Philips OLED811 Review

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Panel type: WRGB OLED Refresh rate: 165Hz Brand: PHILIPS Resolution: 3840x2160 System: Titan OS Model year: 2026

Last updated:
9/23/2026 09:52 AM

This review is an English translation of the Polish original. Read the original on Wybierz.tv.

The Philips OLED811 is a higher-end OLED television from the Dutch manufacturer. Series 8 has been popular for years, mainly thanks to better panels than Series 7 and the inclusion of Google TV. However, a lot has changed this year, primarily regarding the Smart TV system. Philips has opted for its own Titan OS, which replaces Google TV on the OLED811. Has the system developed over the past year enough to meet expectations for a TV in this class? And how does the picture quality itself hold up amid these changes? We checked it out!

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PHILIPS OLED811 - Our verdict

8.1

Overall rating

The Philips OLED811 is a mid-range OLED TV for 2026 that stands out from its biggest rivals primarily because of one feature: Ambilight. By projecting light that follows the on-screen action onto the wall behind the TV, Ambilight can transform the atmosphere of an entire viewing session. In the evening, the picture seems to extend beyond the edges of the screen, making everything you watch feel that little bit more special. For some, it will simply be a nice extra; for others, it will be reason enough to choose a Philips TV once again.

Picture quality is very similar to what you get from models such as the LG C6 or Samsung S90H, at least in versions using the same type of panel. You can therefore expect deep, perfect blacks that make bright highlights look particularly impressive. The OLED811 is capable of delivering impactful HDR, and importantly, once calibrated, its picture comes close to reference quality. It does not have a major advantage over its competitors in this respect, but choosing Philips for Ambilight does not mean sacrificing picture quality either.

Gamers will also find several worthwhile improvements over last year’s model. Thanks to the MediaTek Pentonic 800 chipset, the TV finally offers four HDMI 2.1 ports. This means that connecting several devices—such as consoles, a PC and a soundbar—no longer forces you to decide which one gets access to the full capabilities of the interface. Gaming itself is highly enjoyable: the TV responds quickly, supports variable refresh rates and allows PC users to play in 4K at up to 165 Hz. It is only a shame that the new processor’s capabilities have not been put to equally good use when handling lower-quality content.

The operating system, however, raises the most concerns. Titan OS has replaced the well-liked Google TV platform, and although it has clearly improved over the past year, it is still difficult to see the change as a positive one. Admittedly, the system now runs more smoothly, offers more useful features and includes most popular streaming services in its app library. Nevertheless, the selection of apps remains far more limited than on Google TV and competing platforms. In our view, this is still the OLED811’s biggest weakness. The difference will be particularly noticeable to viewers who use less mainstream services.

Is it worth buying? Yes—provided that Titan OS meets your needs. In terms of picture quality and gaming features, the OLED811 offers just as much as its competitors, while Ambilight gives it something no rival can match. Philips therefore gives with one hand and takes with the other: it adds a uniquely immersive viewing atmosphere but limits your freedom when it comes to choosing apps. If all the services you use are available, this may well be a compromise worth making.

Advantages

  • Three-sided Ambilight that creates a great atmosphere while watching

  • Perfect blacks and outstanding contrast from the OLED panel

  • Strong HDR effect. Brightness around 1500 nits

  • Very good viewing angles

  • Excellent motion clarity (no motion blur)

  • Supports 4K at 165 Hz

  • Four HDMI 2.1 ports

  • Extensive features for gamers

  • Support for multiple audio/video formats (Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, HDR10+, DTS)

Disadvantages

No like
  • Titan OS has a more limited app library compared with Google TV and other competitors

  • An infrared remote that requires pointing at the TV (sometimes responds slowly)

  • Very high input lag in games with Dolby Vision

  • Visible posterization (mainly in bright scenes)

  • Underused image processing capabilities of the Pentonic 800

  • Movies and series in UHD quality

    8.5

  • Classic TV, YouTube

    8.7

  • Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

    8.5

  • Gaming on console

    8.9

  • TV as a computer monitor

    8.6

  • Watching in bright light

    6.0

  • Utility functions

    7.9

  • Apps

    7.7

  • Sound quality

    7.6

PHILIPS OLED811 - Competing TVs in this price range

Samsung The Frame 2026 (LS03H) 55”

