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Philips 55PUS7304 12 55 Inch 4K Ultra HD Android Smart TV with Ambilight 3 Sided And HDR 10 Works With Alexa 2019 2020 Model Bright Silver
Last Updated: November 1, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.9
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194
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Picture Quality
61tv, picture quality, philips, brilliant, ambilight
+97%
-3%
" ... The picture is usually great, the upscaling looks good with decent source material. ... "
" ... The picture quality is great. ... "
" ... UHD HDR picture quality is stunning! ... "
" ... When looking straight at it the image is vibrant and crisp. ... The ambilight feature adds further depth to a great picture. ... "
" ... I can never really tell much of a difference between any high end tv picture quality, but the lighting effect is something only the Philips product offers. ... "
" ... 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! ... I’ve tried streaming a couple of things via the inbuilt chromecast, and there’s been a delay between sound and picture, although this may be the streaming service i used. ... "
" ... I had a Sony 3D tv before this and I thought the Philips picture wouldn’t compare but it’s better even though it’s a bigger screen ... "
" ... Picture and sound quality are fantastic. ... "
Software Platform
52apps, netflix, tv, ambilight, remote
+73%
-27%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Plus android os is really slick. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... After a bit of thought, went ahead and bought the android television. ... Set it up in half an hour, updated all the softwares, managed to link it to a Google account, Chromecast done . ... "
" ... Not a bad processor either and it's fairly fast when operating apps and other features. ... "
" ... The Android Experience is good and the integration with the remote is also good. ... "
" ... Great TV made better with ambilight and Android TV ... "
" ... The Android TV bit is good as long as you're not expecting it to be like a phone, it's got Netflix, prime, YouTube etc but you can't install any android app you like, it has an uninstallable app with a button on the remote that is just advertising which is annoying but overall I'm satisfied, 65 inch tv for 800 with all the bells and whistles, never expected the so called smart aspect.of the TV to be usable so pleasantly surprised 👍 ... "
Resolution
38hdr, hd, content, netflix, tv
+89%
-11%
" ... Amazing TV - great 4K quality and a good picture - software is quick and apps are ok - Agee with others - have separate sound output tbh. ... "
" ... Vibrant, true to life colours combined with a sharp image makes watching any HD or UHD content a pleasure. ... "
" ... The main caveats are still really with 4k itself. ... On Netflix when you get a 4K/HDR source the quality is undeniable. ... Regular 1080p images still look lovely. ... "
" ... HDR - This is my first TV with HDR and while I believe its the low end HDR 400 I was blown away by it on the PS4 God of War looks amazing. ... Android OS - I gotten used to it now and I really like it, Netflix is amazing UHD 4k HDR, Amazon Prime no HDR :( ... "
" ... you needn’t worry about image retention as you would the Oled. ... "
" ... 4k is beautiful. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Great price and a great first 4K TV. ... "
Remote
35control, keyboard, qwerty keyboard, back, philips
+69%
-31%
" ... When I received it I think it is identical to the old one so I asked if they do a dark remote and they said this is the only available remote for this TV so there is nothing more they can do. ... Take a look at the remote control photos below. ... "
" ... Plus, the remote is awesome. ... "
" ... The remote control comes with a full QWERTY keyboard on the back of it which comes in handy. ... "
" ... The remote is also great. ... "
" ... Nice remote with built in keyboard on back for Internet use etc . ... "
" ... 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 two sided which is just amazing. ... "
" ... The remote is solid and also requires updates itself as it runs the Google voice assistant. ... "
Device Compatibility
29hue, philips, itv hub, android, ambilight
+79%
-21%
" ... Really like this TV . ... "
" ... Overall, I would reccomend this TV. ... "
" ... Highly recommended if you want an android tv. ... "
" ... It allows easy casting from other devices. ... "
" ... Having a comprehensive built in book for complete guidance on all matters I discovered a help line phone number for support. ... This is a great TV. ... "
" ... I’ve paired the ambilights to my Philips hue lights for even more immersiveness! ... "
" ... Overall it is a decent TV. ... "
" ... A bit slow but a good TV set. ... "
Price
26tv, money, value for money, sale, black friday
+96%
-4%
" ... Amazing TV for the price. ... "
" ... Great at Black Friday price (sub £800) but wouldn't pay the £1K + price being offered at the moment . ... "
" ... Currently no issues and for the price was a steal! ... "
" ... Bargain price too when I was gonna buy OLED. ... "
" ... The reason why I highly rate this is because for £375 it's an absolute steal!!! ... "
