BenQ GV31 vs Samsung The Freestyle Gen 2
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Choosing between the BenQ GV31 and Samsung The Freestyle Gen 2? Both compete in the Projector segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The BenQ GV31 scores higher in value. The Samsung The Freestyle Gen 2 leads in video quality, gaming performance, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in ease of use.
The BenQ GV31 offers higher brightness at 300 ANSI lumens vs 230. More lumens means a brighter image, critical if you can't fully darken your room. Below 2000 lumens needs a dedicated dark room; 3000+ handles ambient light. In a dedicated dark room, contrast ratio and color accuracy may matter more than raw brightness.
The Samsung The Freestyle Gen 2 holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the BenQ GV31 may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the Samsung The Freestyle Gen 2 is the stronger choice — it leads in 4 of 6 scored dimensions. The BenQ GV31 makes more sense if you prioritize the 1 dimension where it leads.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
BenQ GV31
Samsung The Freestyle Gen 2
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Native Resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| Technology | DLP | DLP |
| Throw Ratio Min | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Throw Ratio Max | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Lens Shift V | — | — |
| Lens Shift H | — | — |
| ANSI Lumens | 300 | 230 |
| CLO Lumens | — | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 100000:1 | 100000:1 |
| HDR Support | HDR10+ | |
| Input Lag | 45ms | — |
| Lamp Life | 30000hrs | 30000hrs |
| Light Source | LED | LED |
| Lens Quality | — | — |
| Tone Mapping | — | — |
| Ultra Short Throw | No | No |
| Chip Size | — | — |
| Color Depth | 24bit | 10bit |
| Zoom Ratio | 1 | — |
| Zoom Type | fixed | Fixed |
| Focus Type | — | Motorized |
| Noise (Normal) | 28dB | 30dB |
| Noise (Eco) | 26dB | — |
| Power Draw | 45W | 50W |
| HDMI Inputs | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 1.4 | 2.1 |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Power | 4W | 5W |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Streaming Apps | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Memory | No | No |
| 12V Trigger | No | No |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Frame Interpolation | No | No |
| Native Aspect | — | 16:9 |
Key Differences
- Color Depth: BenQ GV31 at 24bit vs Samsung The Freestyle Gen 2 at 10bit
- HDMI Inputs: BenQ GV31 at 2 vs Samsung The Freestyle Gen 2 at 1
- HDMI Version: BenQ GV31 at 1.4 vs Samsung The Freestyle Gen 2 at 2.1
- ANSI Lumens: BenQ GV31 at 300 vs Samsung The Freestyle Gen 2 at 230. More lumens means a brighter image, critical if you can't fully darken your room. Below 2000 lumens needs a dedicated dark room; 3000+ handles ambient light.
- Speaker Power: BenQ GV31 at 4W vs Samsung The Freestyle Gen 2 at 5W
Which Should You Choose?
Choose BenQ GV31 if you want:
- + better ansi lumens — more lumens means a brighter image, critical if you can't fully darken your room
- + better noise (normal)
- + better power draw
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how BenQ GV31 and Samsung The Freestyle Gen 2 compare to the rest of the field.
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