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Sony BRAVIA 2 II (S25M2) 55”

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Samsung The Frame Pro 2026 (LS03HW) 55”

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Samsung M80H 55”

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SONY BRAVIA 3 II (XR35M2) 55”

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Samsung R85H / R86H 55”

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Samsung S85H 55”

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LG OLED C6 (WOLED) 55”

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Hisense UR8S 55”

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PHILIPS OLED811 - TV appearance

HDMI inputs: 0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps) 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: Good

Stand type: Central

Bezel color: Graphite

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Stand: Swivel

Flat design: No

Accessories: Stand

In terms of looks, Series 8 hasn't changed much, but you can't really complain — the Philips OLED811 still looks very good. Narrow bezels and a slim panel give it a light appearance, and the simple, dark styling fits well in a variety of interiors. Seen from the side, the protruding rear housing is clearly visible. The screen itself is extremely thin, but the back section traditionally takes up more space.

That's where the real magic happens, namely the three-sided Ambilight. LEDs placed along the top and side edges cast image-matched light onto the wall, visually extending the picture beyond the screen's frame. In the evening this can completely change the room's atmosphere and add extra charm to viewing. It's still one of the most distinctive features of Philips TVs.

The central swivel stand is also a plus. It looks good despite being plastic, doesn't require as wide a piece of furniture as side-mounted feet, and lets you conveniently angle the screen toward your viewing spot. The quality of the plastics on the back of the housing also leaves a bit to be desired. For a premium TV you could expect a slightly better finish.

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PHILIPS OLED811 - Contrast and black detail

10/10

Review Philips OLED811 Contrast and black detail

Result

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Review Philips OLED811 Contrast and black detail

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Review Philips OLED811 Contrast and black detail

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Review Philips OLED811 Contrast and black detail

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Review Philips OLED811 Contrast and black detail

Result

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Visibility of details in the lights:
Review Philips OLED811 Visibility of details in the lights

Black level and contrast are areas where the Philips OLED811 showcases all the strengths of OLED technology. Each pixel lights independently and can be turned completely off, so black is simply black. No gray halo or blooming around bright objects. In evening viewing this delivers a great effect: stars in the night sky, city lights, and text on dark backgrounds remain clearly separated from perfectly black surroundings.

So you shouldn't expect improvements here compared with other OLEDs, because in terms of black depth and contrast the result is already exemplary. The OLED811 doesn't need local dimming or any compromise between the brightness of a small object and the black around it. Even a single bright point can sit next to a completely switched-off pixel, giving the picture outstanding depth.

This is exactly where the advantage over Mini LED TVs becomes apparent in scenes with lots of black. Even the most advanced local dimming systems control larger areas of the image, so in demanding shots they can produce a halo around bright elements or dim them to preserve a dark background. The Philips OLED811 doesn't have that problem.

Halo effect and black detail visibility:

PHILIPS OLED811 - HDR effect quality

7.6/10

Supported formats: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG

Luminance measurements in HDR:

Review Philips OLED811 Brightness measurement

Result

1225 nit

Review Philips OLED811 Brightness measurement

Result

1310 nit

Review Philips OLED811 Brightness measurement

Result

1443 nit

Review Philips OLED811 Brightness measurement

Result

1368 nit

Review Philips OLED811 Brightness measurement

Result

626 nit

Philips OLED811 uses the new generation WOLED EX panels, also found in models like the LG C6 and Samsung S90H. After calibration we measured around 1500 nits, which is a very good result for an OLED TV. You can see it clearly in movies and series. All kinds of light flashes have the right intensity, especially when they appear on a dark background. In such scenes the OLED811 can deliver truly impressive HDR. Of course, that doesn't mean you'll see that peak brightness in every shot. When the screen is filled with a large area of white or a big explosion, brightness falls to around 600 nits. That's still a good result, but those scenes no longer have the same punch as small, bright elements on a dark background. This is a known limitation of OLEDs, and the OLED811 is no exception.

