XGIMI Vibe One vs Samsung The Freestyle+: Which Projector Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Aug 21, 2026 01:15 PM

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Native Resolution 1080p

Projector Type Standard Throw

Light Source LED

Native Resolution 1080p

Projector Type Standard Throw

Light Source LED

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Our Verdict

XGIMI Vibe One

Samsung The Freestyle+

Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below

Variants

Vibe One (Blue Spark)
Vibe One (Cloud Ash)

The Freestyle+ (White)

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Blue Spark

Vibe One

White

The Freestyle+

BestBuy.com

Cloud Ash

Vibe One

White

The Freestyle+

Samsung.com

White

The Freestyle+

White

The Freestyle+

B&H

White

The Freestyle+

Walmart.com

Main Differences for

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Home Theater

0.0

Outdoors

0.0

Bedroom

0.0

Gaming

0.0

Brightness

0.0

Contrast

0.0

Portability

0.0

Color

0.0

Gaming Responsiveness

0.0

Picture Quality

Brightness

N/A

Brightness Measurement Picture

SAMPLE

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White Light Output

Lock lm

Color Light Output

Lock lm

Screen Brightness

Lock cd/m²

Effective Contrast

N/A

APL Native Contrast

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0.1% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

1% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

5% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

10% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

15% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

25% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

50% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

Lock : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

Lock : 1

Average White Light Measurement

Lock lm

Average Black Floor Measurement

Lock lm

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

N/A

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 2000

Lock

Color dE 2000

Lock

Gamma

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Picture Mode

Locked

Color Temp Setting

Locked

Gamma Setting

Locked

Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

N/A

Post White Balance Picture

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SAMPLE

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Post Gamma Curve Picture

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SAMPLE

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Post Color Picture

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White Balance dE 2000

Lock

Color dE 2000

Lock

Gamma

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

White Balance Calibration

Locked

Color Calibration

Locked

Picture Mode

Locked

Color Volume

N/A

CIELAB DCI-P3 Picture

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CIELAB DCI-P3 Coverage

Lock%

CIELAB BT.2020 Picture

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CIELAB BT.2020 Coverage

Lock%

Motion

Judder

N/A

Stitch Pictures

SAMPLE

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De-Judder Resolution Impact

Locked

Judder-Free 24p

Locked

Judder-Free 25p

Locked

Judder-Free 24p via 60p

Locked

Judder-Free 25p via 60p

Locked

Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps

Locked

Judder-Free 25p via Native Apps

Locked

Rainbow Effect

N/A

RBE Video

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SAMPLE

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Color Flash Sequence

SAMPLE

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RBE Reduction Mode

Locked

Color Flashes Per Second

Lock

Design

Size

N/A

Dimension Picture

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Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Volume

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

Additional Carrying Features

N/A

Carrying Picture

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Carrying Case Picture

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Carrying Handle

Locked

Lens Protection

Locked

Carrying Case

Locked

Physical Setup Flexibility

N/A

Style Picture

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Mounting Holes Picture

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Optical Zoom

Locked

Projector Type

Locked

Minimum Throw Ratio

Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio

Lock

Horizontal Lens Shift

N/A

Vertical Lens Shift

N/A

Body Adjustment

Locked

Mounting Holes

Locked

Imaging

Imaging Technology

Locked

Native Resolution

Locked

Aspect Ratio

Locked

Light Source

Locked

Spectral Power Distribution

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Battery

N/A

Battery Life

Lock min

N/A

Charge Time

Lock min

N/A

Power Source

Locked

Fan Noise

N/A

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video

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Noise @ Maximum Brightness

LockdBA

Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity

HDMI

Locked

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed

Locked

USB Data Ports

Lock

Audio Out 3.5mm

Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out

Locked

Bluetooth

Locked

Wi-Fi

Locked

Ethernet Speed

Locked

Supported Resolutions

N/A

4k @ 60Hz

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

1440p @ 60Hz

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate

Lock Hz

Variable Refresh Rate

VRR

Locked

Input Lag

N/A

4k @ 60Hz

N/A

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

N/A

4k @ 120Hz

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz

Lock ms

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

Lock ms

1080p @ 120Hz

N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate

Lock ms

HDR Format Support

HDR10

Locked

HDR10+

Locked

Dolby Vision

Locked

HLG

Locked

Audio Passthrough

ARC/eARC

Locked

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT

Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)

Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1

Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1

Locked

3D

3D Support

Locked

Features

In The Box

In The Box Picture

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Smart Features & Sound

Interface Picture

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Smart OS

Locked

Cast Capable

Locked

Speaker(s)

Locked

Remote-Free Operation

Locked

Screen Adaptation

N/A

Focus

Locked

Vertical Keystone

Locked

Horizontal Keystone

Locked

Post-Movement Auto-Correction

Locked

Obstacle Avoidance

Locked

Auto Screen Fit

Locked

Check Price

Blue Spark

Vibe One

White

The Freestyle+

BestBuy.com

Cloud Ash

Vibe One

White

The Freestyle+

Samsung.com

White

The Freestyle+