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Casting colour beyond the screen, Ambilight technology makes the Philips 55PUS8500 a compelling TV, with everything you watch.
Advanced TV tech for stunning images
Using Ambilight technology thats unique to this top TV brand, the Philips 55PUS8500 immerses you in the action like no other TV tech. Making the most of the Ambilight halo, the QLED screen with Quantum Dots recreates the pictures true colour brilliance, with Pixel Precise Ultra HD and HDR10 processing providing the pin-sharp detail to match. Titan OS provides all the Smart TV tech, while Alexa built-in, plus Matter Smart Home compatibility ensures it works seamlessly with your Smart home network.
Ambilight vision for expansive colour
Philips Ambilight technology expands the pictures presence, giving a more immersive and engaging experience. With intelligent LEDs around three sides of the Philips 55PUS8500s screen, colour from the picture is cast into the room in real time. Colour, vibrancy and excitement move beyond the screen and into your room, bringing you a viewing experience beyond the ordinary.
Vibrant viewing from the QLED display
For sensational colour realism and depth, this Philips 55 inch TV features a QLED screen, with Quantum Dot Colour. Quantum Dots help create an image closer to the original, delivering over a billion true-to-life colours. From vivid animations to subtle skin tones, QLED technology reproduces the colour as the content creator intended.
Philips Pixel Precise Ultra HD processing
Working in harmony with the QLED screen, Philips Pixel Precise Ultra HD processing optimises 4K material. Picture Precise Ultra HD delivers smoother motion and lifelike colour. Combined with the incredible detail from 4K resolution, you get glorious colour and the most natural image quality.
HDR support, including HDR10 for a stunning picture from all sources
For wide-ranging picture enhancement, the Philips 55PUS8500 offers multi-format HDR support. This includes the sophisticated HDR10. HDR10 offers scene-by-scene HDR mastering for the truest, most accurate HDR picture technology. Each scene is optimised, meaning the maximum amount of detail is shown even during the brightest or darkest moments.
Dolby Atmos and DTS:X compatible sound
With Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding, the Philips 55PUS8500 has the potential to deliver a more immersive sound with a cinematic feel. Other sound enhancements include Vocal Boost for enhanced speech, Night mode for reduced dynamic volume and Bass Enhancement for an even more full-bodied sound.
Smart TV from Philips TITAN OS
Powered by Philips TITAN OS, accessing Smart TV on this TV is a cinch. The intuitive system lets you continue watching a series, straight from the home screen, browse content by categories and see suggestions from the top streaming services all in one place. All your favourite Smart TV apps are available, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and YouTube. The Philips store lets you access a whole host more.
Alexa built-in and seamless Smart home integration
With Alexa built-in, you get to enjoy simple voice control. The 55PUS8500 also works with Google Home – simply link to your Google Smart speaker for voice control. As well as Alexa and Google, this Philips QLED TV is compatible with Control4 and the Matter Smart Home app, bringing your entire Smart home system under simple, app control.
Go aerial and dish-free with Freely
The innovative Freely TV system offers a free-to-view service with a blend of live TV channels and catch-up content. The service lets you view live content, such as the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 stations, as well as accessing the free catch-up TV apps. Freely also allows you to pause live TV as well as restarting programmes on certain channels. With just an Internet connection required, theres no need for an aerial or satellite dish, making the service ideal for households across the country.
Connect all your sources
Three HDMI sockets make it easy to connect a Blu-ray player, games console and TV set-top box. Other connections include twin USB sockets, featuring charging to a compatible USB device. Throw in an optical connection for a soundbar plus headphone socket and youve class-leading connectivity from a compact TV.
See the transformational effect of Ambilight viewing for yourself, with the Philips 55PUS8500.
Product specification for Philips 55PUS8500
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Overview
Remote Control Included:
Yes
Internal Storage:
8 GIGABYTE
Remote Control Types:
Infra Red, Smartphone Control
Screen
Screen Resolution:
4K Ultra HD
Screen Technology:
LED, QLED
Screen Size
55 Inches
Picture Quality
Backlit:
Direct Lit
Local Dimming:
Yes
Panel Bit Depth:
10-bit (8-bit FRC)
Pixel Resolution:
3840 x 2160
HDR Formats:
HDR10, HDR10 Compatible, HLG
Panel Frequency (Hz):
60Hz
Motion Processing:
Ultra Motion Clraity
Smart Features
Operating System:
Titan OS
Full Internet Browser:
Yes
Streaming TV services:
Amazon Prime Video, BBC iPlayer, Disney , Netflix, Pluto TV, Rakuten TV, TITAN Channel, YouTube
TV / Projector Features:
Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Bluetooth, Quantum Dot Color, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Voice Activated
Connectivity
Number of USB Ports:
HDMI Type:
3 x HDMI 2.0
USB Speed:
2.0
HDCP Config:
2.3
USB Function:
Media Reader, Playback
Inputs:
Ethernet (RJ45) x 1, HDMI x 3, RF Coaxial (Aerial) x 1
Wireless Connection Box
No
Wireless Connectivity:
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Output
Outputs:
3.5mm x 1, HDMI eARC, Optical Digital x 1
Guarantee
Richer Sounds extended guarantee:
6 Year TV Guarantee – Free
Manufacturers guarantee:
2 Years
General
Processor:
Pixel Precise Ultra HD – Dual Core
Dimensions
Box Dimensions (mm):
W 1335 mm x H 831 mm x D 131 mm
Maximum Stand Width (mm):
810 mm
Dimensions Excluding Stand (mm):
1226 x 715 x 88
Dimensions Including Stand (mm):
1226 x 778 x 280
Weight
Weight With Stand:
10.3 KG
Weight Without Stand:
9.9 KG
Tuner
TV / Projector Tuner:
Freely, Freeview HD
Audio
Speakers:
Yes – 2 x 10W
Audio Enhancement
A.I. Sound, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Bass Enhancement, Dolby Digital, DTS:X
Features
Wall Mount Required:
Vesa 200 x 100
Energy Consumption
Energy – kWh/1000h:
68 kwh
Energy Efficiency Rating:
F
Energy – HDR kWh/1000h:
109 kwh
Power Consumption – Standby:
0.3W
HDR Energy Efficiency Rating:
Accessories
Stand:
Fixed Stand
