The BenQ GV30 uses Android TV as its OS, so any app that works on your Android phone or tablet works on the GV30, including streaming apps obviously. The GV30 was made for easy interconnectivity with Android devices. You can easily share or project content from your Android smart devices.
Samsung’s Freestyle unsurprisingly uses the Tizen OS found on Samsung TVs. That’s because we assume Samsung intends for the Freestyle to be part of its ecosystem for easy pairing with Samsung home devices, mostly TVs, but also Samsung phones and tablets. Again, that’s fine if you’re already invested in the Samsung sphere. Otherwise, the GV30 offers more universal compatibility and wider access to apps thanks to the use of Android as its foundation.
All told, we must conclude the Freestyle, while a very attractive device in terms of design, is entirely meant for home use alongside other Samsung products. By comparison, the BenQ GV30 was explicitly designed for “view anywhere” versatility regardless of brand loyalty or other devices. . If you’re looking for a reliable and capable portable projector, we believe the conclusion makes itself here. The GV30 is therefore a very capable Samsung Freestyle alternative.
Take a look at a quick comparison table for additional clarity: