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Philips 43PUS7304 12 43 Inch 4K Ultra HD Android Smart TV with Ambilight 3 sided and HDR 10 Works With Alexa Bright Silver 2019 2020 Model
Last Updated: October 10, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.9
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/10
Total Reviews
212
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Software Platform
63apps, tv, philips, ambilight, remote
+73%
-27%
" ... The integrated smart features and android is so much more convenient ... "
" ... Currently started looking for a way to close background apps on the TV's OS to allow it to run smoother but haven't found it yet! ... "
" ... Android TV is easy to use. ... "
" ... The android OS works well and both the full QWERTY keyboard on the back of the remote as well as the voice search make looking for content easy. ... "
" ... No issues so far picture great with a few tweaks which you'll find with a Google, smart TV great, iptv working smooth through android app and the ambilight a great addition. ... "
" ... Android seems bug-free and the interface runs quickly and is responsive ... It works well with Alexa, for example you can say "Alexa, turn TV on" to turn it on via voice ... "
" ... Of all of the current Smart TV platforms, Android TV still makes the most sense to me - Google play, standard interface and built in Chromecast - it really is a simple choice . ... Overall I can recommend this TV, compared to a non Android equivalent the functionality is considerably better. ... "
" ... Being android based you can load almost any apps you want. ... If you’re not bothered about having all catchup apps then I’d recommend this tv and it’s cheaper that the Sony equivalent. ... "
Picture Quality
63tv, picture quality, fantastic, philips, ambilight
+95%
-5%
" ... Fantastic picture, good sound absolutely nothing I can complain about, I gave four stars on ease of use simply because there are many functions I need get upto speed on, would I recommend this T. V. Yes ... "
" ... Picture set up can be very complicated but if you concentrate on contrast, colour and brightness you end up with a great picture, not OLED but pretty close. ... "
" ... Picture quality is good, sound is fine and the smart elements are okay. ... "
" ... Great picture, love the lighting behind TV, I have to say for the reduced price I love it ... "
" ... The back lights are super they seem to make the picture even clearer and they definitely make watching easier on the eyes. ... "
" ... This is the best so far with a superb picture. ... It took an hour to set it up with Sky Q and get the best picture. ... "
" ... The picture quality is great. ... "
" ... Overall a really nice TV, the picture is great, sound is more than good enough for me and the ambilight is a really nice addition. ... "
Resolution
48hdr, hd, content, tv, picture quality
+88%
-13%
" ... Vibrant, true to life colours combined with a sharp image makes watching any HD or UHD content a pleasure. ... "
" ... I was a bit skeptical about 4k havihg only ever seen it in shops where everything is maxed out to look more enticing. ... The HDR looks very nice, and has dynamic contrast settings for non HDR sources. ... 1080p films also look amazing in comparison to the 5 year old plasma that this replaced. ... The regular PS4 only outputs 1080p but it supports HDR. ... I can't compare it to any other 4k sets, but it's leaps and bounds compared to a plasma screen. ... I'd recommend it to anyone jumping from a full HD screen. ... "
" ... If youre looking to upgrade to a 4K television, this is the one of recommend. ... "
" ... This is a first class TV the picture is perfect just the right size With a Philips TV you can be sure that you have a really good set ... "
" ... I tried 4K on Netflix, YouTube and Amazon Prime and really loved it. ... "
" ... I bought this to replace a 2012 Samsung ES8000 series, for its UHD capability. ... And ambilight is stunning, all TVs would benefit from this! ... My wife cannot generally distinguish between SD and HD on our Samsung but immediately noticed that even the HD picture quality on the Philips was poor in comparison. ... BBC One HD looked like Dave ja vu in SD. ... "
" ... e.g HDR upscale, 4K upscale, smooth motion (though I always leave this off because I find it looks bad on every TV I've ever tried) and so on. ... HDR is again "OK". ... If you want the best from HDR look for a "HDR Premium" set as this will have the peak brightness required to really make it worth while. ... "
" ... 4k is beautiful. ... "
Remote
39control, keyboard, qwerty keyboard, back, assistant
+72%
-28%
" ... The UI is now Android and super snappy and the build quality of the remote is very high compared to cheaper versions in the Philips range. ... "
" ... The remote is also great. ... "
" ... Has a keypad behind the remote. ... "
" ... The remote is two sided which is just amazing. ... "
" ... Or ask the remote to do the same. ... "