" ... At £400 it was kind of a no brainer. ... For the price I can live with it. ... "
" ... I purchased this at the sale price of £549 and quite honestly it’s the best £549 I have ever spent. ... "
" ... Definitely would recommend for the price and unique experience. ... "
Sound Quality
25speakers, sound bar, picture and sound, picture, picture quality
+88%
-12%
" ... •Sound quality - This doesn’t effect me as I use external speakers but the built-in speakers sound hollow ... i’d reccomend a sound bar if you’re purchasing this TV ... "
" ... or set to follow audio . ... "
" ... So the decision is the picture and black levels are worth all the money, just dont forget to get a sound bar with it. ... "
" ... 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 ... "
" ... I give the TV 3 starts for sound but the truth is I dont use the TV audio I got an AV receiver connected up. ... "
" ... Lastly the sound. ... "
" ... Picture quality is amazing the sound is good. ... "
" ... Picture quality is good, sound is fine and the smart elements are okay. ... "
Color
21colours, blacks, colour, black levels, black
+86%
-14%
" ... The picture is nice and sharp with good colours, although the blacks could be blacker and the brightness higher, but it's slightly better than I was expecting for the price all in all. ... "
" ... Fantastic imaging, breathtaking quality and depth of colour. ... "
" ... Not to mention motion processing, colour reproduction and contrast as good as if not better than more expensive models. ... "
" ... The lights are great and can be adjusted if you don't like the different colours. ... "
" ... All works nicely, the picture quality is virging on OLED for contrast. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Lovely colours mostly on ps4 Pro and the picture is fantastic. ... "
" ... 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! ... "
Apps
20android, netflix, iplayer, bbc, uk
+65%
-35%
" ... Android seems bug-free and the interface runs quickly and is responsive ... "
" ... Not a bad processor either and it's fairly fast when operating apps and other features. ... "
" ... 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! ... "
" ... Love the android features and the 'ambilights'. ... "
" ... 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! ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Plenty of apps to download from Google play makes this tv a great choice for all round family entertainment. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Display Clarity
20panel, lit, panels, black, ambilight
+50%
-50%
" ... Disappointingly, mine is an IPS screen and not VA so the contrast was certainly not as good as I had seen them in the shops . ... "
" ... The screen had gone black, but the TV was on. ... still a black screen. ... The TV screen is stuck on the pairing screen and it pairs, but wont go any further. ... "
" ... One vertical long brighter (likely faulty) back light in the middle right and number of cream spots on the screen and many black marks inside of the display (not dead pixels but actual black smear / scratch marks). ... Overall a TV with a faulty or poor quality or badly assembled display panel is truly worthless to me. ... This set might have been a faulty one but I know of three other people with the exact display fault. ... "
" ... Upon checking this tv (is mid-range for Philips LCD tv) I have observed some dead pixels, but the backight is same white for the entire pannel(for a top range 8 series some areas where warm white some are cold white where should be same white everywhere) ... "
" ... Not the fault of Phillips but the first tv arrived with a cracked screen. ... "
" ... Which sadly brings me to the next point, watching tv in standard definition looks awful on this tv, worse than other screens i have in the house although i think it may have something to do with the 4k panel. ... Tldr: An over priced tv with bad software that really lets it down but the screen quality and ambilight feature is very good and will (in my opinion) enhance the viewing experience. ... "
" ... The black screens are seemingly impossible to improve, they all have an odd backlit sheen to them with doesn't look amazing but its the only real downside imo. ... "
" ... This might not be a problem if you only ever watch full screen and bright TV shows / full screen bright games, but the issue is massive as soon as you watch anything dark (Haunting on Hill House for example) or films that have borders. ... VA panels have limits on viewing angles and anything off of dead centre results in partial colour shifts which becomes more apparent in black/dark scenes which is a pain if you use it for watching more films than anything else. ... Early indications were that this was a full array back lit panel. ... From what I can tell however it seems to be edge lit (get below the set and look up on a black screen, you will see edge lighting) but it could just be a bad set that I have may be faulty or have a light bleed issue. ... "
Features
17ambilight, lights, led, features, ambient light
+94%
-6%
" ... Ambient light feature is cool, as long as you are directly facing the set, from the side you can see the leds. ... "
