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Philips PicoPix Micro 2TV vs Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen)

What PicoPix Micro 2TV does better (3) and where The Freestyle (2nd Gen) wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Philips PicoPix Micro 2TV
Philips · 2021PicoPix Micro 2TV
3.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$390
vs
Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen)
5.9Score
4 advantages≈ US$440
Higher score
2.5Picture4.5
6.2Setup & placement7.8

Why is PicoPix Micro 2TV better than The Freestyle (2nd Gen)?

  1. Light source life30,000 h vs 20,000 h+50%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600:1 vs 300:12×
  3. Audio outputYes · The Freestyle (2nd Gen): No

Why is The Freestyle (2nd Gen) better than PicoPix Micro 2TV?

  1. Resolution (on screen)854 × 480 (480p) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. AutofocusNo · PicoPix Micro 2TV: Yes
  3. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)200 lm vs 230 lm+15%
  4. Native panel resolution854 × 480 (480p) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Specifications

Side by side

Picture
Resolution (on screen)854 × 480 (480p)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution854 × 480 (480p)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)200 lm230 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600:1300:1
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:11.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m2.66 m
Smallest image size—30″
Largest image size100″100″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNoYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—5 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)Tizen (Samsung)
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
AirPlay—Yes
Voice assistantGoogle AssistantGoogle Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Bixby
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version—1.4
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYes—
Power consumption—50 W
Light source life30,000 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—30 dB
Weight—0.83 kg
Width—104 mm
Height—173 mm
Depth—95 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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