Philips NeoPix 444 vs Samsung The Freestyle

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Philips NeoPix 444Philips NeoPix 444Samsung The FreestyleSamsung The Freestyle
Display system
Imaging technologyOtherDLP
Technology brandβ€”DLP
Native aspect ratio16:9β€”
Native resolution1920 Γ— 10801920 Γ— 1080
Optics
Throw ratio1.25:11.2:1
Projection distance table100β€³: 2.77 m100β€³: 2.65 m
Zoom typeDigitalβ€”
FocusAutoAuto
Image size rangeβ€”30–100 in
Corner / warp correction4ptβ€”
Light source
Light source typeLEDLED
Light source lifeRated: 30,000 hNormal: 20,000 h
Life definitionUnspecifiedβ€”
Brightness
ANSI lumens500 lmβ€”
Claimed brightness (non-standard)β€”550
Claimed brightness unitβ€”LED lumens
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast1,000:1100,000:1
HDR
HDR formatsβ€”HDR10, HLG
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)β€”Yes
Audio
Speaker power10 W5 W
Speaker count2β€”
Audio channelsStereoβ€”
Audio outputs3.5 mm, HDMI ARCHDMI ARC, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI ARCYesYes
HDMI eARCβ€”Yes
Bluetooth audio outβ€”Yes
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signalβ€”1920 Γ— 1080
HDMI port count11
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI: HDMIMicro HDMI: HDMI, eARC
USB media playbackYesβ€”
Wi-Fiβ€”Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth versionβ€”5.2
Firmware / software
Smart OSβ€”Tizen
Castingβ€”AirPlay 2, DLNA
Setup automation
AutofocusWhen movedβ€”
Auto keystoneYesYes
Integrated stand / gimbalβ€”Vertical deg: 180
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)β€”Typical: 30 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–35Β°C10–40Β°C
Operating humidityβ€”10–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude modeβ€”3,048 m
High-altitude modeβ€”Yes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)120 W50 W
Standby power0.25 W0.5 W
Networked standby powerβ€”2 W
Power supplyExternal brickUSB-C
USB-C PD inputβ€”50 W
Physical & installation
Width195 mm102 mm
Depth219 mm95.2 mm
Height194 mm158 mm
Weight2.48 kg0.79 kg
Safety & compliance
Safety & market certificationsCE, FCCCE
Support & ownership
User manualhttps://www.documents.philips.com/assets/20251030/8d517617042241a390ffb38600495d23.pdfhttps://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202203/20220303133302262/BP81-00493A-02_UM_LSP3B_XE_L11_220225.0.pdf
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Remote control, Aaa batteries, Usb c to hdmi cable, Ac adapter, Power cables, Quick start guide, Warranty cardRemote, Power cord
Remote typeIRVoice