Philips 55PUS6262 is a TV in the middle price segment. Its price is about ... For this amount, a full-fledged multimedia center with a 4K screen resolution is offered. The highlight of the device is the use of Ambilight technology, but is it worth paying more for it? After analyzing the market, I chose 2 TV models that, in my opinion, can compete with the Philips 55PUS6262. It is cheaper Samsung UE55NU7300U and Xiaomi Mi TV 4 55which costs $ 10 more. To whom of these three I give preference, you will find out at the end of the review, but for now in detail about all the characteristics.
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Screen
The Philips 55PUS6262 screen is a 55-inch LED matrix with 4K Ultra HD resolution and anti-glare coating. The aspect ratio is 16: 9. Brightness - 350 cd / m22... Pixel Plus HD, Micro Dimming image enhancement technologies are used. Ambilight technology, patented by the company back in 2004, creates dynamically changing or static background lighting on both sides of the TV. Subjectively, but this affects the quality perception of the design of the device than the image quality of the matrix. There are no complaints about the matrix itself: it produces stunningly bright colors, perfect black, although it has LED backlighting - after all, the technologies for improving the picture quality work perfectly.
If we talk about competitors, then they have something to show. Have Samsung UE55NU7300U the matrix is curved, which creates an immersive effect when viewed, and Xiaomi Mi TV 4 55 - Representative of inexpensive frameless TVs. In both cases, the picture is juicy and in no way inferior to the one produced by Philips 55PUS6262. It’s difficult to draw conclusions about the advantages of any model, it’s rather a matter of taste: someone likes Ambilight, someone is delighted with curved displays, and someone likes to plunge into the limitless image space without frames.
Appearance
Philips 55PUS6262 is made in a classic black color from medium quality plastic. The set includes a stand, also made of plastic. Can be mounted on a wall (VESA 300 × 200). At first glance, he is unremarkable. But here Ambilight technology enters the arena, with which the manufacturer kills two birds with one stone at once - it raises the TV to a qualitatively new level from the standpoint of design assessment and creates a subjective image improvement effect. I would argue about its effect on image quality, but the fact that a TV with it looks more expensive is a fact. Pleasantly misleading feeling that in front of you a top-end TV in just .
The design features of competitors are the quality of the matrix. Here everyone chooses for himself. In my subjective opinion, there is a slight advantage in this round - for Samsung UE55NU7300Uand the Philips 55PUS6262 is a bit rustic, Ambilight saves it.
Connectors
Philips 55PUS6262 is equipped with the following connectors: antenna, IEC75, connector for satellite set-top box, common CI + interface, digital audio output (optical), Ethernet-LAN RJ-45, audio input - left / right, headphone output, HDMI (3 pcs.), USB (2 pcs.) Component input (YPbPr). Supports wireless protocols: Wi-Fi 802.11n 2 × 2, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Miracast. The set is decent, but I would like to see on TV for Bluetooth But competitors do not have it either, but Samsung UE55NU7300U also lacks a headphone output.
Sound
Philips 55PUS6262 has 2 built-in speakers with a total power of 20 watts. Incredible Surround Sound Technology, Clear Sound, auto volume control, Smart Sound function are used. The Philips 55PUS6262 sound really great. At a certain moment, the illusion is created that the sound is pouring not from the built-in speakers, but from the space around, an immersive effect is created. Philips 55PUS6262 outperforms the competition when it is planned to be used as a home theater.
Functions
Philips 55PUS6262 has built-in DVB-T / T2 / T2-HD / C / S / S2 receivers, allowing you to enjoy watching your favorite TV channels without additional equipment. The presence of all modern connectors makes it possible to connect third-party equipment, external storage media to the TV. You can watch videos in the highest 4K resolution, photos from your family archive, listen to your favorite music, play games, view content on the Internet, record videos on a USB flash drive. All these functions are based on the proprietary Philips operating system. Installed by default: online video stores, internet browser, Social TV, TV on demand, Youtube. There are functions: teletext, TV guide, parental control, off timer.
I can’t say that the Philips OS is bad, but like most users of smart TVs, I’m closer and dearer to Android TV - the familiar interface, regular updates, a wider selection of applications. It's a matter of habit. Works smartly, without any lags. If this topic is very fundamental, it’s worth overpaying $ 50 and buying Xiaomi Mi TV 4 55... It is also interesting in the ability to control the voice from a smartphone.
Benefits
- Proprietary technologies for improving image, sound
- Ambilight backlight technology;
- universal remote control.
disadvantages
- Does not read obsolete DTS and AC-3 audio codecs;
- does not play mp4;
- small selection of both built-in and third-party applications;
- there is no possibility of control from a smartphone;
- sometimes freezes while surfing the Internet and playing high-definition video.
Verdict
Philips 55PUS6262 cannot be called ideal, it has significant drawbacks, but for a TV for it is already good because it has built-in technology to improve image and sound quality, producing an excellent result.
Overpay 1 thousand for Xiaomi Mi TV 4 55 possible and necessary: for 50 thousand you will get a full-fledged Smart TV based on Android.
Purchase Samsung UE55NU7300U is also justified, given its zest in the form of a curved screen.
As a result, I can’t name the best of the 3 presented models - everything is subjective here. But the reviewed Philips 55PUS6262 more than justifies its price.
