical Audio Out

Wi-Fi

Yes

Ethernet Speed

No Ethernet

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Supported Resolutions

3.3

Native Resolution

1080p

Pixel Shift 4k

4k @ 60Hz

4k @ 120Hz

1440p @ 60Hz

1440p @ 120Hz

1080p @ 60Hz

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Yes

1080p @ 120Hz

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate

60 Hz

Variable Refresh Rate

VRR

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

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HDR Format Support

HDR10

Yes

HDR10+

Dolby Vision

HLG

Yes

Audio Passthrough

ARC/eARC

Yes (eARC)

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

ARC: DTS 5.1

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

Optical: DTS 5.1

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3D

3D Support

Features

Inputs & Connectivity

Inputs Picture

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HDMI

ARC/eARC

Yes (eARC)

Wi-Fi

Yes

USB Data Ports

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Smart Features & Sound

Smart OS

Tizen

Android

Cast Capable

Yes

Speaker(s)

Yes

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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