" ... The remote is also excellent with a good layout and keyboard on the rear. ... "
" ... The remote is solid and also requires updates itself as it runs the Google voice assistant. ... "
" ... Absolutely love this TV, the the voice activation on the remote has stopped working ... "
Device Compatibility
36hue, android, ambilight, philips, itv hub
+83%
-17%
" ... It can even be linked (through Philips Home Hue Hub - sold separately . ... "
" ... It is a direct lit tv . ... I love the tv . ... "
" ... The TV was straight forward enough to set up, and after choosing to connect to Philips servers the TV notified me of an available update. ... "
" ... You are prompted for inputs much like setting up a new phone or tablet for things like WiFi, Google account etc. ... "
" ... Overall, I would reccomend this TV. ... "
" ... You can’t beat a dedicated home cinema setup though. ... "
" ... Now, seeing how it works, I consider my top choice when upgrading other TV. ... I like the fact, that's an Android TV, it connects seamlessly with my mobile, I'm even able to play films taken by my phone camera or from other source. ... "
" ... Great tv, would definitely recommend it to anyone. ... "
Sound Quality
29tv, sound bar, picture and sound, picture, picture quality
+93%
-7%
" ... Audio worker so thought flawlessly with my Panasonic , one more Jennie to need replacing. ... "
" ... The ambilight interaction is brilliant, fantastic depth in colour and built in sound. ... "
" ... Sound I can’t comment on too much as I’ve partnered this with a high quality sound bar but the brief time while setting up that I did use the sets speakers seemed pretty much on par for today’s typical large flat screen TVs. ... "
" ... Great picture and sound quality. ... "
" ... Picture and sound quality are fantastic. ... "
" ... It sounds ok in my opinion. ... "
" ... Picture quality is good, sound is fine and the smart elements are okay. ... "
" ... Upon starting up I noticed the advances in picture quality, sound, connectivity, etc. ... Also, the ambilight function has more options, including syncing the ambilight to sound (great for parties). ... The sound is fine but, as always, a separate amp and speakers improve things. ... "
Price
29tv, money, value for money, sale, black friday
+100%
" ... The reason why I highly rate this is because for £375 it's an absolute steal!!! ... "
" ... For the money I would recommend it. ... "
" ... ALTHOUGH YOU DO GET A BETTER PERFORMANCE FROM THE 73 THERE'S A FEW NIGGLES FOR ME AT THE PRICE YOU PAY . ... "
" ... Currently no issues and for the price was a steal! ... "
" ... Definitely would recommend for the price and unique experience. ... "
" ... At £550.00 you can't go wrong. ... "
" ... could you really get better from any other brand at any price? ... "
" ... Worth at least the £400 I paid. ... "
Display Clarity
25panel, lit, colours, ambilight, tv
+56%
-44%
" ... This UHDTV has a direct lit VA screen which delivers a superior contrast at the cost of viewing angles. ... You can’t go wrong with this screen and the colours are so vivid. ... You won’t be disappointed and will love this screen. ... "
" ... The screen is sharp. ... "
" ... I bought the 50" version to replace my 50" plasma screen. ... I was thrown back by how bright this screen is compared to my plasma. ... I can't compare it to any other 4k sets, but it's leaps and bounds compared to a plasma screen. ... I'd recommend it to anyone jumping from a full HD screen. ... "
" ... In short, Direct Lit LED panels have the screen lights behind and across the entire screen . ... As opposed to the cheaper and far more common Edge Lit panels of today where the screen is Lit from lights around the edges . ... The fact it’s a VA panel also means that again, the contrasts are far superior to an IPS panel which are far more common. ... And because it’s LED/LCD . ... Set to “follow video” and they immediately and in real time analise what’s on screen (closest to the edges) and they paint that particular shade of colour on the wall behind. ... It actually enhances the viewing experience and removes the limitations of the screen size by extending the visual experience around the TV whilst acting as bias lighting to reduce eye strain. ... "
" ... The TV has plenty of picture adjustments so you can get it exactly how you want, if you aren't sure what you need to adjust then it has a quick way of setting it up by asking you how like to watch TV. ... "
" ... The blacks are good, they don't get genuinely black really quite impressively dark for an LCD. ... "
" ... The screen is great and has made a difference to us going from an old 39" LG to this. ... "
" ... TV looks great, ambilight adds a lot of immersion, making screen feel bigger than it is ... "
Color
22colours, blacks, colour, black levels, picture settings
+86%
-14%
