Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen vs TCL C1: Which to Buy

The Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen is the better projector overall, rated 3.3 to 3.2. The TCL C1 costs $562.50 less ($237.49 vs $799.99).

Higher rated

Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen

#33 in 1080p and under3.3Full review

A tiny, stylish projector with Samsung’s smart TV apps for casual viewing in dark rooms. Most buyers get more picture for the money elsewhere.

Samsung $799.99

$799.99

TCL C1

#53 in 1080p and under3.2Full review

A quiet, easy Google TV projector from a big brand for a dark bedroom. It is dimmer than most rivals, so keep the picture small.

Amazon $249.99 TCL $237.49

$237.49

Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 1080p and under projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weight	Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen	TCL C1
Overall rating	3.3/5	3.2/5
Brightness 25%	14 230 ANSI lumens	14 230 ISO 21118 lumens
Value 15%	0 $3.48 per lumen	0 $1.03 per lumen
Resolution 10%	100 1920 x 1080 native	100 1920 x 1080 native
Streaming 15%	100 Tizen with licensed Netflix	100 Google TV with licensed Netflix
Setup 10%	60 Autofocus, auto keystone	60 Autofocus, auto keystone
Light life 10%	100 30,000 hour LED	100 30,000 hour LED
Gaming 10%	50 input lag not published (neutral score used)	50 input lag not published (neutral score used)
Warranty 5%	50 warranty not published (neutral score used)	0 1-year warranty

Independent measurements