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Philips 43PUS6501

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User ratings:
45
4.3 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
2
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2 editorial reviews
Philips 43PUS6501 review: This 43-inch 4K HDR TV isn't perfect, but it still offers plenty for £499.Read more
Philips 6501 is a budget Ultra HD 4K TV that includes both HDR and Android TVRead more
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Pros

  • Philips traditional processing
  • respectably low figure applies in both HDR and SDR mode
  • The upscaling was excellent

Cons

  • lack of bass and a congested upper mid-range
  • also extensive backlight clouding and edge bleed during dark scenes
  • backlight clouding in the corners proved routinely distracting

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 43 in
  • 3840, 2160 px
  • LCD
  • 100 Hz
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes

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Philips 43PUS6501 - Pros & Cons

Philips 43PUS6501

Pros

  • Philips traditional processing
  • respectably low figure applies in both HDR and SDR mode
  • The upscaling was excellent
  • a solid performance when it came to standard and high definition content
  • sound quality was pretty good
  • well made
  • nicely designed and comfortable to hold
  • more responsive and much more stable

Cons

  • lack of bass and a congested upper mid-range
  • also extensive backlight clouding and edge bleed during dark scenes
  • backlight clouding in the corners proved routinely distracting
  • the TV still struggled to accurately track this colour gamut
  • small hue errors in green at 75 and 100% saturation
  • a bit too much red in the peak whites and bit too much blue energy
  • Samsung
  • no longer support 3D on their TVs
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly

Philips 43PUS6501 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
43 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconBrightness
400 cd/m²
Best:
Samsung QE75Q900RAT
Brightness: 4000 cd/m²
IconRefresh rate
100 Hz
Best:
Panasonic TC-P55VT60
Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
IconResolution
3840 x 2160 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

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Philips 43PUS6501 - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size43.0 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
LCD BacklightingLED
Diode placingBacklight
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate100.0 Hz
HDRyes
HDR FormatHDR 10
Brightness400.0 cd/m²
Panel TypeIPS
HD ready 1080p (Full HD)yes
Quantum dot displayno
Motion enhancement (Frequency/Index)yes
Ultra HD certified (UHD/4K)yes
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Features
Operating SystemAndroid TV
Internet features
  • Web Browser
  • Netflix
  • YouTube
  • Browser
  • SVT Play
Smart Tvyes
Smartphone Remote Supportyes
USB recording featureyes
Local dimmingyes
Picture-in-Pictureyes
Ambilightyes
Time-shiftyes
HbbTVyes
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3d technology
3D Supportno
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Built-in or included WiFi adapterBuilt-in
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
DLNAyes
Streaming standardsGoogle Cast
NFCno
Ethernetyes
Bluetoothyes
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Body with stand
Height24.47 in
Width38.12 in
Weight22.97 lb
Depth7.9 in
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Frame interpolation
Type of index/Measurement method
Philips Perfect Motion Rate 800
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Image
File formats supportedJPEG/JPG
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
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Tuner
Tuner type
  • DVB-C
  • DVB-S
  • DVB-S2
  • DVB-T
  • DVB-T2
CI+yes
CI+ version1.3
Dual tunerno
Support for CI/CA moduleyes
Analogue TV tuner yes
Digital TV tuner yes
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Audio properties
Audio decoders
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • DTS 5.1
Speaker System
2-channel
File formats supported
  • AAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • WAV
Headphone outputyes
Subtitles formats
  • SMI
  • SRT
  • SUB
  • TXT
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type200x200mm
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports4
HDMI version2.0a
USByes
Number of USB ports3
USB 2.0 ports2
USB 3.0 ports1
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
VGA portno
S-video portno
DVI portno
DisplayPortno
Analogue 3.5mm portyes
Number of analogue 3.5mm inputs1
Analogue RCA stereo inputyes
Analogue RCA stereo outputno
Audio return channel (ARC)yes
Digital coaxial portno
Digital optical portyes
HDCP-version2.2
MHLyes
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Body without stand
Height22.57 in
Weight21.74 lb
Depth3.02 in
Colour of product
  • Grey
  • Silver
  • White
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Energy efficiency
Energy classB
Annual Energy Use112.0 kWH/year
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Power
Power Consumption Sleep0.5 W
Power Consumption Eco0.5 W
Power Consumption Max77.0 W
Connecting 9V/12V/14Vno
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Video
File formats supported
  • AVC/H.264
  • AVCHD
  • AVI
  • H.265
  • MKV
  • MOV
  • MPEG1
  • MPEG2
  • MPEG4
  • TS
  • WMV
  • VC-1
  • 3GP/3GPP
  • HEVC/H.265
  • Matroska
  • WMV9 HD
Video quality standards
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p

Philips 43PUS6501 - Q&A (2)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How good are Philips TVs?
    ernie
    over 1 year ago
    I believe there are better TVs on the market than Philips’s.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    May I stream videos from Netflix on 43PUS6501?
    jannet
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, this television is equipped with features such as Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime so you can watch your favorite shows.
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