" ... The smart features are great and there are TVs with better features but for the price this is a brilliant TV and the built in Chromecast and Ambilight really set it apart. ... "
" ... I was really unsure whether the Ambilight feature would be distracting, but we absolutely love it. ... "
" ... Finally there is the ambilight feature. ... "
" ... Tiny but powerful inbuilt led lights run along the top and sides of the rear of the set. ... "
" ... It's a lovely size, the frame is sturdy and the led lights are fantastic. ... "
" ... The red LED blinked . ... "
" ... Nice ambilight feature. ... "
Ports
14hdmi, hdmi ports, itv hub, using, ps3
+36%
-64%
" ... No ITV Hub, no All4 etc. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Ease of Use
11user, setup, menu, friendly, follow
+82%
-18%
" ... It allows easy casting from other devices. ... "
" ... Easy setup out of the box but got a lot of static while unboxing. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up and wire up. ... "
" ... The built in Microphone and Keyboard make input easy ... "
" ... A very user friendly TV. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... or set to follow audio . ... "
Setup
10setup, easy, install, follow, minutes
+90%
-10%
" ... Easy setup out of the box but got a lot of static while unboxing. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up and wire up. ... "
" ... It took a few minutes to download and install it but it was perfectly straight forward. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Install FireDL and well the world is your oyster with this set then. ... "
Keyboard
10remote, back, underside, full, qwerty keyboard
+70%
-30%
" ... 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. ... "
Design
10looks, sleek, good, design, stylish
+100%
" ... The back lighting is beautiful . ... "
" ... The design is great, looks very sleek and doesn’t overwhelm the room. ... "
" ... Everything so far look s better. ... "
" ... Will look at 3rd party one maybe . ... "
" ... does it look good - absolutely, is it impressive - for sure, can I honestly say it improves the overall experience - not yet. ... "
" ... I have a regular PS4, which looks great. ... "
" ... Out of the box it looks great. ... "
" ... Style is very sleek. ... All look pretty good now. ... "
Gaming
8games, watching, tv, ambilight, movies
+100%
" ... Ambilight is an awesome feature that make film games and TV really pop out and entice ... "
" ... +Ambilight: Definitely a game-changer. ... "
" ... The ambilight is a really nice touch and it makes any movie or gaming night into something to remember. ... "
" ... I bought this for my gaming room and boy oh boy was it worth it! ... "
" ... I haven't played many games on it yet, but Red Dead Redemption 2 is crystal clear on this TV. ... Especially for games. ... "
" ... XBox S switches to BE and looks fab ... "
Product Reliability
8tv, resolved, looking, error, days
+38%
-63%
" ... The console is unusable right now. ... "
" ... It is usually partially blank. ... "
" ... 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 ... "
Controls
7menu, whilst, one press, button, user
+43%
-57%
" ... 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. ... "
Screen Protection
7black, light, tv, edges, around
+57%
-43%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... As opposed to the cheaper and far more common Edge Lit panels of today where the screen is Lit from lights around the edges . ... "
Overall performance
6really, processor, fast
+33%
-67%
" ... 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. ... "
Capacity
5perfect, living room, room, looks, design
+100%
" ... I'm glad I did, as its met my expectations and the 43 inch is plenty big enough for the bedroom. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Video Playback
5movies, ambilight, 4k, video, tv
+100%
" ... It's easy to set up, I use my firestick 4k with it too which works a treat and is also handy to mirror movies played from my S4 tablet. ... Ambilight is great to have on also, I have it set to follow video, although I found it more distracting at first. ... "
" ... The ambilight is a nice extra and adds to the experience of watching TV. ... "
" ... Especially when watching actual 4k content on Netflix or amazon prime video. ... "
" ... watching a TV without it . ... "
Marketplace
5warehouse, price, picture, bargain, delivery
+100%
" ... Delivery was prompt. ... "
" ... Bought for £450 in warehouse deal. ... "
" ... AMAZON FIRESTICK ETC . ... "
Returns
4return, refund, amazon, say, 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Bluetooth
4tv, headphones, think, soundbar, sound
+50%
-50%
" ... 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. ... "
Device Stand
3tv, bracket, stand, mounted, mount
+67%
-33%
" ... 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. ... "
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. ... "
Cleaning
3-100%
" ... This TV is an absolute mess ... "
" ... what a mess. ... "
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Size: 55 meters
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Resolution: 4K
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