" ... I have only tweaked picture settings a little so far (mainly dynamic contrast settings, motion settings and the like) and I am very pleased with the image quality. ... I am sure given time I may have a look at weaking some of the other picture/colour settings but as it stands now the colours seem perfectly good to me. ... I have seen some other reviews mentioning issues with contrast/black levels, but speaking for myself I am happy again. ... "
" ... The pictures are from Planet Earth 2, which looks absolutely stunning. ... "
" ... The picture quality really is good, some reviews mention the display lacks colour depth - I don't see it personally, sure compared to a Super AMOLED it doesn't pop, but then again the colour representation is realistic and accurate. ... Colours are represented clearly and accurately even reflecting the briefest appearance of on screen menu but genuinely this is evolutionary rather than revolutionary. ... "
" ... Lovely colours mostly on ps4 Pro and the picture is fantastic. ... "
" ... Picture set up can be very complicated but if you concentrate on contrast, colour and brightness you end up with a great picture, not OLED but pretty close. ... "
" ... For the price I’m very happy with it, picture quality is great, black levels look really good and colours really pop, even the sound isn’t too bad compared to similar tvs! ... "
" ... Fantastic picture quality, can see vast improvements in dark scenes. ... "
" ... All works nicely, the picture quality is virging on OLED for contrast. ... "
Apps
20android, itv, google store, catchup, catch up apps
+65%
-35%
" ... It also has the ability to download games from the google store and you can download apk files from google so with a ps4 bluetooth controller I was able to play GTA San Andreas directly off the TV with no console, something no other TV can do. ... "
" ... Being android based you can load almost any apps you want. ... If you’re not bothered about having all catchup apps then I’d recommend this tv and it’s cheaper that the Sony equivalent. ... "
" ... The ambilight can be set to follow the video on-screen (from any input or app), follow audio (with a number of modes), and can be set to solid colours or a number of world flags. ... Having Android apps means you're often getting the first-class experience rather than some long-forgotten and poorly maintained generic smart TV app. ... Not everything from the Play store is available, but I've not been disappointed so far with Plex, Netflix, YouTube, and even RetroArch! ... "
" ... It's got an excellent range of apps so it is really good for doubling up as a music player with Spotify and the likes. ... Currently started looking for a way to close background apps on the TV's OS to allow it to run smoother but haven't found it yet! ... "
" ... The android smart features on the TV I feel are the best ones on the market, especially as you can download apps to the TV from Google Store such as VLC player to watch movies/shows stored on an external hard drive plugged in via USB. ... "
" ... Only have this TV to watch YouTube, Netflix or Vimeo and we love it. ... "
" ... Not a bad processor either and it's fairly fast when operating apps and other features. ... "
" ... The integrated smart features and android is so much more convenient ... "
Features
20features, ambilight feature, light, lights, ambient light
+95%
-5%
" ... The back lighting is beautiful . ... "
" ... For the cost it gives you a lot of features and is good quality. ... "
" ... It's a lovely size, the frame is sturdy and the led lights are fantastic. ... "
" ... The red LED blinked . ... "
" ... The Ambilight feature is superb. ... "
" ... Nice ambilight feature. ... "
" ... Altogether, although a few issues, given the price against features it is excellent at what it does. ... "
" ... The ambient light is a great touch and really adds to the experience. ... "
Ports
15hdmi, hdmi ports, cable, using, usb
+47%
-53%
" ... There is one serious issue I'm experiencing with the TV which is connecting my console using the composite cable. ... It would be good if someone else could try using the AV cable with their PS3 to see if they are getting a similar issue. ... Of course, I would use the HDMI if I could but this PS3 version doesn't have the HDMI port. ... "
" ... My HDMI channels are 5 seconds behind the video with the audio. ... "
" ... There also seems to be a niggle with the hdmi ports where it won’t recognise the input occasionally and you have to unplug and replug back in. ... "
" ... So aside from the USB madness I've mentioned in 1), the TV also likes to mess you about by either doing things about 30-60 seconds after you've asked it to, or if it's feeling really sassy ... The only actual way around it is to choose monitor mode as your picture setting, but this only works with HDMI so terrestrial TV (Freeview) via the internal tuner is borderline unwatchable. ... "
" ... In the end I had to return mine because the 3.5 jack port was defective giving me a hissing sound when connecting wired headsets, the cherry on the cake. ... "
" ... Had one issue where HDMI input kept blacking out. ... "
