Samsung Freestyle
Score: 66/100
Putrims K12
Score: 77/100Rankings
The Putrims K12 is a portable smart projector delivering 1500 ANSI lumens and integrated Google TV for easy streaming. It sacrifices true 4K resolution and has modest built-in audio, making it best for budget-conscious home and backyard use.
The Samsung The Freestyle 1st Gen is a compact LED projector with auto-focus, keystone correction and built-in Tizen streaming, making it extremely easy to set up. Its modest 230 lumens output and 43 ms input lag restrict it to dim environments and casual gaming. Best suited for portable entertainment and quick presentations in low-light settings.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
230 lumens | 1,500 lumensbest | |
100,000best | 20,000 | |
1.2best | — | |
2.654 meters | 3.35 metersbest | |
20,000 hours | 30,000 hoursbest | |
5 watts | 10 wattsbest | |
— | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.817 kgbest | 2.495 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(2) | ||
Brightness (lumens) | 230 lumens | 1500 lumens |
Contrast Ratio | 100000 | 20000 |
Projection Geometry(1) | ||
Throw Distance (meters) | 2.654 meters | 3.35 meters |
Lighting(1) | ||
Lamp Life (hours) | 20000 hours | 30000 hours |
Audio(1) | ||
Speaker Power (watts) | 5 watts | 10 watts |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 5 | WiFi 6 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.8165 kg | 2.495 kg |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (watts) | 50 watts | 180 watts |
After‑Sale(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 3 years |
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Professional reviewers commend the Freestyle 2nd Gen for its ultra-portable form factor, innovative 180° tilting base, and seamless smart-TV features, noting that the automatic keystone, autofocus and auto-leveling make setup virtually plug-and-play. However, they also point out the modest 230 ANSI-lumens output, standard 1.2 throw ratio and 43 ms input lag as limitations that keep it from competing with brighter or gaming-focused projectors.
Everyday users echo the praise for portability, easy setup and built-in audio, frequently mentioning the tilting base and automatic adjustments as standout conveniences. The dominant criticism revolves around insufficient brightness for well-lit rooms, the need to place the unit several feet away due to its throw ratio, and the mono speaker's lack of stereo depth, with casual gamers also noting the input lag.
Professional reviewers consider the Putrims K12 a strong value proposition, emphasizing its genuine 1500 ANSI lumen output, sharp 1080p scaling from 4K sources, and the convenience of built-in Google TV with WiFi 6. They commend its auto-focus, keystone correction, and voice control for effortless setup, while noting the lack of native 4K, modest built-in audio, and average black-level performance as trade-offs for its price tier.
Everyday users praise the K12 for its easy, plug-and-play experience, bright enough picture in low-light settings, and seamless streaming via Google TV, making it a popular choice for family movie nights and casual gaming. Recurring complaints focus on the quiet built-in speakers, fan noise, reduced brightness in full daylight, and occasional Wi-Fi instability.
“very easy to set up”
“best Google TV projector under £300”
