Compare: Philips PUS8500 vs SHARP JP7765E

Ambilight, as this is what we need to start with, is the biggest reason why it's worth buying the PUS8500. The three-sided backlighting of the television looks fantastic, especially in the evening. It creates an atmosphere, masks contrast shortcomings, and makes watching a film simply more enjoyable. Even if the black levels aren't perfect, the native VA panel offers decent performance at high contrast. Additionally, there’s quite a good input lag and several features for gamers such as ALLM and VRR. Although HDMI 2.1 and a 120Hz panel are absent, playing casually should be a pleasure. Especially since it feels responsive and without delays. Let’s also mention the full support for audio formats – both Dolby Atmos and DTS are included, so soundbar owners can also rejoice.

However, we won't sugarcoat it – this is still a budget television, and at times it’s clearly evident. The brightness is average – not weak enough to prevent viewing, but on an exceptionally sunny day, watching without curtains can be problematic. Nevertheless, in our opinion, the biggest disappointment of the PUS8560 is the Titan OS operating system. Despite the fact that the system debuted some time ago, certain functions simply refused to work – for instance, screen mirroring from a phone despite the manufacturer claiming that such a feature is present. There are fewer apps than in the competition, and the system itself operates rather clumsily. Generally, while it does have some features, it evidently lacks refinement.

Of course, this isn’t a television meant to compete with top models. But if someone is looking for something simple, with a great atmosphere provided by the Ambilight system, it is quite a fair proposition. You just have to know what to expect and accept the numerous compromises present here.

Sharp JP7765 is yet another offering in the market that attempts to prove that Mini-LED technology doesn’t have to cost a fortune. The low price comes hand in hand with an exceptionally high brightness – a peak of 1000 nits in HDR is a result that simply impresses in this price range. Although the proprietary processor doesn’t always manage the backlighting perfectly in demanding scenes, support for Dolby Vision effectively saves the situation. Thanks to dynamic metadata, the picture becomes plastic, deep, and simply attractive to the eye. Adding to this the Google TV system, extreme volume, and the now-rare jack headphone socket, we get a device that is a brilliant option for seniors or less demanding viewers transitioning from a regular, cheap LCD. In such a scenario, the Sharp JP7 presents itself as a really decent and cost-effective choice. However, it must be stated clearly: contrary to marketing slogans, this is not equipment for everyone. Gamers or sports fans will definitely not find themselves here. The biggest drawback of the JP7765 model is the slow, 60-hertz panel and significant motion blur, which essentially disqualifies this television for watching dynamic matches or playing fast-paced titles. The picture loses sharpness during rapid movements to such an extent that for a football or racing fan, it may be an unacceptable barrier.

So, for whom is the Sharp JP7765? It is a sensible choice for budget-conscious individuals who do not have high demands regarding motion fluidity but value a “kick” of brightness. By choosing the Sharp JP7, you will definitely make a better deal than purchasing basic (non-dimming) televisions from the competition. Rivals typically offer ordinary LCD panels for a similar price, which cannot compete with the capabilities of even such a basic Mini-LED model as the JP7. Ultimately, it comes down to a simple arrangement: you accept lower motion fluidity in exchange for powerful brightness, which is hard to find from other manufacturers at this price.

The Philips PUS8560 in the size we tested is equipped with a VA panel. As a result, black levels – as far as LCD televisions go – can be deemed decent. And that is exactly the case with this model. Both black levels and the overall impression of contrast in the film scenes we tested were really quite good – the image does not bleed, and details are visible even in challenging sections.

But the panel alone is not everything. Unfortunately, the PUS8500 does not come with local dimming (which is a given considering the television segment), so one must be aware that in completely dark conditions, the black can resemble shades of navy more than true black. On the other hand – and here’s a plus for Philips – the Ambilight system does an excellent job. The backlighting genuinely affects the perception of contrast. Therefore, even if technically the black is not perfect, subjectively the viewing experience becomes much more pleasurable. For many people, this is enough to make an evening screening truly impressive.

When it comes to the most important aspects of Mini-LEDs, namely contrast and black levels, the Sharp JP7 in the tested 55-inch size uses a VA panel. Combined with backlighting divided into 160 zones (in a 10x16 arrangement), this promises truly solid performance. Measurements on static film screens can be quite shocking, with the measured contrast reaching five-digit values, even hitting levels of up to 50,000:1. On paper, this is a result that would not be out of place for much more expensive models, and black levels under such conditions look very attractive.

