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- Our verdict
- Competing TVs
- TV appearance
- Where to buy
- Contrast and black detail
- HDR effect quality
- Factory color reproduction
- Color reproduction after calibration
- Smoothness of tonal transitions
- Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
- Blur and motion smoothness
- Console compatibility and gaming features
- Input lag
- Compatibility with PC
- Viewing angles
- Daytime performance
- TV features
- Apps
- Playing files from USB
- Sound
- Panel details
Philips PUS7000 Review
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Panel type: LCD VA Refresh rate: 60Hz Brand: PHILIPS Resolution: 3840x2160 System: Titan OS Model year: 2025
Philips PUS7000 is the cheapest 4K television from this Dutch manufacturer in their 2025 offering. It’s a typically budget model designed to be the simplest way to enter the Ultra HD resolution without spending large amounts. In promotional materials, Philips advertises it as a Smart TV with access to the most essential apps. This means that right out of the box, we have access to basic movie services. The manufacturer also boasts a wide range of audio codec support and compatibility with the HDR10+ standard, which in theory should enhance the dynamics of the picture in newer productions. However, the main argument in favour of this model is simply its price. It’s low enough that the PUS7000 becomes one of the cheapest options on the market. The only question is whether it’s actually worth buying for so little money and if the low price hasn’t adversely affected the quality too much?
PHILIPS PUS7000 - Our verdict
5.3
Overall rating
If you're looking for a specific reason to buy the Philips PUS7000, the price is pretty much it. This model is primarily meant to be cheap, and it fulfills that role perfectly. It could be a decent choice for someone who is still using an old Full HD screen and wants to finally upgrade to 4K without emptying the wallet. Interestingly, even though this is a "budget 60 Hz" model, Philips hasn't forgotten about gamers. We get VRR and ALLM, which realistically improve the gaming experience when connected to a console and make everything quite responsive. But... indeed. The biggest problem with this TV is its brightness, or rather the lack thereof. 200 nits is a figure that makes the PUS7000 simply capitulate on a sunny day. The picture will be pale and not very clear despite the fact that it features a high-contrast VA panel. HDR is essentially just a label on the box here. With such a dim panel, HDR materials look artificial and simply lack the necessary punch, so it's better to forget about them and stick to standard SDR. Is it worth buying? At this price, every manufacturer makes similar compromises, so the PUS7000 doesn’t drastically stand out from the other budget screens. The question is whether you'll get along with the Titan OS system, which is still a bit raw and lacks many apps that are standard with competitors. Given today's prices, where Chinese brands like TCL and Hisense are churning out QLEDs and Mini-LEDs like there’s no tomorrow, the Philips PUS7000 faces a really tough battle. If you value the logo of a well-known brand and a low price: you can go ahead. However, if you’re looking for picture quality... it’s better to double-check your budget before making a purchase.
Advantages
Attractive price
High contrast VA panel
Very low input lag
Gaming features – presence of VRR, ALLM, and a dedicated Game Bar
Supports HDR10+
Quite decent image processing (for such a cheap TV)
Good readability of fonts – suitable as a large monitor
Backlit remote with numeric keypad
Disadvantages
Very low brightness – 200 nits
No Ambilight
Lack of any features to improve fluidity makes the image feel very "raw"
Titan OS system – the interface is slow, lacking many popular applications
The remote works on infrared
Movies and series in UHD quality4.8
Classic TV, YouTube5.7
Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)4.9
Gaming on console6.5
TV as a computer monitor5.8
Watching in bright light3.5
Utility functions5.0
Apps6.2
Sound quality5.8
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PHILIPS PUS7000 - Competing TVs in this price range
PHILIPS PUS7000 - TV appearance
HDMI inputs: 3 x HDMI 2.0, 0 x HDMI 2.1 Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Headphones) Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Build quality: Average
Stand type: Legs
Bezel color: Graphite
Stand: Fixed
Flat design: No
Accessories: Stand
As befits a budget design, the Philips PUS7000 is not, of course, a masterpiece of art. What stands out most is the relatively large thickness of the device itself. In practice, this means that the TV cannot be mounted completely flat against the wall – it will clearly protrude, which is something to consider when planning the installation. The device itself is carefully made, although in some places it's noticeable that the fit of the casing could be better. You can spot minor flaws at the plastic joints, but these are simply the charms of cheap TVs, where the manufacturer has to look for savings in materials. However, a definite plus is that the PUS7000 doesn't look bad from the front at all. On the contrary, it presents itself as well as many much more expensive models. Philips has used relatively slim, black frames made of metal here that won't distract your attention. This is very important, as we usually look at the TV from the front, and that view accompanies us every day.