Colors

Aside from HDR brightness, colors also matter, and Philips performs very well here too. It covers almost the entire DCI-P3 gamut, which contains most of the colors used in HDR movies and series. So you get rich reds and lush greens, and while watching it's hard to find major faults in this area. It looks a bit worse with the much wider BT.2020 gamut — its most saturated shades are already beyond the reach of this panel. Added to that is the issue of the white subpixel the WOLED panel uses to help boost brightness. With very bright colors you can see some "whitening": the color is bright but loses some of its saturation. In exactly these situations QD-OLED panels from Samsung Display have the advantage. In most movies and series, however, this won't be something that immediately stands out.

BT.2020 color gamut coverage and primary color luminance

Data set BT.2020 P3 R G B
Synthetic patterns 75.0% 99.3% 60% 60% 70%
Film measurements 74.9% 99.3% 59% 60% 71%

BT.2020 and P3 – average color gamut coverage (percent of the target gamut).

R, G, B – average primary color luminance relative to target (percent).

Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)

Review Philips OLED811 section HDR effect quality, scene “Pan”

Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)

Review Philips OLED811 section HDR effect quality, scene “Billy Lynn”
The photos show two HDR10 movies. 'Pan' is one of the brightest productions ever made, while 'Billy Lynn' (soldier) has brightness typical of streaming (Netflix, Prime, HBO MAX). Notice the intensity of effects and detail in whites.

In movie scenes the OLED811 performs very well and in most cases delivers an image close to what we see on the reference monitor. This applies both to Billy Lynn, where brightness reaches about 1100 nits, and to the much more demanding scene from Pan, with brightness around 2800 nits. Philips handles not only typical HDR material but also content mastered for much higher brightness levels. Sometimes only the details in the brightest whites are missing. The TV doesn't always manage to bring them out and instead of subtle gradations we see a uniform bright patch. That depends on the scene though, because in other shots the details remain clearly visible. Overall, there's little to complain about.

HDR luminance chart:

Where HDR10's tone mapping doesn't quite manage, Dolby Vision helps. Earlier we mentioned losing some detail in the brightest whites; in the same scene played back in Dolby Vision that problem no longer occurs. You can clearly see it in the shot with the horses: the snow regains texture, and the trees in the background are sharper and don't blend into the bright sky. The additional image metadata helps the TV better adapt the scene's brightness to the panel's capabilities.

Static HDR10

Review Philips OLED811 section HDR effect quality, Static HDR10

Dynamic: Dolby Vision

Review Philips OLED811 section HDR effect quality, Dynamic: Dolby Vision
The photos present the visibility of white details in various HDR formats. They do not show brightness differences between TVs (these can be compared in the previous gallery).

Factory color reproduction

7.8/10

The movie mode on the Philips OLED811 is sensibly configured right out of the box. Most color errors are minor, both in SDR and HDR, so you can sit down and watch without first adjusting the settings. There are no major inaccuracies that would immediately pull attention away from the film.

It's not perfect, though. The white balance shows a slight deficiency of red compared with green, so whites and grays can have a faint greenish tint. It's not a strong cast, but measurements clearly show it. There are also small brightness deviations in SDR: some areas of the picture are slightly lifted, and the deepest blacks aren't always rendered evenly. In HDR the TV tracks the reference much more closely, although in places it slightly pulls details out of the shadows. These are generally things to refine. The factory movie mode provides a good starting point, and calibration will show how much more you can get out of it.

This gallery shows how colors change after professional TV calibration. If you notice the difference, we recommend ordering this service at SkalibrujTV.com.

Color reproduction after calibration

9.3/10

After calibration the Philips OLED811 produces an image very close to the reference. We managed to even out the white balance and remove the subtle color cast visible in the factory settings. Errors in Color Checker measurements for SDR and HDR dropped to around 1 to 2, and many samples even fall below 1. That's a level at which it's hard to spot differences from the reference image with the naked eye. We also improved the gamma, and only in the brightest whites a slight brightening remains. In HDR the EOTF curve also stays close to the reference, although the TV still tends to slightly boost the brightness of small elements like stars or subtitles. That gives the image a bit of extra glow that shouldn't be there, but otherwise there's little to complain about. It was already good out of the box, and after calibration we managed to refine most of the remaining shortcomings.

Review Philips OLED811 section Colors after calibration
Review Philips OLED811 section Colors after calibration
The photos show how movies look on the TV. Pay attention to black detail visibility, colors, and shadow tint.

