Name: 55PUS8601/12
Brand: Philips
SKU: 18397
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

suitably responsive and effective TV for gaming
Picture performance is mostly very good
and excellent

flimsy set of speakers that produce a correspondingly thin noise
post-HDR-update gamut could be slightly larger
Selector Viewing Distance Calculator Input Lag Database

Panel design: Flat
Screen size: 55 in
Resolution: 3840, 2160 px
Screen technology: LCD
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Smart tv: yes
Wireless network (wi-fi): yes

Philips 55PUS8601/12 - Pros & Cons

suitably responsive and effective TV for gaming
Picture performance is mostly very good
and excellent
outstanding picture and intuitive sound system
with startling colour and positional accuracy
the build quality excellent and there are plenty of connections
colour accuracy is very good
highly efficient in terms of its power usage
backlight uniformity was good
plenty of connections
loads of features and a comprehensive Smart TV platform
accurate colours
decent blacks and plenty of detail
accurate colours and a good greyscale
Dialogue remains clear and the mid-range and higher frequencies are
lovely design
solid build quality and superior sound thanks
bright images
good colour and amazing detail
build quality is phenomenal

flimsy set of speakers that produce a correspondingly thin noise
post-HDR-update gamut could be slightly larger
Selector Viewing Distance Calculator Input Lag Database
the image would at times appear overly etched or grainy
end Philips TVs would be launched elsewhere in Europe
the majority of TV buyers probably
Its interface feels cumbersome
3D
counterintuitive settings menus
the sound is initially a little trebly
the furniture your TV sits on will have to be as wide
TV isn't as thin as a razor
it actually just turns off most of the TV s picture processing
Demand 5 catch-up apps are still missing
central navigation pad for direction and enter keys is touch sensitive
the native colour space was also a disappointment
inconsistent gamma curve
It may not display this or other websites correctly
accessing the picture menus is a bit laborious
there was still a glow at times in totally black scenes
slow and arduous
pretty slow and sluggish
40PFL9704H/12 is expensive

Philips 55PUS8601/12 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	55 in Best: Axen 8682442100917 Screen size: 123 in
Brightness	700 cd/m² Best: Samsung QE75Q900RAT Brightness: 4000 cd/m²
Refresh rate	120 Hz Best: Panasonic TC-P55VT60 Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
Resolution	3840 x 2160 px Best: Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

Philips 55PUS8601/12 - Full Specifications

Panel design	Flat
Screen size	55.0 in
Resolution	3840 x 2160 px
Screen Technology	LCD
LCD Backlighting	LED
Aspect ratio	16:9
Refresh rate	120.0 Hz
Static Contrast Ratio	3000:1
Brightness	700.0 cd/m²
Number of colors	1.07 billion
Screen width	47.63 in
Screen height	26.79 in
Panel Type	VA
Panel Bit Depth	10 bits
Pixel Pitch	0.01 in
Pixel Density	81.0 ppi
Display Area	94.63 %
Input Lag	83.0 ms
Coating	Glossy
Frame Rate Control	yes

Optimal	88.0 in
Minimum	66.0 in
Maximum	138.0 in

Vesa mount	yes
Vesa interface type	200x200mm
Removable stand	yes
Height adjustment	no

HDMI port	yes
Number of HDMI ports	4
USB	yes
Number of USB ports	3
USB 2.0 ports	2
USB 3.0 ports	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	yes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs	1
Composite port in	yes
Number of composite Inputs	1
DVI port	no
Digital Audio Ports	2
Analogue 3.5mm port	yes
Audio return channel (ARC)	yes
Digital coaxial port	yes
Digital optical port	yes
MHL	yes

Height	27.91 in
Width	48.31 in
Weight	41.89 lb
Depth	0.67 in
Colour of product	Silver

Height	36.81 in
Width	53.94 in
Weight	57.76 lb
Depth	7.83 in

Technology	PMR 1800 Hz
Interpolation Value	1800
Measurement Unit	PMR

File formats supported	JPEG/JPG PNG GIF BMP PNS MPO JPS

Tuner type	Analog & Digital
CI+	yes

Accessories	Remote controller

Built-in speaker(s)	yes
Audio decoders	DTS
Speaker System	2-channel
File formats supported	AAC MP3 WAV WMA
Subtitles formats	SUB SRT TXT SSA ASS SMI
Noise Reduction	yes

Operating System	Android TV
Internet features	Netflix YouTube
Smart Tv	yes
Video camera	no
Local dimming	yes
Micro dimming	yes
Parental control	yes
Sleep timer	yes
Ambilight	yes
Ambilight type	4-sided lighting
Multiple languages	yes
HbbTV	yes

3D Support	no

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a 802.11ac 802.11b 802.11g
DLNA	yes
Ethernet	yes
USB	yes
Bluetooth	yes

Height	29.84 in
Width	51.85 in
Weight	45.42 lb
Depth	8.94 in

Energy class	A
Energy Star Certified	yes
Annual Energy Use	160.0 kWH/year

Voltage 220V	yes
Voltage 110V	no
Ac Frequency	50.0 Hz
Power Consumption Sleep	0.5 W
Power Consumption Average	115.0 W
Power Consumption Eco	100.0 W

File formats supported	AVI VC-1 AVC/H.264 MPEG1 MPEG2 MPEG4 WMV9 H.264 MKV

CPU Type	MediaTek MT5593 2T
CPU Cores	6

Philips 55PUS8601/12 - Q&A (2)

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Productz
over 1 year ago
I'm thinking of buying a Philips TV. What do you think?
kory_witting
over 1 year ago
I have a Philips TV and I have never had any problems with it.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Can I watch Netflix on 55PUS8601/12
dayle
over 1 year ago
Yes, 55PUS8601/12 is a Smart TV so you can watch Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and other streaming services.
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Philips 55PUS8601/12 Philips - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.9

Based on 7 reviews

AVForums

Published: 01.02.2016

Philips 55PUS8601

4.0

The Philips 55PUS8601 Ultra HD 4K LED TV has a razor slim design and detachable speakers but is it enough to give it an edge in a rapidly changing landscape?

Philips 55PUS8601/12 Philips 9000 LED Pro (40PFL9704H/12)

CNET

Published: 07.04.2010

Philips 9000 LED Pro (40PFL9704H/12)

At around £1,800, we think the 40-inch, 1080p, LED-backlit 40PFL9704H/12 LCD TV is too expensive, but, as long as you're good friends with your bank manager, we're happy to recommend this set. Its construction, picture and sound quality, and feature set all scream class