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- ZenBeam E1R vs The Freestyle (2nd Gen)
Asus ZenBeam E1R vs Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen)
What ZenBeam E1R does better (6) and where The Freestyle (2nd Gen) wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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3.6Picture4.5
6.8Setup & placement7.8
8.5Noise, lifetime & portability5.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
ZenBeam E1RThe Freestyle (2nd Gen)
| ZenBeam E1R | The Freestyle (2nd Gen) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 84 mm | 173 mm | −89 mm |
| Width | 108 mm | 104 mm | +4 mm |
| Depth | 29 mm | 95 mm | −66 mm |
| Weight | 0.3 kg | 0.8 kg | −0.5 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ZenBeam E1R better than The Freestyle (2nd Gen)?
- Light source life30,000 h vs 20,000 h+50%
- Weight0.31 kg vs 0.83 kg2.7×
- Audio outputYes · The Freestyle (2nd Gen): No
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)500:1 vs 300:1+67%
- Largest image size120″ vs 100″+20%
- Power consumption45 W vs 50 W+11%
Why is The Freestyle (2nd Gen) better than ZenBeam E1R?
- AutofocusNo · ZenBeam E1R: Yes
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)200 lm vs 230 lm+15%
- HDR supportNo · ZenBeam E1R: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 200 lm | 230 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 500:1 | 300:1 |
| HDR support | No | Yes |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, HLG |
| 3D playback | Yes | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 1.2:1 | — |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.21 m | 2.66 m |
| Smallest image size | 16″ | 30″ |
| Largest image size | 120″ | 100″ |
| Lens shift | None | None |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | — | 5 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | — | Tizen (Samsung) |
| Built-in smart platform | — | Yes |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| AirPlay | — | Yes |
| Voice assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI version | — | 1.4 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | Yes | No |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 45 W | 50 W |
| Light source life | 30,000 h | 20,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 30 dB | 30 dB |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.83 kg |
| Width | 108 mm | 104 mm |
| Height | 84 mm | 173 mm |
| Depth | 29 mm | 95 mm |
| Colours | Silver | White |
