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Backyard Cinema · Samsung

Samsung The Freestyle

A compact, pivoting smart projector that throws a picture on nearly any flat surface.

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Samsung The Freestyle at a glance

What we like

  • Rotating stand lets you aim it at a wall, fence or screen without stacking boxes
  • Smart TV apps are built in, so you do not need a streaming stick
  • Small and easy to move around the yard

Trade-offs

  • Dim next to bright-room projectors, so it wants full darkness and a small picture
  • Not weatherproof, and it needs a power source
  • Check which generation is currently sold, because specs differ
Best for
A flexible, stylish pick for small, dark backyard viewing.
Skip it if
You will watch at dusk or on a big screen.
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We haven't confirmed hard specs for this product on the maker's own page, so it's described at the product-line level. Check current specs and sizes before you buy. This is research-based, not a hands-on review. See how we pick products.

Where it appears in our guides

  • Best for flexible placement

    Best Outdoor Projectors

    The Freestyle's pivoting stand lets you aim at a fence, wall or screen without stacking boxes, and it has smart apps built in. It is dim next to bright-room projectors, so keep the picture small and the yard dark.

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