PHILIPS OLED811 - Smoothness of tonal transitions

7.5/10

Compared with Philips’ previous OLEDs, the smoothness of tonal transitions has clearly improved. The biggest difference is visible in the dark parts of the image, which can give WOLED panels a lot of trouble. On the OLED811 they have been smoothed out very well; tones transition smoothly from one to another without obvious banding or visible steps. That’s a big plus, especially when watching dark scenes. Unfortunately, it’s not as good in brighter scenes. This is where we have the biggest reservations: instead of smooth transitions between tones you can sometimes see distinct boundaries, a posterization effect. It can be noticeable, and it’s a shame that the improvement seen in dark scenes didn’t extend to the bright areas to the same degree.

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Review Philips OLED811 Smoothness of tonal transitions
Review Philips OLED811 Smoothness of tonal transitions
Review Philips OLED811 Smoothness of tonal transitions
Review Philips OLED811 Smoothness of tonal transitions
These are selected scenes that show smooth tonal transitions from one color to another. If you see distinct banding, it’s the TV panel’s fault.

Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions

6.8/10

OK Smooth transition function

Review Philips OLED811 section Upscaling and digital image processing, match photo

OK Image without overscan on the SD signal

Review Philips OLED811 section Upscaling and digital image processing, shot with a model
The match photo shows how the TV smooths weak tonal transitions in low-quality video. The model photo shows how it handles upscaling of SD material.

The OLED811 handles lower-quality content reasonably well, though it's far from perfect. The "Artifact Reduction" feature helps smooth tonal transitions and on the low setting delivers a pretty good result. It doesn't remove banding between shades as effectively as similar solutions from some competitors, but at least it doesn't introduce new artifacts. That's a sensible setting for everyday viewing. Still, there's some disappointment, because the MediaTek Pentonic 800 chip used here can, in other manufacturers' implementations, deal more effectively with heavy compression even at similarly low settings. A lot therefore depends on how each manufacturer uses its capabilities. We have a few more reservations about the 4K upscaling itself. There is plenty of detail, but the overall image looks fairly soft. Edges are heavily smoothed, which robs the picture of some sharpness and clarity. You can partly correct that with the sharpness slider in the menu, though that will just emphasize outlines rather than recover detail. On the plus side, there is no overscan, so even with an SD signal the TV does not crop the edges of the picture.

PHILIPS OLED811 - Blur and motion smoothness

8.5/10

Maximum refresh rate of the panel: 165Hz

Film motion smoothing option: Yes

Blur reduction option: Yes

BFI function 60Hz: No

BFI function 120Hz: No

Review Philips OLED811 Blur and motion smoothness

In terms of motion handling, the OLED811 performs excellently. At 120 Hz, which is useful for console gaming and watching sports, the image stays clear and moving objects don’t leave noticeable trails. The fast response of OLED pixels helps here; you can see it clearly in the UFO test, even on dark backgrounds. There are also motion-smoothing controls. For movies you can adjust the strength of smoothing to your taste, ranging from preserving a cinematic feel to much smoother motion. A separate motion blur reduction control is useful for fast-paced content like live sports broadcasts.

Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):

Review Philips OLED811 Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate)
Review Philips OLED811 Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate)
Review Philips OLED811 Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate)

Blur (4K@165Hz ):

Review Philips OLED811 Blur
Review Philips OLED811 Blur
Review Philips OLED811 Blur

After connecting a computer, you can go even further. The new panel allows you to reach as high as 165 Hz at 4K resolution, which will be appreciated mainly by people who play fast-paced shooters or racing games. Of course the computer still has to generate the appropriate number of frames, but the TV itself offers that capability.

PHILIPS OLED811 - Console compatibility and gaming features

9.5/10

  • Yes ALLM: Yes
  • Yes VRR: Yes
  • Yes VRR range: 48 - 165Hz
  • Warning Dolby Vision Game Mode: Yes, high input lag
  • Yes Correct implementation of HGIG: Yes
  • Yes 1080p@120Hz: Yes
  • Yes 1440p@120Hz: Yes
  • Yes 4K@120Hz: Yes
  • Yes Game bar: Yes
Review Philips OLED811 Console compatibility and gaming features
Review Philips OLED811 Console compatibility and gaming features

OLED811 has almost everything you could expect from a gaming TV. It supports 120 Hz at Full HD, 1440p and 4K resolutions, and when connected to a PC can reach 165 Hz. It also has VRR, which helps avoid screen tearing with variable frame rates, and ALLM, which automatically switches to game mode. So you don't have to dig into the settings every time you power up your console.