Unfortunately, a television is purchased for watching films rather than admiring static screens, and here the magic somewhat fades. When something more begins to happen on the screen – especially in complicated, dark scenes with a lot of small bright elements – the backlighting system in the JP7 starts to literally go haywire. The zones can "dance" before the viewer's eyes, turning on and off in a way that can be simply irritating and distracting from the action. It is evident that Sharp has significant room for improvement in terms of managing local dimming. The hardware potential in the form of Mini-LEDs is large, but the controlling algorithms clearly struggle to tame them.

When it comes to the HDR effect on the PUS8560, it can fairly confidently be stated that it is very average. The panel brightness is around 350 nits, which we consider to be the absolute minimum for watching content in this format. However, this is not a result that will astonish a viewer searching for the best possible picture.

On the plus side, it is worth noting that the PUS8500 series – including the PUS8560/12 we tested – is advertised as a QLED television. And indeed, we can expect a wider colour spectrum here. This model is equipped with an additional filter (PFS), and a DCI-P3 colour coverage of around 90% should suffice for the majority of users. This filter works very similarly to quantum dots. As a result, the colours are quite well saturated. It is not an outstanding result, but it is entirely sufficient for watching films and series from streaming platforms.

So how does the brightness of the Sharp JP7 fare in the most demanding titles? Honestly, at first, we were quite surprised. The television is capable of achieving over 1000 nits of brightness, which is an outstanding and rare result for a device costing just under 2000 PLN (for 55 inches). Watching bright, full-screen scenes, one might feel they are dealing with really good equipment. Unfortunately, though, we have to return to the problem we mentioned earlier regarding local dimming management. When small bright areas appear on a dark background (as in the test scenes from the films Life of Pi or Sicario 2), it is evident how poorly the JP7 handles zones. The television dims them almost to the maximum, crushing the entire HDR effect, which in such moments resembles a flat SDR image (less than 200 nits). This instability means that in demanding, contrast-heavy films, the image on the JP7 unfortunately loses its appeal.

As a consolation, it is worth noting that the panel has the potential for good colour display. It features a PFS (phosphor) filter, which allows for a solid 94% coverage of the DCI-P3 palette. The manufacturer calls its product a “QLED,” even though it is primarily based on the aforementioned PFS filter. Given the recent market battles of manufacturers over what may or may not be called QLED, we leave the question of the correctness of this naming to your assessment. However, it remains a fact that the potential for reproducing saturated colours in this panel is simply good.

We tested the television with the best available factory settings, namely in Film/Filmmaker mode – this is the mode we recommend for everyday viewing. Unfortunately, it is not without its flaws. Both in HD and HDR content, the image had a noticeable tendency to a pink tint, caused by an excessive amount of red and blue in the white balance. Another issue turned out to be excessive brightness in the image, which was confirmed by both the gamma chart and the EOTF curve. This feature was responsible for loss of detail and washed-out colours in more challenging HDR scenes that we mentioned earlier. The overall result led to significant colour reproduction errors – in extreme cases, the delta E value exceeded 7, while the threshold for visible errors for the human eye is around 3. This situation can be improved with calibration, and you can read about its effects below.

When it comes to out-of-the-box colours, the Sharp JP7 was tested in Film mode, which traditionally offers the most consistent image compared to the yellowed “Eco” mode or the glaring blue of the “Dynamic” mode. Although this is the best choice among the available settings, the results are still far from ideal. The white balance clearly lacked red and blue components, causing many scenes to take on an unnatural greenish tint. Another issue was the gamma – during full-screen scenes, the television provides excessive brightness, which completely diminishes its cinematic character. All of this resulted in colour reproduction errors, especially in shades of grey, which exceeded a value of Delta E 10. For reference: errors above 2-3 are already visible to the human eye, so we are dealing with a significant distortion of reality here.

In HDR mode, the situation is reversed, but not any better. Here, the blue colour dominates the white balance, which gives the image an unnatural, almost “retail” sharpness, reminiscent of aggressive demonstration modes. Furthermore, measurements of the EOTF curve emphasise the retail character of the image. The graph clearly shows that the television generates an image significantly brighter than the standards predict, resulting in an artificially boosted and unrealistic final effect. The Sharp JP7 is evidently trying to appear stronger than it actually is, but it does so at the cost of fidelity to the content.

