This Ultra HD TV provides up to 4x the resolution of Full HD TVs. The Ultra Resolution upscaler enhances any existing content. This TV has a stylish edge feet stand design, Freeview HD for subscription-free viewing and comes with a 2 year guarantee. For best picture quality results and to play original 4k content you will need a separate 4k device. To access to Apps and streaming services, a separate smart device is required.
Good price. Voted hot. But potential concern based on a review whcih appears to be a known issue with HDMI:
"also have the same problem with the no signal from the hdmi ports, doesnt do it all the time but is very frustrating. i find if you switch the tv off remove the hdmi, switch it back on then put the hdmi back in it does work. Hope they bring a fix out soon or its going back.....
Pros: picture, price
Cons: hdmi issue
Response from Philips.co.uk
CK, Philips Customer Service
08 March 2016
Hi, Thank you for your comment.
We are aware of this issue and there's a new software version on its way that should solve this issue.
Unfortunately we don't have an official release date yet, but the software will most likely be sent to the TV via the network when it's ready."
BraddersJ
14 Mar 16#2
Does anyone know who manufactures Philips' panels?
freakstyler to BraddersJ
14 Mar 16#7
Could be LG, AUO or Innolux with my money being on an Innolux VA LCD matrix using a Philips/TPV Backlight (especially if the TV is thick)
baker19811
14 Mar 161#3
I had a Philips 4k and was awful had the same hdmi issue used there so called fix which didn't work.the worst thing is the out of sync sound with sky and even using there built in tuner.the input lag is really bad and makes online games unplayable even with game mode on.id stay well clear and pay the little extra and buy a Samsung
hairyhands2 to baker19811
14 Mar 16#4
I purchased the 49" version in January and it had a few issues such as forgetting all the tuned channels even after the update.
I returned /exchanged it and the replacement has been perfect. Perhaps you were unlucky like I was.
I use it regularly for gaming and kodi, very happy with it.
maxbamford1
14 Mar 16#5
I bought the 43" when it was on offer on argos for £299.99. Haven't had any issues so far, the picture is great and the input lag is perfectly acceptable. Just a heads up, use the 'computer' activity style if connecting a pc otherwise the image is weirdly sharpened and distorted.The tv is manufactured by T.P vision .
fatbrummie
14 Mar 16#6
Rather put another few hundred quid and get a better one.
Other than that issue, I'm happy with the TV, 4K looks great on it, and the HDMI CEC remote capabilities is handy for my NVIDIA Shield.
ses6jwg
14 Mar 16#10
I had the 49 inch a returned it cracking picture on HD films via netflix etc... SD picture looked truly awful, hdmi kept saying no signal and really bad dirty screen effect on sports.
returned it for an lg 49lf640 which is much better
vulcanproject to ses6jwg
14 Mar 16#11
You went from a 4K TV to a 1080p one. Much less upscaling required, most 1080p sets do it quite well these days.
Most cheap 4K TV's are truly awful at upscaling SD content, and only a bit better with 1080i broadcasts. Which is why my mind boggles when people buy them currently.
I do know Philips have many other HDMI issues, such as struggling with many tablets output to HDMI. Obviously not a massive point (unless you want to do that!) but well reported.
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This Ultra HD TV provides up to 4x the resolution of Full HD TVs. The Ultra Resolution upscaler enhances any existing content. This TV has a stylish edge feet stand design, Freeview HD for subscription-free viewing and comes with a 2 year guarantee. For best picture quality results and to play original 4k content you will need a separate 4k device. To access to Apps and streaming services, a separate smart device is required.
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All comments (26)
"also have the same problem with the no signal from the hdmi ports, doesnt do it all the time but is very frustrating. i find if you switch the tv off remove the hdmi, switch it back on then put the hdmi back in it does work. Hope they bring a fix out soon or its going back.....
Pros: picture, price
Cons: hdmi issue
Response from Philips.co.uk
CK, Philips Customer Service
08 March 2016
Hi, Thank you for your comment.
We are aware of this issue and there's a new software version on its way that should solve this issue.
Unfortunately we don't have an official release date yet, but the software will most likely be sent to the TV via the network when it's ready."
I returned /exchanged it and the replacement has been perfect. Perhaps you were unlucky like I was.
I use it regularly for gaming and kodi, very happy with it.
Other than that issue, I'm happy with the TV, 4K looks great on it, and the HDMI CEC remote capabilities is handy for my NVIDIA Shield.
returned it for an lg 49lf640 which is much better
Most cheap 4K TV's are truly awful at upscaling SD content, and only a bit better with 1080i broadcasts. Which is why my mind boggles when people buy them currently.
I do know Philips have many other HDMI issues, such as struggling with many tablets output to HDMI. Obviously not a massive point (unless you want to do that!) but well reported.