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PHILIPS PUS7000 - Contrast and black detail
5.9/10
Local dimming function: No
Result
5,950:1
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4,950:1
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5,500:1
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5,550:1
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5,150:1
Visibility of details in the lights:
The model PUS7000 we tested, measuring 55 inches, is equipped with a VA panel. This is crucial for black quality, as in such budget constructions, we won't find local dimming systems that could assist the screen in dark scenes. Therefore, all the work relies on the panel itself, which, thanks to its characteristics, offers decent contrast at a level of 6000:1. In practice, this translates to significantly better experiences during evening viewings compared to competing TVs with IPS panels. The blacks here are better separated from bright elements, so dark parts of the image don’t appear washed out, and details in the shadows remain visible. However, it’s worth noting that with completely turned off lights, the black may slightly lean towards shades of navy blue and won't be as perfectly “pitch-black” as in more expensive models. To mitigate this effect and improve the perception of depth, it’s advisable to watch the TV with some light, additional illumination in the room. Usually, this problem was somewhat resolved by the well-known Ambilight system in Philips TVs, which optically increases contrast through the glow on the wall. Unfortunately, in the PUS7000 model, the manufacturer opted to seek savings, which is why we won’t find this lighting system here, which is standard in higher series like PUS8000.
Halo effect and black detail visibility:
PHILIPS PUS7000 - HDR effect quality
3.3/10
Supported formats: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG Color gamut coverage: DCI P3: 78.3%, Bt.2020: 57.1%
Luminance measurements in HDR:
Result
193 nit
Result
202 nit
Result
197 nit
Result
209 nit
Result
230 nit
Unfortunately, the PUS7000 is not suitable for watching HDR content. This screen is simply too dark. A brightness level of 200 nits is insufficient to display this format correctly. Even if a HDR signal message appears on the screen, the image will resemble a standard SDR recording. Therefore, it’s better to stick with the latter format to avoid errors in displaying bright scenes, as you will read below. The situation is worsened by the fact that this is a classic LCD model without additional layers that improve colours, such as QLED or PFS. As a result, colours in HDR may seem washed out. Ultimately, this provides a worse effect than in the standard SDR format, which is simply better suited to the capabilities of this panel.
Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)
Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)
Since the screen parameters of the PUS7000 alone do not allow for a full HDR display, one could hope that its processor and ability to adapt to this format would save the day. Unfortunately, we do not have good news here either. The TV struggles significantly with interpreting HDR signals, and its algorithms cannot properly adjust the bright areas of the image to the limitations of the panel. Tone mapping is simply poor. This is clearly evident in scenes that require precise brightness control. In films like "Billy Lynn," and particularly in the extreme shots from the film "The Boss," bright elements are excessively burnt out. Instead of details in the clouds or the sun, there are white spots on the screen, as the TV cannot "fit" such high brightness levels within its narrow range of 200 nits.
HDR luminance chart:
HDR luminance
Although the Philips PUS7000 doesn't perform the best with standard HDR10 signals, the situation is saved by the support for HDR10+ format. It uses so-called dynamic metadata, which is a very important feature for such an inexpensive television. In the case of standard HDR10, the TV must decide on its own how to display the entire film based on a single, fixed piece of information. With HDR10+, this information changes for each individual scene. As a result, the image becomes slightly better in perception, and the details in both bright and dark areas are much better represented. This format does the most difficult job for the television, suggesting how to adjust the parameters at a specific moment in the film to avoid the aforementioned blowouts. It is worth noting that the PUS7000 does not have a Dolby Vision license, which is a competing dynamic HDR system. However, the presence of HDR10+ is a solid compensation. This standard works very similarly to Dolby Vision and is becoming increasingly popular on streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, and AppleTV. For users looking for an affordable television, this is a big plus, as it allows them to extract a bit more from the panel when watching newer productions.