The Dutch manufacturer offers quite a sizable amount of settings in its products, so as usual, we decided to tinker with them a bit. The effects are immediately noticeable – we managed to correct the white balance, which made the image stop appearing excessively pink. The brightness characteristic has also been partially evened out, of course, within the limits set by the television itself. The image is no longer overly exaggerated, and the overall reception after calibration is definitely better than in the factory settings of the Filmmaker mode.

One could only critique the EOTF curve characteristic, which still indicates that the image has a tendency to brighten HDR materials. Despite our efforts, the darkest parts of scenes are still sometimes too bright, and the brightest ones do not always achieve their full contrast potential. However, it must be clearly stated that we are dealing with a typically budget construction – one cannot expect reference-level reproduction of HDR content from it.

Calibration has definitely helped this model – it improved the balance, toned down the aggressive colour palette, and brought the image closer to what one might expect from a well-configured movie mode. However, there are certain limitations that cannot be overcome.

We subjected the JP7 to our standard calibration procedure and really... the television gained a new lease of life thanks to it, particularly with SDR content (YouTube, classic television, series, or older films). As a result of our precise adjustment of the white balance and stabilisation of the gamma, colour errors fell to a value of below 3. This is a level at which the human eye has difficulty detecting distortions. In this scenario, the Sharp JP7 delivers an image with truly excellent colour precision, which is a significant advantage in this price class. However, content with HDR turned out to be much more problematic. Here, despite our efforts and interventions in the settings, the television simply would not cooperate. In the JP7 menu, we don't find any option that would allow for real control over brightness management (EOTF). Although a significant portion of the colour errors was reduced, the image still remained unnaturally oversaturated. It's a bit of a shame, as the potential of the mini-LED backlit panel is great, but the software presents a clear barrier here.

The conclusion is simple: when watching less demanding content (SDR) on the JP7, you can expect an image that is more than satisfactory, but in HDR, you must come to terms with a certain degree of "artificiality" that cannot be circumvented even with professional equipment.

The PUS8560 handles colour transitions into smooth gradients very well. During tests, the image appeared coherent and natural, and serious issues with tonal transitions occurred only in very dark scenes – for example, in a shot with red water, where subtle cuts between colours could be noticed. However, these are rather exceptions that do not spoil the reception of most content. It is worth mentioning another phenomenon that more significantly affects the quality of the image – the so-called dithering, which refers to a slight "tingling" visible on uniform backgrounds. This effect can be particularly noticeable in high-quality materials and can somewhat spoil the impression of image clarity. It is for this flaw that we deducted some points in our evaluation.

When it comes to image clarity, posterisation on the Sharp JP7 fortunately does not detract too much from the content being viewed. In most scenes, it's difficult to notice annoying bands or the so-called "stepping" of colours, which often spoil the viewing experience during scenes with smooth colours. Of course, one shouldn't expect miracles here as, in some extremely demanding scenes, a trained eye may spot errors in tonal transitions. However, this is not a level that would realistically distract during a film. Well, unless you have good eyesight and are looking for artefacts on the screen – then you might find something.

Philips PUS8560 offers a function for reducing posterization, hidden under the name "distortion reduction". And although it indeed fulfills its role by smoothing out problematic tonal transitions, it works a bit too broadly. In practice, it affects not only colourful gradients but also softens faces, the textures of clothing, and the surfaces of furniture. This compromises the authenticity of the image – especially in films where natural texture is very important. However, if someone is looking for smoothing at all costs, it's best to set this option to "Low". For cinema image enthusiasts – we definitely do not recommend it.

On the positive side, the quality of upscaling older materials is noteworthy – the PUS8560 model handles them surprisingly well. The image retains its natural softness, without artificially boosted sharpness. It is also worth mentioning that the television correctly displays content with very low resolution, avoiding issues with image edge cutting (so-called overscan).

In the case of lower quality materials and how the Sharp JP7 handles them, the situation is ambiguous. Let's start with the upscaling itself – here we have no major objections. The process of scaling the image to a higher resolution is correct; the picture remains readable and sharp, without the overscan effect, meaning no cropped edges. Of course, it is not at the level of top models, and at times one can notice slight jaggedness on the contours, but in this price range, the effect is fully acceptable.

