50-inch Philips TVs – Test Rankings

Available screen sizes: 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, 75”

Technology: LCD VA, White LED

Brand: PHILIPS

Verdict:

The Philips PUS8079 is the brand's most affordable model featuring the multicoloured Ambilight backlighting, which has a dedicated fanbase. Given its budget price, this is a significant advantage. However, with a lower budget, certain compromises are to be expected. This TV is particularly suited for those who primarily watch content during the day. The main drawback is the contrast, which for a V...

Available screen sizes: 50”

Technology: LCD VA, White LED

Brand: PHILIPS

Verdict:

Philips PUS7009 with a VA panel is a television that works best for occasional users who mainly use it for watching TV, browsing photos, or using basic apps. Thanks to the VA panel, it offers significantly better contrast and deeper blacks than the IPS version, making it a better choice for watching movies in darker rooms. Features such as ALLM, VRR, and Game Bar provide satisfying compatibility w...

Available screen sizes: 48”, 55”, 65”, 77”

Technology: WRGB OLED

Brand: PHILIPS

Verdict:

The Philips OLED 809 is a versatile television that caters to a wide audience. Its standout feature is the multicoloured Ambilight backlighting, which enhances immersion and engagement, particularly when watching films. As expected from an OLED TV, key aspects such as contrast, black levels, and colour reproduction are excellent, providing impressive visual quality. However, the television has som...

Available screen sizes: 48”, 55”, 65”

Technology: WRGB OLED

Brand: PHILIPS

Verdict:

The Philips OLED769 is the entry-level OLED television from the Chinese-Dutch manufacturer for 2024. Designed to impress during movie nights or dynamic content, the OLED technology ensures excellent contrast, while carefully adjusted picture settings deliver vibrant and natural colours. Motion fluidity is another highlight, with an efficient motion smoother for films and a 120Hz panel that guarant...