Static HDR10
Dynamic: HDR10+
Factory color reproduction
5.3/10
We tested the television in movie mode, which theoretically should provide the best and most natural colours. And indeed, this mode is quite correct; however, when we connected the calibration equipment, its biggest flaw became apparent. The PUS7000 has significant shortcomings in displaying reds. Poorly tuned white balance and too low saturation of this colour cause the image to appear too cool. As a result, one might get the impression that the displayed content lacks vibrant colours. The situation is worsened by the fact that both SDR and HDR content are excessively brightened. This is confirmed by the gamma curve and EOTF graphs, which show that the television displays the image brighter than it should. This causes scenes to lose their depth and can make them seem slightly washed out. Fortunately, in the Philips menu, we find plenty of features to improve these aspects, so we immediately proceeded to calibration to see what we could extract from this screen.
Color reproduction after calibration
7/10
After professional calibration, it’s evident that the PUS7000 responds well to image adjustments. In this price range, that’s not a given. The effects are best evaluated in two scenarios, depending on the content we plan to watch. SDR performs the best. After our adjustments, the image looks really good. Most colour errors have dropped below level 3, which is the threshold at which discrepancies usually become visible to the naked eye. Movies, series, sports, and regular television present naturally, without unpleasant deviations. If someone mainly watches classic channels or streams in HD quality, the difference after calibration will be noticeable straight away. However, it must be said clearly that the PUS7000 is still not a television suited for proper HDR, and calibration doesn't change much in this regard. The reason lies in the hardware: colours remain too unsaturated. The television lacks solutions that widen the colour gamut, such as PFS filters or a quantum dot layer, so the panel simply cannot display the intense colours required by HDR. This is most evident in reds, which still look washed out. This limitation cannot be circumvented through menu settings, as it stems from the design of the backlighting and the panel itself.
PHILIPS PUS7000 - Smoothness of tonal transitions
6/10
When it comes to colour gradation in bright scenes, the PUS7000 model performs surprisingly well. It's hard to have any major complaints here. The colour transitions are natural and smooth, which means there are no disturbing bands or jumps between shades on a bright background. During the viewing of cheerful scenes, nothing should distract your attention from the screen. However, the situation changes dramatically when darker shades of grey or simply very dark colours appear on the screen. Unfortunately, quite strong "banding" of colours becomes noticeable then. Instead of smooth transitions, we get distinct breaks between the individual tones. In dark, atmospheric films, this can be quite annoying and detract from the viewing experience, as the tonal transitions are not as clean as in the bright areas of the image.
Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
6.5/10
Smooth transition function
Image without overscan on the SD signal
The PUS7000 handles digital image processing quite well. The distortion reduction feature deserves praise, as it effectively smooths unwanted tonal transitions even at a low setting. However, it has its downside: with too aggressive operation, it can introduce undesirable artifacts on the screen. It would be a good idea to experiment with this setting to find the golden mean between a smooth image and the clarity of details.
The upscaling, or enhancing the quality of lower materials to 4K, is decent. The image after processing is very "soft," which is typical of almost all Philips TVs. The edges are plastic and smooth, making the image look cohesive. If someone finds it too soft, it can always be adjusted with the sharpness slider in the menu for a more pronounced effect.
