Philips NeoPix 444 vs Samsung The Freestyle+

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Philips NeoPix 444Philips NeoPix 444Samsung The Freestyle+Samsung The Freestyle+
MSRP $1,199.99
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 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 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
ISO light outputβ€”430 lm
ANSI lumens500 lmβ€”
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast1,000:1100,000:1
HDR
HDR formatsβ€”HDR10+, HLG
Motion & gaming
Auto low-latency modeβ€”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
HDMI port count11
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI: HDMIMicro HDMI: HDMI
USB media playbackYesβ€”
Wi-Fiβ€”Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth versionβ€”5.2
Firmware / software
Smart OSβ€”Tizen
Castingβ€”AirPlay 2
Update policyβ€”Security updates for at least 5 years from launch; the period is listed to 31 December 2031.
Setup automation
AutofocusWhen movedContinuous
Auto keystoneYesYes
Screen fit / alignmentβ€”Yes
Obstacle avoidanceβ€”Yes
Eye-protection sensorβ€”Yes
Integrated stand / gimbalβ€”Vertical deg: 180
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)β€”Rated: 30 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–35Β°Cβ€”
Altitude / high-altitude modeβ€”3,048 m
High-altitude modeβ€”Yes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling
Rated voltage100–240 V110–120 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)120 W100 W
Standby power0.25 W0.5 W
Power supplyExternal brickβ€”
USB-C PD inputβ€”100 W
Physical & installation
Width195 mm107 mm
Depth219 mm99 mm
Height194 mm178 mm
Weight2.48 kg1 kg
Colours / finishesβ€”White
Safety & compliance
Safety & market certificationsCE, FCCβ€”
Support & ownership
Warrantyβ€”πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GB 2 yr
Latest firmwareβ€”0090-1296.8
User manualhttps://www.documents.philips.com/assets/20251030/8d517617042241a390ffb38600495d23.pdfhttps://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202609/20260915133933303/BP81-01048C-230_EUG_PJTDVBEUF_WW_ENG_251230.0.pdf
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Remote control, Aaa batteries, Usb c to hdmi cable, Ac adapter, Power cables, Quick start guide, Warranty cardPower cord, Manual, Carry case
Remote typeIRβ€”