Samsung Freestyle+: Brighter, AI‑Smart Portable Projector
Key Takeaways:
- Samsung’s Freestyle+ doubles brightness to 430 ISO lumens and keeps 180° rotation and 360° audio.
- New AI OptiScreen adds 3D auto keystone, real‑time focus, automatic screen fit and wall calibration.
- Supports Q‑Symphony for compatible Samsung soundbars and Vision AI Companion for advanced features.
- Freestyle+ will debut at CES 2026; Samsung targets a phased global rollout in H1 2026 with pricing TBD.
What’s new in the Freestyle+?
Samsung’s Freestyle+ is the company’s latest compact projector, unveiled ahead of CES 2026. The headline hardware upgrade is brightness — the new model delivers 430 ISO lumens, roughly twice that of its predecessor.
The unit retains the Freestyle line’s hallmark mobility: 180‑degree rotation for flexible placement and built‑in 360‑degree audio for room‑filling sound. Samsung also added Q‑Symphony compatibility, so the Freestyle+ can integrate with select Samsung soundbars for improved audio when paired.
AI OptiScreen: smarter image tuning
Samsung is leaning into AI to make projection easier on irregular surfaces. The Freestyle+ introduces AI OptiScreen, a suite of automated image optimization tools designed for real‑world use cases.
Key AI OptiScreen features
3D auto keystone corrects geometric distortion when projecting onto uneven or non‑flat surfaces, ensuring a rectangular image even when the throw angle is awkward.
Real‑time focus tracks movement and refocuses instantly if you pick up or shift the projector, reducing manual adjustments during use.
Automatic screen fit works with compatible accessories to size the image to a projection surface, while wall calibration reduces distracting visual artifacts from textured or colored walls.
The Freestyle+ will also support Samsung’s Vision AI Companion, extending device intelligence for scene recognition and other smart features.
When and where you’ll see it
Samsung will showcase the Freestyle+ at CES 2026 in Las Vegas (January 6–9). The company says it’s aiming to ship the projector in the first half of 2026 with a phased global release, but it has not disclosed pricing or full technical specifications yet.
Why this matters
Higher brightness and robust AI tuning make the Freestyle+ a more practical portable projector for varied environments — from living rooms with imperfect walls to outdoor setups at dusk. Integration with Q‑Symphony and Vision AI Companion aims to strengthen Samsung’s ecosystem play, pairing the projector with Samsung soundbars and smart services.
Expect hands‑on demos and fuller specs from Samsung at CES 2026, where the company will reveal timing and pricing details for consumers and partners.