PHILIPS PUS7000 - Blur and motion smoothness
3.9/10
Maximum refresh rate of the panel: 60Hz
Film motion smoothing option: No
Blur reduction option: No
BFI function 60Hz: No
BFI function 120Hz: No
In this regard, we actually have no good news. It might seem that the biggest downside is the lack of a 120 Hz panel, but in this price range, that's actually the norm, and it's hard to expect more. However, the worst part is that the television has no motion smoothing features. There are no supporting systems in place for either movies or sports. We have to come to terms with the fact that the image on the PUS7000 is processed "raw." This means that during dynamic scenes or fast camera movements, motion can appear choppy or unclear. We have no option to enable any smoothers that could alleviate this effect.
Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):
PHILIPS PUS7000 - Console compatibility and gaming features
4.7/10
- ALLM:
Yes
- VRR:
Yes
- VRR range:
48 - 60Hz
Dolby Vision Game Mode:
No - Correct implementation of HGIG:
No
- 1080p@120Hz:
No
- 1440p@120Hz:
No
- 4K@120Hz:
No
- Game bar:
Yes
Even though the PUS7000 isn’t marketed as a gaming TV, it doesn't perform as poorly in this category as one might expect. True, it doesn't support 120 Hz refresh rates, which is understandable at this price point, but the manufacturer has included several important features that significantly improve the console gaming experience. The most important of these are VRR and ALLM technologies. VRR is responsible for synchronising the screen with the number of frames generated by the console. This means the image doesn't "tear" and remains consistent even during sudden drops in frame rates while playing. On the other hand, ALLM is a solution that automatically switches the TV to a mode with the lowest latency immediately after detecting a signal from the console. All these parameters are easily accessible thanks to the Game Bar feature. This is a special control panel for gamers that can be brought up on the screen at any time. It allows for a quick view of current settings and connection status without interrupting gameplay, which is a very convenient solution.
PHILIPS PUS7000 - Input lag
10/10
Another plus for gamers is the very low input lag at around 12 ms. In this price range, the result is impressive. The delay is so minimal that the response to controller movements feels instantaneous, and in practice, it’s hard to notice at all. Gaming remains comfortable even in fast, dynamic titles where every millisecond counts. In this respect, the PUS7000 can keep up with much more expensive televisions.
| SDR | HDR | Dolby Vision |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p60: 12 ms | 2160p60: 13 ms | |
| 2160p60: 12 ms |
PHILIPS PUS7000 - Compatibility with PC
5.8/10
Chroma 444 (maximum resolution and refresh rate): Yes
Font clarity: Good
Readability of dark text and shapes: Good
Input lag in PC mode (4K, maximum refresh rate): 12ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement: BGR
Max refresh rate: 60Hz
G-Sync: No
When it comes to connecting a computer, the possibilities for gaming are quite limited. The screen supports a maximum of 60 Hz and does not offer G-Sync technology, so it’s not equipment for demanding PC gamers. However, the PUS7000 surprisingly performs well for text work. The readability of fonts is at a very high level. The television correctly handles 4:4:4 chroma subsampling. This means that each letter, regardless of its size or colour, is displayed sharply and without any distortion on the edges. As a result, office work or browsing the internet on this screen is simply comfortable and doesn’t strain the eyes like some cheap panels that struggle with clean font rendering.
PHILIPS PUS7000 - Viewing angles
3.1/10
Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 70%
The viewing angles on this model are weak, which is directly due to the use of a VA-type panel. Although this panel provides decent contrast, as I mentioned earlier, it has one major flaw: it requires you to sit directly in front of the screen. Just shifting slightly to the side is enough for the colours to start losing saturation, and the image becomes noticeably worse.
PHILIPS PUS7000 - Daytime performance
3.5/10
Panel finish: Satin
Reflection suppression: Decent
Black levels during daytime: Good
In a sunny room, the PUS7000 performs poorly. This is due to the fact that the display is simply too dim. A brightness level of 200 nits is very low, which does not allow for comfortable viewing in a lot of daylight. On the plus side, the satin screen coating does a decent job of reducing reflections. Thanks to this, reflections are not overly noticeable on the display, but it's not enough to save the situation. The brightness of this model is too low to cut through strong sunlight, so in very bright rooms, the image will simply be quite unclear.
