XGIMI Halo+
VERDICT
If performance is your priority, this is the portable projector to beat. With 700-900 ISO Lumens, it destroys the competition in brightness. It has a built-in battery, powerful Harman Kardon speakers, and boots up in seconds. It is less "cute" than the Samsung Freestyle, but objectively a better projector.
The Big Picture
Portable projectors often suffer from dim, washed-out images. The XGIMI Halo+ fights back with class-leading brightness that makes 100-inch projections watchable even with some ambient light. Powered by Android TV, it gives you access to thousands of apps directly from the Google Play Store.
🧠 ISA Technology
Intelligent Screen Adaption: It's smarter than you.
Obstacle Avoidance: If you project on a wall with a light switch or a picture frame, the Halo+ automatically scales the image to fit the empty space next to it. It also auto-aligns perfectly to your screen borders.
🔋 Built-In Battery
True freedom.
Playtime: It has a built-in battery that lasts about 2.5 hours on a single charge. That’s enough for a full movie in the backyard without hunting for an extension cord. (Samsung's Freestyle requires an external power bank or expensive base).
✅ The Pros
- Brightness: Significantly brighter and sharper than the Freestyle.
- Sound: Dual 5W Harman Kardon speakers pump out surprisingly deep bass.
- Android TV: Chromecast built-in and Google Assistant voice control.
- 3D Support: One of the few portable projectors that still supports 3D movies.
❌ The Cons
- Netflix Issue: Netflix is not natively supported (requires a workaround or TV stick).
- Bulky Power Brick: The charging adapter is large and heavy.
- Design: Heavier and less flexible than the Freestyle (needs a tripod for ceiling viewing).
🤔 Should you buy it?
YES if you want the best image quality in a portable form factor for camping or backyard movies.
NO if Netflix is your main app and you don't want to use workarounds (Samsung Freestyle runs Netflix natively).
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