Philips NeoPix 250 vs Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen

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Philips NeoPix 250Philips NeoPix 250
MSRP $299
Samsung The Freestyle 2nd GenSamsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen
MSRP $799.99
Display system
Imaging technologyOtherDLP
Technology brandβ€”DLP
Number of imaging devices1β€”
Native aspect ratio16:9β€”
Native resolution1920 Γ— 10801920 Γ— 1080
Optics
Throw ratio1.31:11.2:1
Projection distance table80β€³: 2.3 m30β€³: 0.8 m Β· 55β€³: 1.5 m Β· 65β€³: 1.7 m Β· 75β€³: 2 m Β· 100β€³: 2.7 m
Zoom typeDigitalDigital
FocusAutoAuto
Image size range39.94–80.09 in30–100 in
Corner / warp correction4ptβ€”
Light source
Light source typeLEDLED
Light source lifeNormal: 30,000 hNormal: 30,000 h
Life definitionUnspecifiedUnspecified
Brightness
ANSI lumens250 lm230 lm
Claimed brightness (non-standard)β€”550
Claimed brightness unitβ€”LED lumens
Contrast & black level
Native on/off contrastβ€”300:1
Dynamic contrast3,000:1β€”
Colour
Bit depth / 'number of colours'8 bitβ€”
Calibration & picture control
Picture mode memories3β€”
HDR
HDR formatsβ€”HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Motion & gaming
Max refresh rateβ€”1920Γ—1080: 60 Hz
Auto low-latency modeβ€”No
Audio
Speaker power6 W5 W
Speaker count2β€”
Audio channelsStereoβ€”
Audio outputs3.5 mmHDMI ARC, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI ARCβ€”Yes
HDMI eARCβ€”Yes
Bluetooth audio outYesYes
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal3840 Γ— 21601920 Γ— 1080
HDMI port count11
HDMI ports (feature-level)β€”Micro HDMI: HDMI
Horizontal scan frequencyβ€”15.63–79.98 kHz
Vertical scan frequencyβ€”24–75.03 Hz
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)β€”No
LAN controlβ€”Yes
Control ecosystem driversβ€”Alexa
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth version5.0BT5.2
Firmware / software
Smart OSGoogle TVTizen
NetflixVia dongleNative
CastingChromecast built-inAirPlay 2
Update policyβ€”Security updates supported until 31 December 2028 (5 years from initial supply in 2023)
Setup automation
AutofocusWhen movedWhen moved
Auto keystoneYesYes
Obstacle avoidanceβ€”Yes
Integrated stand / gimbalVertical deg: 180Type: cradle_stand Β· Vertical deg: 180
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)β€”Standard: 30 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–35Β°Cβ€”
Altitude / high-altitude modeβ€”3,048 m
High-altitude modeβ€”Yes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, Rearβ€”
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)β€”50 W
Power consumption by modeOperating: 52 Wβ€”
Standby power0.25 W0.5 W
Power supplyβ€”USB-C
USB-C PD inputβ€”50 W
Physical & installation
Width239 mm102 mm
Depth141 mm95.2 mm
Height188 mm173 mm
Weight1.38 kg0.83 kg
Colours / finishesβ€”White
Safety & compliance
Safety & market certificationsCE, FCCβ€”
Support & ownership
Warrantyβ€”πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR 2 yr Β· πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GB 1 yr
User manualβ€”https://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202411/20241106105937862/BP81-00686A-210_EM_PJFATSCC_NA-SA_ENG-US_241105.0.pdf
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Remote control, Aaa batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Ceiling mount plate, Wall anchors, ScrewsRemote, Power cord, User manual
Remote typeβ€”Voice