Panel brightness
Average luminance SDR
Philips PUS7000: 202 cd/m2
PHILIPS PUS7000 - TV features
5/10
System: Titan OS
System performance: Average
- HDMI inputs: 3 x HDMI 2.0, 0 x HDMI 2.1
- Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Headphones)
- Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
- TV reception: DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C
Classic features:
- Recording to USB (terrestrial TV): No
- Recording programming: No
- Picture in Picture (PiP): No
- RF remote control (no need to aim at the screen): Infrared
- Backlit remote control: Yes
- Teletext: Yes
- Audio only mode: Yes
- Bluetooth headphones support: Yes
- Simultaneous Bluetooth headphones & TV audio: No
Smart features:
- AirPlay: Yes
- Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast): No
- Voice search: No
- Voice search in native language: No
- Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse: Yes
Titan OS System
Titan OS is still a fairly new operating system, and unfortunately, this is noticeable in everyday use. The whole system operates sluggishly, at times even clumsily. The response to commands from the remote is slow, which is further complicated by the fact that the device uses infrared connectivity instead of Bluetooth / RF. This means we need to aim the remote fairly precisely at the television for the system to respond at all. During testing, we again failed to launch the screen mirroring feature with computers running Windows. Fortunately, transmitting video from Apple devices via AirPlay worked without any issues. Another downside of Titan OS is its very modest app library. The selection is much smaller than in systems like webOS or Tizen, not to mention Google TV, where the choice of programs is almost unlimited.
Classic Features
On the other hand, the PUS7000 might be a good choice for people who primarily watch traditional television. Here, we find a properly functioning teletext and a clear EPG interface, which is an electronic program guide. The remote included is backlit, which makes it very handy to use after dark, and it features standard numeric buttons for quick channel selection. An interesting addition is the presence of a classic jack headphone input. This is a rarely seen feature in new televisions, allowing for the connection of older home theatre systems or wired headphones without the need to purchase adapters.
Sound connection options
HDMI audio:
Other audio outputs:
- Toslink: Yes
- Stereo (Mini-Jack): Yes
Wireless audio:
- Bluetooth: Yes
Supported audio formats (external HDMI eARC audio):
- Dolby Digital Plus 7.1: Yes
- Dolby True HD 7.1: Yes
- Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC): Yes
- Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD: No
- DTS:X in DTS-HD MA: Yes
- DTS-HD Master Audio: Yes
Senior accessibility
- Numeric keyboard on TV: Yes
- Font size adjustment: Yes
- Audio description: Yes
PHILIPS PUS7000 - Apps
6.2/10
PHILIPS PUS7000 - Playing files from USB
8.2/10
| Maximum photo resolution: | Supported photo formats: |
|---|---|
| 4 Mpix | JPEG |
| 6 Mpix | HEIC |
| 8 Mpix | PNG |
| 10 Mpix | GIF |
| 12 Mpix | WebP |
| 16 Mpix | TIFF |
| 20 Mpix | BMP |
| 24 Mpix | SVG |
| 28 Mpix | |
| 32 Mpix |
The built-in media player works quite well and handles most popular video formats without any major issues. The television easily reads subtitles from files and manages various audio formats, so those who keep movies on a drive or USB shouldn't feel restricted. The only hitch concerns the photo browser – not everything worked properly, and some files, especially in selected resolutions, did not open at all.
PHILIPS PUS7000 - Sound
5.8/10
81dB
Maximum volume
Supported codecs
(TV speakers)
Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Dolby True HD 7.1
Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
DTS-HD Master Audio
The sound is pretty much at a budget level. It's sufficient for news and talk shows, but with films and music, it quickly lacks depth and bass. At this price, it's hard to expect much more, so if we’re after better experiences, it’s worth considering a soundbar or connecting external audio, even just through the headphone jack.
Sound Quality Test:
Acoustic Measurements
81dBC (Max)
75dBC
PHILIPS PUS7000 - Panel details
Software version during testing: TPN256E_V056.002.236.141
Subpixel Structure:
Panel uniformity and thermal imaging:
Backlight Type: White LED
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