HGiG also works correctly, so once you enable HDR on the console the TV doesn't apply its own brightness adjustments. There's also a Game Bar that lets you check signal parameters and quickly change settings useful while gaming. The list even includes Dolby Vision for games, but there's a significant catch, which you'll read about below.

Review Philips OLED811 Console compatibility and gaming features
Review Philips OLED811 Console compatibility and gaming features

PHILIPS OLED811 - Input lag

8.8/10

OLED811 responds instantly. We measured 14 ms at 60 Hz and just 5 ms at 120 Hz, both in Full HD and 4K. Those are excellent results that let you comfortably play even fast-paced online titles. Unfortunately, enabling Dolby Vision changes things dramatically: at 60 Hz latency rises to 157 ms, and at 120 Hz it’s 57 ms. The first value in particular already means a clearly noticeable delay between input on the controller and the on-screen response. For gaming it’s definitely better to stick with HDR10.

SDR HDR Dolby Vision
1080p60: 14 ms 2160p60: 14 ms 2160p60 DV: 157 ms
1080p120: 5 ms 2160p120: 5 ms 2160p120 DV: 57 ms
2160p60: 14 ms
2160p120: 5 ms

PHILIPS OLED811 - Compatibility with PC

8.6/10

Chroma 444 (max. resolution and refresh rate): Yes

Font clarity: Good

Readability of dark text and shapes: Very Good

Input lag in PC mode (4K, max. refresh rate): 5ms

Matrix subpixel arrangement: RGWB

Max refresh rate: 165Hz

G-Sync: Yes

Review Philips OLED811 section Computer compatibility, font readability test

Philips OLED811 works very well with a computer. The manufacturer finally managed to correctly implement 4:4:4 chroma even at maximum resolution and refresh rate. That means small text and colored outlines are legible, without blurring or the rainbow fringing that results from loss of color information. Dark text on dark backgrounds also performs well, which TVs can struggle with. There are still minor imperfections related to the RGWB subpixel layout. Fonts aren't as sharp as on a classic RGB monitor, and with white letters you can see subtle red outlines up close. From a normal viewing distance you hardly notice it, though sitting close to the screen at a desk makes it easier to spot.

The most fun, though, is PC gaming. The combination of 4K at 165 Hz, working G-Sync, and input lag around 5 ms makes the OLED811 excellent for that. If you have a computer that can take advantage of that refresh rate, it's definitely worth hooking it up to the Philips TV.

PHILIPS OLED811 - Viewing angles

7.8/10

Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 32%

Viewing angles on the OLED811 are excellent and among the best on the market. Even sitting well off to the side, you still see the picture with deep blacks and well-saturated colors. That's a big advantage over LCD screens: you don't have to sit exactly in front to enjoy good picture quality.

QD-OLED panels perform even better, preserving colors more accurately at an angle. On the Philips, at wider viewing angles whites shift slightly toward a greenish tint, but the effect is so minor that it's hard to find it bothersome while watching. We'd even say that in this respect we encountered the best WOLED unit we've tested so far.

PHILIPS OLED811 - Daytime performance

6/10

Review Philips OLED811 Daytime performance
Review Philips OLED811 Daytime performance

Panel finish: Glare

Reflection suppression: Decent

Black levels during daytime: Very Good

OLED811 handles daytime viewing fairly well, though in a very bright living room it already has its limits. Maximum SDR brightness reaches about 600 nits, comparable to the LG C6 or the Samsung S90H, which use the same panel. That's noticeably higher than basic OLEDs and will be more than enough for most people. Keep in mind, however, that this brightness isn't maintained across the whole screen; with a lot of white it drops, and the average of our measurements was about 392 nits.

Direct reflections from windows or lamps can be a bigger problem. The glossy coating reduces them reasonably well, but you can still see them clearly on the screen, especially in dark scenes. It doesn't diffuse them as effectively as matte screens, so placing the TV opposite a large window isn't the best idea. On the plus side, black levels remain very good during the day. In a typical living room the Philips will perform without major issues, but if strong sunlight falls directly on the screen, you'll want blinds.

