But dare I say? The images pop on a plain white wall in a darker room better than on my screen. Using our 100″ ALR projector screen yielded good results. The brightness levels are incredible for those scenarios. This is really a projector intended to be used for a bedroom movie night or outdoors at night with beers and chips. Dark content is harder to see, that is to be expected. I had no difficulty using it in a moderately lit room with subtle outdoor lighting coming in from the windows. Direct sunlight is going to pose problems, but users looking to purchase The Freestyle Gen 2 are likely not going to use it in direct sunlight. It is bright enough to use in most moderately lit rooms. The lumen rating is good, not fantastic, but good enough. I think FHD for a portable projector of this size is more than acceptable. The Freestyle retains its FHD 1920 × 1080 resolution, and this year we get an ANSI lumen rating of 230 peak. Still, the size and portability of the Freestyle Gen 2 is what makes its design appealing. The majority of the changes are inside or software related. Overall, not much changes in Gen 2, in terms of looks and design. I love the new Samsung remotes, they are simple to use, and no batteries is a plus. There are Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and Samsung TV Plus shortcut buttons. It has the typical Samsung buttons, minimal and functional. To give you an idea of size, the remote is 3/4 the height of the Freestyle Gen 2. These are getting better every year and can be charged using USB-C and ambient light through its solar panel. The remote is Samsung’s white SolarCell Remote. There are small holes located around the unit, these are microphones, so don’t go poking at them. I like that Samsung gives you the option to turn the mic OFF. The only ports on the Freestyle Gen 2 are the USB-C port and Micro HDMI port, there is a mic switch that is used for Bixby or Alexa. The stand has two adjustable screws to help pivot the projector, and there are 4 rubber feet on the bottom of the stand. The aluminum cylindrical body has holes at the top and bottom to help ventilate the Freestyle Gen 2, it never got hot during our use. Under the lens cap is the lens and sensors for projection. The lens cap is held on with pressure points and is simple to take on and off, and it is easy to knock off accidentally as well. Starting with the “top”, the lens cap is opaque and part of one of the features of The Freestyle Gen 2, more later. This is a fantastic way to bring your entertainment anywhere and without needing a separate Roku or Firestick since Samsung has its streaming interface built-in. With those dimensions now known, the Freestyle Gen 2 is impressively compact, making it perfect for moving around. The dimensions are slightly larger than Gen 1 but not by much. With the stand, it measures 4″ in diameter, 6.8″ in height, and 3.7″ in depth. It’s super light and portable, coming in at just under two pounds with the stand. It still has the same cylindrical design, same color, and same stand. The Freestyle Gen 2 design does not change much, if at all, from its older brother.
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