However, the actual digital image processing performs significantly worse, which, apart from the upscaling, effectively does not exist. In the JP7 menu, we will not find any option that would effectively smooth out unwanted tonal transitions or reduce noise in the image. As a result, the signal reaches the panel in a very raw form, which, with heavily compressed materials (e.g. from YouTube), leads to visible posterisation. Either it is a flaw in the software or a very strange design decision, because in earlier Sharp models this function was available and, crucially, worked with noticeable effect. Here, we are left to deal with whatever the source provides us, without any digital support from the image processor.

The Philips PUS8560 is a television equipped with a panel featuring a refresh rate of 60 Hz, which immediately limits its capabilities in terms of displaying dynamic content. Watching sports or playing on a console is not particularly enjoyable. The situation is further worsened by the lack of any option to improve the smoothness of films. In the menu, we won't find settings that would allow us to enable a motion smoother or even a slight motion smoothing for films recorded at 24 frames per second. You can imagine the effect. The image can appear jerky, especially in shots with panoramic camera movements.

The motion fluidity on the Sharp JP7 is quite mediocre, and the reason is simple: the television uses a 60Hz panel. This instantly makes it difficult to recommend for watching sports or serious gaming, where higher refresh rates are already the standard. The only real plus is the presence of a smoothness feature, which we can control in films using a slider called De-judder. Lower settings provide a more raw, "cinematic" (framey) image, while higher settings add artificial smoothness. We suggest setting it somewhere in the middle of the scale, that is in the range of 3-5 – this is the best compromise to avoid the soap opera effect while also eliminating the tiring stuttering of the image. Interestingly, in the menu, we also find a "motion blur removal" slider, which usually indicates the presence of a 120Hz panel. However, with the JP7, it does not enhance the image at all and serves rather as a dummy – it is meant to look good in the settings, but technically it has no right to operate on this panel.

Although the Philips PUS8560 is not designed with gamers in mind, the manufacturer has decided to equip it with a few features that may prove useful when connecting a console. On board, we find automatic switching to game mode (ALLM), as well as a simple connection status information bar – the so-called Game Bar. It does not make a particularly strong visual impression, but it serves its purpose. The presence of variable refresh rate (VRR), operating in the range of 48 to 60 Hz, may come as a surprise. While this is not a wide range, in the case of less demanding games or titles with unstable frame rates, VRR can help reduce screen tearing. However, this is the only element that could be considered beyond the minimum.

It must be made clear that the PUS8560 is not equipment for gamers looking for a responsive screen and full support for modern console features. It lacks HDMI 2.1 ports, the refresh rate is limited to 60 Hz, and the response time of the panel is not among the fastest. This model may be suitable at most for casual gamers who want to enjoy the Ambilight system.

As we mentioned earlier, the 60Hz panel is not a feature that will attract gamers to the Sharp JP7. Perhaps for the casual player, whose console still generates most titles at 60 frames per second, there might be something interesting? When it comes to specific additions, we find here:

ALLM Mode: Automatically switches the television to low latency game mode (input lag).
Game Menu: Which is hard to call a full-fledged “Game Bar,” as the functionality here is minimal. Aside from enabling ALLM, there’s only a game-specific motion smoother which we recommend avoiding as it introduces very noticeable artifacts and worsens responsiveness.
Dolby Vision Gaming: For Microsoft consoles.

Unfortunately, the list of shortcomings is significantly longer and more painful than the positives. The biggest disappointment is the lack of support for 120Hz, even when reducing the resolution to Full HD. The presence of 120Hz would allow for performance modes to be activated in many games on PS5 or Xbox Series X. Another shortcoming is VRR, which means that during frame drops, we are exposed to screen tearing. The lack of proper implementation of the HGiG standard is also very problematic. This results in the fact that during HDR calibration in the console menu, it is very easy to "overshoot" the brightness settings. As a result, instead of clear details in the highlights, we end up with an unnaturally over-bright image with cut-off details. Sharp JP7 is a proposition solely for very casual gamers.

The input lag on the PUS8560 is very good. When we previously mentioned that this screen is rather for the "casual gamer," there is nothing to be ashamed of in this regard – even when compared to screens aimed at gamers. Results around 12 ms are truly outstanding, allowing for an enjoyable responsive gameplay experience. It doesn't matter whether we are playing in Full HD or 4K – the lag remains equally low, so if you value a quick response time, the PUS8560 will definitely not disappoint in this aspect.

The issue of input lag in the Sharp JP7 is quite intriguing. In all 60Hz modes, the television achieves a result of just 13 ms. This is truly an excellent outcome that makes the lag practically imperceptible during gameplay. In this respect, Sharp has risen to the occasion, and even in dynamic titles, the controls remain responsive.

