Philips NeoPix 230 Smart vs Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen

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	Philips NeoPix 230 Smart	Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen$359 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	—	230 lm ANSI
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	300:1
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.21:1	1.2:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Fan noise
Fan noise	—	30 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	—	$799.99
Best price
Best price	—	$359
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.7 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	—	230 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	250 lm	550 lm (LED lumens)
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	Other	DLP
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	300:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Emitter
Emitter	White LED	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	Over 30,000 h	30,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.21:1	1.2:1
Image size
Image size	—	30–100 in
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Digital
Focus
Focus	—	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	When moved	When moved
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Auto setup
Auto setup	—	Obstacle avoidance
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI	Micro HDMI (eARC)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	—	None
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	1080p	1080p
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15.63–79.98 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	24–75.03 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.0	5.2
Ethernet
Ethernet	—	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	Android (uncertified)	Tizen
Security updates until
Security updates until	—	31 Dec 2028
Netflix
Netflix	—	Built in
Casting
Casting	Miracast	AirPlay 2
Smart home
Smart home	—	Alexa
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	—	5 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	—
Layout
Layout	Stereo	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	eARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	239 × 141 × 188 mm	102 × 95.2 × 173 mm
Weight
Weight	1,380 g	830 g
Colours
Colours	—	White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	Stand, 180° tilt	Stand, 180° tilt
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–35°C	—
Altitude
Altitude	—	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	52 W	Max 50 W
Standby
Standby	0.25 W	0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	—	USB-C
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
USB-C PD in
USB-C PD in	—	50 W
Fan noise
Fan noise	—	30 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC	—
Warranty
Warranty	—	🇫🇷 FR 2 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 1 yr
User manual
User manual	—	https://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202411/20241106105937862/BP81-00686A-210_EM_PJFATSCC_NA-SA_ENG-US_241105.0.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Stand or mount	Power cord, Remote, User manual
Remote
Remote	—	Voice

Philips NeoPix 230 Smart

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