" ... I even went out and bought a DAC that i could plug into the optical port which works much better but it has no volume control whatsoever. ... I have this tv wall mounted which has left no access to the bottom ports so bare that in mind and wire it all up before wall mounting although saying that, the two 4k 60hz hdmi ports are on the side of the tv thankfully. ... Rather annoying that only two out of the four hdmi ports are not 4k 60hz, saying that though the I/O is adequate for many peoples needs. ... "
Setup
13setup, easy, minutes, install, follow
+92%
-8%
" ... Very easy to set up and wire up. ... "
" ... The setup process was horrific also, rather than use the 'entertainment areas' much like the computer application does, it has its own built in setup which is very limited and cannot accurately portray where the lights are placed. ... "
" ... I have to say, once setup properly, it does look amazing. ... "
" ... Bought this the other day, easy to setup, Put Kodi on it really easy, amibilight I must admit I thought was a gimmick but I can'#t see myself buying another TV without it. ... "
" ... If not, check the TV demo function ... "
" ... Easy to fit using pre installed VESA bolt holes and was on the bracket within minutes. ... "
" ... Install FireDL and well the world is your oyster with this set then. ... "
" ... Easy setup out of the box but got a lot of static while unboxing. ... "
Ease of Use
12easy to set, user, setup, menu, friendly
+92%
-8%
" ... or set to follow audio . ... "
" ... Very easy to set up and wire up. ... "
" ... Easy setup out of the box but got a lot of static while unboxing. ... "
" ... Its very easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... A very user friendly TV. ... "
" ... It allows easy casting from other devices. ... "
" ... Bought this the other day, easy to setup, Put Kodi on it really easy, amibilight I must admit I thought was a gimmick but I can'#t see myself buying another TV without it. ... "
Product Reliability
12tv, months, couple, stopped, resolved
+50%
-50%
" ... The console is unusable right now. ... "
" ... It is usually partially blank. ... "
" ... I had this TV for 2 months and 1 of the 3 LED lights sets (both sides and the top) just stopped working. ... "
" ... This error never goes away! ... I tried two different SSDs and a 128GB USB stick, nothing worked to fix the error even when the drives were formatted correctly and had a recording on them it would still bring up the file explorer every 30 seconds or so looking for damn media files ... "
" ... So I've had mine for just over a week now and here is my thoughts on it ... "
Gaming
11games, ambilight, tv, watching, game
+100%
" ... I bought this for my gaming room and boy oh boy was it worth it! ... "
" ... Ambilight is an awesome feature that make film games and TV really pop out and entice ... "
" ... XBox S switches to BE and looks fab ... "
" ... This is a fantastic TV for gaming and the Ambilight really brings out the action, especially in FPS games like Halo 5. ... There’s a special Ambilight game setting too to make the lights react even faster. ... "
" ... It great for web Surfing . ... "
" ... +Ambilight: Definitely a game-changer. ... "
" ... I haven't played many games on it yet, but Red Dead Redemption 2 is crystal clear on this TV. ... Especially for games. ... "
" ... The ambilight is great it really does enhance your viewing especially for movies and games. ... "
Design
11looks, sleek, lights, design, stylish
+100%
" ... The back lighting is beautiful . ... "
" ... Very pleasing to the eye. ... It’s sleak, angular design looks perfect in my living room. ... "
" ... Everything so far look s better. ... "
" ... does it look good - absolutely, is it impressive - for sure, can I honestly say it improves the overall experience - not yet. ... "
" ... The design is great, looks very sleek and doesn’t overwhelm the room. ... "
" ... Will look at 3rd party one maybe . ... "
" ... Style is very sleek. ... All look pretty good now. ... "
" ... Lights look bright and metal shines reflectively. ... "
Overall performance
10fast, really, processor, interface, p5
+50%
-50%
" ... When it is populated with programme information, it is extremely slow. ... "
" ... Cheap and slow processor can't handle YouTube. ... "
" ... It is still very slow, no speed boost unfortunately. ... The interface is incredibly slow, i mean really slow. ... "
Keyboard
9remote, back, underside, full, qwerty keyboard
+78%
-22%
" ... The full keyboard on the back is useful. ... "
" ... The back side of the remote also features a perfectly usable querty keyboard. ... "
" ... The included remote feels premium, is nicely laid out and even includes a keyboard on the underside for when you need to enter text which on modern smart TVs is quite often. ... "
" ... The remote of the tv has a keyboard on the back of it which was a very nice addition and making typing a much better experience. ... "
" ... The built in Microphone and Keyboard make input easy ... "