However, during testing, we encountered a certain technical puzzle. Using our professional Murideo generator, we were able to induce and measure input lag at 120Hz refresh rate in Full HD resolution. This sounds promising, but in reality, it is merely a "paper" curiosity, as standard external devices such as consoles or computers were unable to force the Sharp to operate in such a mode. Although professional diagnostic tools see some hidden potential here, for the end user, the JP7 remains just a 60Hz screen.

When it comes to working with a PC on the PUS8560, it looks... quite strange. Chroma 4:4:4 is present in "Monitor" mode, but there is a problem with grey fonts – not all subpixels are lit, which results in the text appearing jagged. On the other hand, in "Game" mode – chroma 4:4:4 disappears, but the grey fonts look correct. In practice, we are therefore forced to juggle settings if we want to have perfectly readable text at all times. And what about gaming on the computer? Our opinion remains the same as for consoles – it is doable, but without fireworks. There is no variable refresh rate for G-SYNC graphics cards, and the refresh rate itself remains relatively low. However, we can once again highlight the very low input lag, which saves the situation in dynamic games.

The Sharp JP7 performs moderately as a monitor. Although the readability of standard fonts on a white or black background is adequate, the sharpness clearly decreases with darker and thinner text, making it difficult to work with text for extended periods. This panel is sufficient for occasional browsing of news in a web browser; however, we strongly advise against using it as a permanent screen for PC gaming. Besides the rigid limitation to 60Hz, the television does not support any form of frame synchronization (no G-Sync or FreeSync), which, combined with the significant motion blur of the display, results in a poor user experience in dynamic scenarios.

The viewing angles on the PUS8560 are precisely what one would expect from a VA panel - it's not the best. The image loses quality even with a slight shift off-axis – colours become washed out and black begins to resemble a dark navy. This is, of course, the price paid for the better contrast that VA offers when viewed directly. In the case of our 55-inch model, this is still acceptable, especially if the television is positioned perfectly opposite the sofa. However, with larger screen sizes or a less central placement in the living room – it could become a problem for comfortable viewing.

The Sharp JP7 features a VA panel, which automatically means narrow viewing angles. It's a classic compromise: we get quite good black levels and contrast, but at the expense of image degradation when viewed from the side. At an angle, colours clearly fade and lose their saturation, so the JP7 is definitely a device for watching "head-on" rather than from the corner of the sofa.

The PUS8560 performs moderately during the day. The satin matrix coating quite effectively dampens reflections, which means that light from windows or lamps does not interfere too much. The blacks also look decent for a VA panel – even in daylight, there are no significant losses in contrast. However, all the charm fades when it gets really bright. The panel's brightness is around 300 nits, which is definitely too little to speak of full comfort in a heavily lit room. In such conditions, the PUS8560 simply needs to be aided by blinds – otherwise, the image begins to look rather pale.

The satin coating of the matrix applied in the Sharp JP7 quite effectively dampens reflections, although it is far from being fully matte. However, the real "gamechanger" in bright rooms is the brightness of the device itself in SDR content. An average result of 700 nits and peaks around 1000 nits are outstanding in the segment up to 2000 PLN. Thanks to such high luminance, the television will easily cope even in well-lit living rooms. One just has to be careful of direct reflections, for example from a window opposite, as the satin used here will not eliminate them completely, but at this brightness level, the image will remain readable.

Classic TV Features:

If you are looking for a television that "works" in the most basic sense – the PUS8560 will fulfil that role. In terms of classic features, we have a rather minimalist set. On the plus side, there is an electronic programme guide (EPG), teletext, a backlit remote control with a classic numeric keypad, and a headphone jack input. It sounds a bit like a dream set for seniors – and there is some truth to that. However, it must be stated clearly: this is a television with very limited capabilities. We will not find recording functions from DVB tuners to USB here, nor is there a PiP mode or other conveniences known from more expensive models.

