Projectors / Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) vs XGIMI MoGo 4
Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) vs XGIMI MoGo 4
XGIMI MoGo 4
A gimbal-mounted, battery-powered Google TV projector you can aim anywhere.
Wins overall by 0.7 points
Quick Verdict
The XGIMI MoGo 4 takes this by a clear 0.7 points. A gimbal-mounted, battery-powered Google TV projector you can aim anywhere. The Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) only makes sense if it wins on a category you care about more than the total.
The Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) and XGIMI MoGo 4 are both closely matched projector models, and the XGIMI MoGo 4 is $300 cheaper than the Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) ($499 vs $799). On Built-in Sound, the XGIMI MoGo 4 leads (7.5 vs 5.5/10) — onboard speaker power and whether you can live without external audio. On Value, the XGIMI MoGo 4 leads (7.5 vs 5.5/10) — performance and features relative to price. On Brightness, the XGIMI MoGo 4 leads (4.0 vs 3.0/10) — usable light output, and how much ambient light it tolerates. Overall, the XGIMI MoGo 4 scores 6.9/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 6.2/10 for the Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen). Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) | XGIMI MoGo 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799.00 | $499.00 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 native DLP — not 4K | 1920x1080 native — accepts 4K input but outputs 1080p |
| Brightness | 230 ANSI lumens — the dimmest projector here | 450 ISO lumens (XGIMI quotes ISO 21118, which is not comparable with ANSI figures) |
| Light Source | LED | LED |
| Throw Ratio | 1.2:1 — standard throw | 1.2:1 — standard throw, fixed lens |
| Contrast Ratio | 100,000:1 dynamic; Samsung publishes no native figure | Not published by the manufacturer |
| HDR Formats | HDR10+; no Dolby Vision, which Samsung does not license | HDR10 only, and XGIMI notes HDR10 is not supported over HDMI |
| Refresh Rate & Input Lag | Samsung publishes no refresh rate or input lag figure despite the Gaming Hub branding | 1080p at 60Hz; game mode latency 20ms with auto-keystone off |
| Smart Platform | Tizen with Samsung Gaming Hub, Bixby and Alexa | Google TV with licensed Netflix |
| Built-in Speakers | 5W mono with a 360-degree sound design | 2x 6W Harman Kardon with Dolby Audio |
| Lens Shift | None | None |
| Auto Setup | Auto keystone, autofocus and auto levelling | Uninterrupted auto keystone, autofocus, obstacle avoidance and screen fit |
| Light Source Life (hrs) | 30000 | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Colors | White | Grey |
Category Scores
Picture Quality
The XGIMI MoGo 4 leads clearly here, 6.0 against 5.5 — a 0.5-point margin on detail, contrast and overall image once properly set up. If that is what you are buying for, the Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Brightness
The XGIMI MoGo 4 leads clearly here, 4.0 against 3.0 — a 1.0-point margin on usable light output, and how much ambient light it tolerates. If that is what you are buying for, the Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Color
The Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) and XGIMI MoGo 4 are level here, at 6.5/10 each. colour gamut coverage and accuracy out of the box is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Gaming
The Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) leads clearly here, 6.5 against 6.0 — a 0.5-point margin on refresh rate, input lag, VRR and ALLM support. If that is what you are buying for, the XGIMI MoGo 4 does not close the gap elsewhere.
Smart Platform
The XGIMI MoGo 4 leads clearly here, 8.5 against 8.0 — a 0.5-point margin on built-in apps, licensed streaming services and how responsive the interface is. If that is what you are buying for, the Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Built-in Sound
The XGIMI MoGo 4 leads clearly here, 7.5 against 5.5 — a 2.0-point margin on onboard speaker power and whether you can live without external audio. If that is what you are buying for, the Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Setup & Placement
The XGIMI MoGo 4 leads clearly here, 9.5 against 9.0 — a 0.5-point margin on lens shift, zoom, auto keystone and how forgiving placement is. If that is what you are buying for, the Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value
The XGIMI MoGo 4 leads clearly here, 7.5 against 5.5 — a 2.0-point margin on performance and features relative to price. If that is what you are buying for, the Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) if…
- • Gaming matters most to you — the Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) scores 6.5/10 here (refresh rate, input lag, VRR and ALLM support).
- • Your main use case is gaming.
Choose the XGIMI MoGo 4 if…
- • Built-in Sound matters most to you — the XGIMI MoGo 4 scores 7.5/10 here (onboard speaker power and whether you can live without external audio).
- • Value matters most to you — the XGIMI MoGo 4 scores 7.5/10 here (performance and features relative to price).
- • Brightness matters most to you — the XGIMI MoGo 4 scores 4.0/10 here (usable light output, and how much ambient light it tolerates).
- • Picture Quality matters most to you — the XGIMI MoGo 4 scores 6.0/10 here (detail, contrast and overall image once properly set up).
- • You want to spend less — it's $300 cheaper.
Pros & Cons
Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen)
Pros
- +Only 1.8lb, and the swivel cradle makes ceiling projection genuinely easy
- +Gaming Hub streams games with no console attached
- +Tizen is a mature, fast smart platform
- +Auto levelling on top of keystone and focus
Cons
- −230 ANSI lumens is the dimmest here and needs a fully dark room
- −A successor, the Freestyle+, was announced at CES 2026 with roughly double the brightness — current discounting is inventory clearance
- −5W mono audio is weak
- −1080p only, and Samsung publishes no refresh or input-lag figure
XGIMI MoGo 4
Pros
- +The built-in gimbal is the best setup experience in the category — aim it anywhere and it corrects itself
- +Battery powered, so it genuinely works outdoors or in a garden
- +Google TV with a properly licensed Netflix app, which many rivals lack
- +Harman Kardon speakers punch above the size
Cons
- −1080p only — it is not a 4K projector in any sense
- −450 ISO lumens needs a properly dark room
- −HDR10 does not work over HDMI, only from internal apps
- −XGIMI publishes neither a contrast ratio nor a light-source life figure
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FAQs
Is the Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) or XGIMI MoGo 4 better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the XGIMI MoGo 4 comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.
Which is better for Built-in Sound, the Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) or the XGIMI MoGo 4?+
The XGIMI MoGo 4 scores higher on Built-in Sound (7.5/10 vs 5.5/10) — onboard speaker power and whether you can live without external audio.
Which is better for Value, the Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) or the XGIMI MoGo 4?+
The XGIMI MoGo 4 scores higher on Value (7.5/10 vs 5.5/10) — performance and features relative to price.
Which is better for Brightness, the Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) or the XGIMI MoGo 4?+
The XGIMI MoGo 4 scores higher on Brightness (4.0/10 vs 3.0/10) — usable light output, and how much ambient light it tolerates.
Which is better for Picture Quality, the Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) or the XGIMI MoGo 4?+
The XGIMI MoGo 4 scores higher on Picture Quality (6.0/10 vs 5.5/10) — detail, contrast and overall image once properly set up.
Is the Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) worth the price difference over the XGIMI MoGo 4?+
The XGIMI MoGo 4 is the cheaper option at $499 versus $799. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Built-in Sound.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) is the better fit if you mainly care about gaming. The XGIMI MoGo 4 is the better fit for outdoor.
What's the warranty on the Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) vs the XGIMI MoGo 4?+
The Samsung The Freestyle (2nd Gen) ships with a 12-month warranty; the XGIMI MoGo 4 ships with a 12-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.
Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+
If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.
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