" ... Nice remote with built in keyboard on back for Internet use etc . ... "
" ... It has a full query keyboard on the underside to save time inputting information. ... "
Screen Protection
8black, light, tv, love, edges
+63%
-38%
" ... The screen is great, I love the ambilight. ... "
" ... The screen is sharp. ... "
" ... Driven from what on seven it does a fabulous light show to mirror what is on screen. ... "
" ... You won’t be disappointed and will love this screen. ... "
" ... As opposed to the cheaper and far more common Edge Lit panels of today where the screen is Lit from lights around the edges . ... "
Controls
6buttons, control, whilst, one press, button
+33%
-67%
" ... The live pause barely works. ... "
" ... This control only worked when it wanted to. ... "
" ... The buttons appear to lack accuracy as buttons will require more than one press for it to be registered by the tv properly. ... "
" ... The menu is badly translated. ... Additionally the flatter nature of the buttons makes input ambiguous at best often resulting in buttons not being pressed because there is flex in the assembly. ... "
Returns
6return, refund, amazon, returning, replacement
-100%
" ... I returned mine for a refund. ... Amazon made me to organise the return myself and pay for it in advance but I was fully reimbursed later. ... "
" ... considering returning it due to false advertising. ... "
" ... Needless to say they are both being returned for a refund. ... "
" ... Wish I didn't cos I'm in the hassle of returning it now. ... "
Marketplace
6warehouse, price, picture, bargain, delivery
+100%
" ... Delivery was prompt. ... "
" ... Bought for £450 in warehouse deal. ... "
" ... AMAZON FIRESTICK ETC . ... "
" ... By An post . ... The Amazon Customer care was excellent . ... "
Capacity
5room, perfect, living room, bought, tv
+100%
" ... I bought the 43in model for £400 for my smallish living room and the size is great. ... "
" ... Friends and family that have been over also say the same. ... We will definitely be expanding with a couple of extra small lights around the room. ... "
" ... It’s sleak, angular design looks perfect in my living room. ... "
" ... The ambilight is highly recommended at it adds immersion especially in a darkened room ... "
Video Playback
5netflix, movies, youtube, tv, love
+100%
" ... Especially when watching actual 4k content on Netflix or amazon prime video. ... "
" ... Or you can go onto YouTube and there are some videos on how to adjust it to your liking. ... "
" ... Only have this TV to watch YouTube, Netflix or Vimeo and we love it. ... "
" ... watching a TV without it . ... "
Firmware
4updates, updated, tv, still, issues
+25%
-75%
" ... The TV updated itself the first day I had it to the newest firmware but no further updates have come, and issues are still prevalent to this day. ... "
" ... Android TV crashes often even after installing the latest firmware update. ... "
" ... I have updated the software but the issues still persists. ... "
Lagging
4interface, good, fast
+25%
-75%
" ... 2) Unresponsive and weird UI behaviour ... (kind of like real life with my missus but anyway, a reboot fixed it) ... "
" ... really painful and the menus slow to respond. ... "
Device Stand
4bracket, wall, stand, put, mounted
+75%
-25%
" ... I put this TV on a wall bracket that sits in the corner of my room. ... Easy to fit using pre installed VESA bolt holes and was on the bracket within minutes. ... "
" ... Wall mounted replaced a 5yo Samsung 40" no probs. ... "
" ... It genuinely seems an incredible purchase, especially when compared to other TV's I was looking at in the same price bracket. ... "
Cables
3cables, using, tv, issue, hdmi
+67%
-33%
" ... Cable hooked up without a hitch, as did the PlayStation. ... "
" ... I strongly recommend an AudioQuest Pearl HDMI cable at least. ... Be sure to get your cables from a reputable dealer like Richer Sounds, because there’s so many counterfeit cables out there. ... "
Delivery
3hermes, delivery, use
+67%
-33%
" ... Delivery was prompt. ... "
" ... One thing I would mention is that the first was shipped using hermes and the second with DPD as I requested weekend delivery. ... "
Bluetooth
3tv, think, soundbar, sound, headphones
+33%
-67%
" ... Then i thought i would give my bluetooth headphones a try, no matter what headphones i used they would never appear in the search results on the tv. ... Starting to think there isnt actually bluetooth on this tv. ... "
" ... I purchased this TV and had to return it as the Bluetooth is purely for connecting the remote and the use of Google Assistant built into the remote. ... You cannot connect any other Bluetooth device, I emailed Philips with regards to the compatibility of Bluetooth devices and they informed me that you can't connect any other Bluetooth device. ... "
Cleaning
3-100%
" ... This TV is an absolute mess ... "
" ... what a mess. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 43 meters
Display
Resolution: 4K