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Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen vs TCL C1

Which Projector Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Picture Quality
      BrightnessNative ContrastColor GamutPre-Calibration Color AccuracyPost-Calibration Color Accuracy
    Design
      ImagingOpticsPortabilityNoise
    Inputs
      Inputs & ConnectivitySupported ResolutionsVariable Refresh RateInput LagHDR Format SupportAudio Passthrough3D
    Features
      Smart Features & SoundIn The Box
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Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen
TCL C1

Tested using Methodology v0.11

Updated Feb 13, 2026 03:37 PM

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Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen Picture

Track

TCL C1 Picture

Track

Native Resolution
1080p
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
LED
Native Resolution
1080p
Imaging Technology
LCD
Light Source
LED

Our Verdict

Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen

TCL C1

The TCL C1 is slightly better than the Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen, but the Samsung is smaller and more portable. Still, the TCL's contrast is much better, so it looks better in dark rooms. Accuracy purists will, however, prefer the Samsung, as it's far more accurate out of the box, and it's easier to calibrate.

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Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

N/A
N/A

Brightness Measurement Picture  

Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen Brightness Measurement Picture Sample

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TCL C1 Brightness Measurement Picture Sample

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White Light Output 
 

Lock lm
Lock lm

Color Light Output 
 

Lock lm
Lock lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Screen Brightness 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²
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Native Contrast 
 

N/A
N/A

APL Native Contrast  

Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen APL Native Contrast Sample

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TCL C1 APL Native Contrast Sample

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0.1% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

1% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1
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Color Gamut 
 

N/A
N/A

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709  

Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 Sample

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TCL C1 Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 Sample

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Rec. 709 xy 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020  

Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 Sample

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TCL C1 Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 Sample

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Rec. 2020 xy 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

Lock%
Lock%
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

N/A
N/A

Pre White Balance Picture  

Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen Pre White Balance Picture Sample

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

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Pre Color Picture  

Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen Pre Color Picture Sample

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White Balance dE 
 

Lock
Lock

Color dE 
 

Lock
Lock

Gamma 
 

Lock
Lock

Color Temperature 
 

Lock K
Lock K

Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Temp Setting 
 

Locked
Locked

Gamma Setting 
 

Locked
Locked
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

N/A
N/A

Post White Balance Picture  

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Post Gamma Curve Picture  

Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

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Post Color Picture  

Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen Post Color Picture Sample

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White Balance dE 
 

Lock
Lock

Color dE 
 

Lock
Lock

Gamma 
 

Lock
Lock

Color Temperature 
 

Lock K
Lock K

White Balance Calibration 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Calibration 
 

Locked
Locked

Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked
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Design

Imaging 
 

Style Picture  

Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen Style Picture Sample

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TCL C1 Style Picture Sample

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Imaging Technology 
 

Locked
Locked

Light Source 
 

Locked
Locked

Spectral Power Distribution  

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Optics 
 

Optical Zoom 
 

Locked
Locked

Focus 
 

Locked
Locked

Keystone 
 

Locked
Locked

Aspect Ratio 
 

Locked
Locked

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

N/A
N/A

Dimension Picture  

Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen Dimension Picture Sample

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Height  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)
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Noise 
 

N/A
N/A

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video  

Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video Sample

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Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

LockdBA
LockdBA
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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen Inputs Picture Sample

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TCL C1 Inputs Picture Sample

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HDMI 
 

Locked
Locked

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

Locked
Locked

USB Data Ports 
 

Lock
Lock

Audio Out 3.5mm  

Locked
Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out  

Locked
Locked

Wi-Fi  

Locked
Locked

Ethernet Speed  

Locked
Locked
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Supported Resolutions 
 

N/A
N/A

Native Resolution 
 

Locked
Locked

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

4k @ 120Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate 
 

Lock Hz
Lock Hz

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

VRR 
 

Locked
Locked

Input Lag 
 

N/A
N/A

4k @ 60Hz 
 

N/A
Lock

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

N/A
Lock

4k @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
N/A

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Lock
Lock

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

Lock
Lock

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

Lock
Lock
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HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

Locked
Locked

HDR10+ 
 

Locked
Locked

Dolby Vision 
 

Locked
Locked

HLG 
 

Locked
Locked

Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC/eARC 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream) 
 

Locked
Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Locked
Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1 
 

Locked
Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Locked
Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1 
 

Locked
Locked
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3D  

3D Support 
 

Locked
Locked
Features

Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

Locked
Locked

Cast Capable 
 

Locked
Locked

Speaker(s) 
 

Locked
Locked
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

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