Smart TV:

How does the SmartTV perform on the PUS8560? Well, this is where it gets a bit more complicated. The PUS8560 runs on the Titan OS, which in this particular implementation posed significant problems. Some features, although present "on paper," simply did not work. For example: Wireless screen mirroring functions, such as Chromecast or Miracast – we tried to activate them from several different phones and laptops… without success. Perhaps this will be fixed in the future, but at the time of testing – it did not work. Additionally, the system's speed left much to be desired – switching between applications or home screens was simply slow. A considerable portion of the menu functions seems to be well hidden in the depths of a poorly organised system. To make matters worse, the library of available applications is quite limited. Even though the situation with applications is better than last year, it is still far from ideal. The situation tries to be salvaged by a modern remote – slim, elegant, backlit, and really well made. Unfortunately, it operates on classic infrared, so you have to aim it at the screen. The only exception is voice control, which works via Bluetooth… it’s just a pity that it doesn’t support Polish.

Smart TV Features - Google TV

The main advantage of the Sharp JP7 is the Google TV system, which currently offers the widest access to applications on the market. The library is nearly limitless – from all popular streaming services to niche VOD solutions or media players. The system provides great freedom of personalisation and access to the latest versions of popular platforms. Included in the package is a Bluetooth remote, which allows the use of the built-in voice assistant without having to aim at the television. The only significant shortcoming in the multimedia sphere that we encountered is the lack of support for AirPlay. Users of Apple devices, such as iPhone or iPad, will not be able to stream content directly and wirelessly to the screen of this Sharp.

Classic Features and Connections

In terms of traditional television functions, the Sharp JP7 does not offer anything beyond the market standard. It lacks options for recording programmes to external storage (PVR) and a dual tuner, which excludes the use of picture-in-picture (PiP) functionality. The television only provides basic solutions, such as teletext and the ability to wirelessly connect accessories via Bluetooth. Gemini message content

As for the connections, the Sharp JP7 offers 4 HDMI ports, which the manufacturer proudly describes as standard 2.1. However, let's be clear: this is purely a marketing ploy because in practice, these ports only offer the full functionality of standard 2.0 due to the limitations of the television. On the plus side, the presence of a classic mini-jack headphone output allows for connecting older audio systems or speakers without the need for adapters or the HDMI eARC standard. This is a rather rare and very practical addition these days.

The PUS8560 handles the playback of most popular video and audio formats from a USB memory stick without any major issues, so there’s no point in detailing the compatibilities one by one. In everyday use, it should simply work – and it does. The only thing worth noting is the handling of images. Although the television easily recognises popular file extensions, there are instances when some images simply do not display when the graphic files have very high resolutions. This may not be a huge problem, but it’s good to keep it in mind, especially if we want to view photographs straight from the camera. Apart from that, the PUS8560 shouldn’t pose any significant issues with playing files from USB.

When it comes to multimedia handling from external sources, the Sharp JP7 performs simply exceptionally. The built-in player is a true surprise, as it managed to cope with practically every file format we provided. It even handled the HEIC format (mainly used on Apple devices) without any problems, which most televisions struggle with. Here, Sharp displayed images without the slightest hesitation. Of course, a huge advantage is the presence of the Google TV system, which allows the installation of external applications, such as VLC or Kodi, in case of any issues. However, in our opinion, this would be an unnecessary step as the factory player is refined and versatile enough to satisfy even the most demanding users.

The television sounds quite pleasant and can confidently be regarded as having sufficient sound levels for most users – both for watching everyday programmes and for an evening viewing of a series. Moreover, a pleasant surprise is that even in this budget-friendly series, Philips has chosen to acquire licenses for full audio formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS. This is great news for owners of home cinemas and soundbars, as it means full compatibility and no need to "fiddle around" with connecting external devices.

The sound emerging from the JP7765E model can be described as unusual, and even – looking at our measurements – quite peculiar. What stands out immediately is the immense volume scale. The television can reach levels of nearly 90 decibels (89 dBC on the chart), which is an almost record-breaking achievement in this class. Such strong "shrillness" will certainly appeal to seniors or individuals who need a device with very high audibility.

However, a glance at the frequency chart explains why the sound appears so "strange". The characteristic is extremely uneven: we have a solid boost in the lower registers (around 200 Hz) and in the high tones, but the mid-range – where most information about the human voice lies (between 500 Hz and 1.5 kHz) – experiences a huge drop. This makes the sound quality unnatural and can seem "recessed" during crucial moments of dialogues.

On the positive side, support for the Dolby Atmos format is noteworthy. However, it must be honestly admitted that to truly feel the potential of this system, it will be essential to connect at least a decent soundbar. The JP7's built-in speakers, despite being very loud, cannot deliver the cinematic depth and precision that this standard demands.

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