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- GV32 vs The Freestyle (2nd Gen)
BenQ GV32 vs Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen)
What GV32 does better (7) and where The Freestyle (2nd Gen) wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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8.3Picture4.5
8.3Setup & placement7.8
5.5Smart features & sound3.4
4.9Noise, lifetime & portability5.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
GV32The Freestyle (2nd Gen)
| GV32 | The Freestyle (2nd Gen) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 211 mm | 173 mm | +38 mm |
| Width | 130 mm | 104 mm | +26 mm |
| Depth | 191 mm | 95 mm | +96 mm |
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 0.8 kg | +0.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GV32 better than The Freestyle (2nd Gen)?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm vs 230 lm2.2×
- Built-in speakers (total output)8 W vs 5 W+60%
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)100,000:1 vs 300:1333.3×
- Audio outputYes · The Freestyle (2nd Gen): No
- Fan noise26 dB vs 30 dB+15%
- HDMI version2 vs 1.4+43%
- Largest image size120″ vs 100″+20%
Why is The Freestyle (2nd Gen) better than GV32?
- Weight1.6 kg vs 0.83 kg+93%
- Power consumption80 W vs 50 W+60%
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) | 500 lm | 230 lm |
| Native contrast ratio | 100,000:1 | — |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 100,000:1 | 300:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Colour gamut (Rec.709) | 95% | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | 22.4 ms | — |
| Maximum refresh rate | 62 Hz | — |
| Game / low-latency mode | Yes | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 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 | 2.66 m | 2.66 m |
| Smallest image size | 30″ | 30″ |
| Largest image size | 120″ | 100″ |
| Lens shift | None | None |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 8 W | 5 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Android (not TV-certified) | Tizen (Samsung) |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | Yes |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2 | 1.4 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | Yes | No |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 80 W | 50 W |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 20,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 30,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 26 dB | 30 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 26 dB | — |
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 0.83 kg |
| Width | 130 mm | 104 mm |
| Height | 211 mm | 173 mm |
| Depth | 191 mm | 95 mm |
| Colours | White | White |