Panel brightness

Philips OLED811: 392 cd/m2

PHILIPS OLED811 - TV features

7.9/10

System: Titan OS

System performance: Good

  • HDMI inputs: 0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 48Gbps
  • 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:

  • No Recording to USB (terrestrial TV): No
  • No Recording programming: No
  • No Picture in Picture (PiP): No
  • Infrared RF remote control (no need to aim): Infrared
  • Yes Backlit remote control: Yes
  • Yes Teletext: Yes
  • Yes Audio only mode: Yes
  • Yes Bluetooth headphones support: Yes
  • Yes Simultaneous Bluetooth headphones & TV audio: Yes

Smart features:

  • Yes AirPlay: Yes
  • Yes Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast): Yes
  • Yes Voice search: Yes
  • Yes Voice search in native language: Yes
  • Yes Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse: Yes
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Smart features: Titan OS

It's the Smart TV system that is the most controversial change in the OLED811. Philips dropped the user-favorite Google TV in favor of its own Titan OS. For many people this may be hard to accept, although Titan has been getting better every year and runs noticeably smoother. We have working AirPlay, screen mirroring from a computer, and voice search in Polish. System responsiveness has improved too, though minor delays still occur when navigating menus. We suspect the infrared remote is partly to blame, as it doesn't always register commands immediately. The biggest limitation compared with Google TV remains a smaller app selection. That doesn't mean it's empty — you'll find Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, CANAL+, and Apple TV was recently added to the library. If you mainly use popular services, Titan should be enough, but it's worth checking availability of lesser-known apps before buying (list at the bottom 😉).

Ambilight

Ambilight is still one of the best reasons to consider a Philips. On the OLED811 it's three-sided — LEDs at the top and along the sides of the chassis light the wall with colors matched to what's happening on screen. In the evening it creates a great effect and can change the mood of the whole room, which is why we awarded extra points for this feature. You don't have to use dynamic picture tracking though. If you prefer calmer viewing conditions, you can set a steady white light. That's a nice option for evening sessions when you don't want to sit in front of a bright screen in a completely dark room.

Classic features

For regular TV watching the OLED811 performs well, although there is no USB recording or picture-in-picture (PiP). You can connect Bluetooth headphones and use them at the same time as the TV speakers. What bothers us most is the aforementioned infrared control. The remote itself is really interestingly designed: it has backlighting and a hybrid keyboard with a numeric section. It's a shame you have to aim it at the TV like with old remotes. For equipment at this level we'd prefer to just press buttons without wondering which way we're holding the remote. Hopefully Philips will fix that in future models.


Sound connection options

HDMI audio:

eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)

Other audio outputs:

  • Yes Toslink: Yes
  • Yes Stereo (Mini-Jack): Yes

Wireless audio:

  • Yes Bluetooth: Yes

Supported audio formats (external HDMI eARC audio):

  • Yes Dolby Digital Plus 7.1: Yes
  • Yes Dolby True HD 7.1: Yes
  • Yes Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC): Yes
  • Yes Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD: Yes
  • Yes DTS:X in DTS-HD MA: Yes
  • Yes DTS-HD Master Audio: Yes

Senior accessibility

  • Yes Numeric keyboard on TV: Yes
  • Yes Font size adjustment: Yes
  • Yes Audio description: Yes

PHILIPS OLED811 - Apps

7.7/10

OK
Disney_Plus
OK
Amazon_Prime_Video
OK
Player_TVN
OK
Polsat_Box_Go
OK
Canal_Plus_Online
OK
TVP_VOD
OK
Apple_TV_Plus
OK
SkyShowtime
OK
Rakuten
OK
CDA_Premium_Browser
No
Spotify
No
Tidal
OK
Netflix
OK
YouTube
OK
HBO_MAX
No
Kodi
No
Apple_music
No
Eleven_sports
No
Xbox Game Pass
No
GeForce Now!
No
Amazon Luna
OK
Boosteroid
No
Steam Link

PHILIPS OLED811 - Playing files from USB

8.6/10

Review Philips OLED811 Playing files from USB
Maximum photo resolution:Supported photo formats:
No 4 Mpix
Yes JPEG
No 6 Mpix
Yes HEIC
Yes 8 Mpix
Yes PNG
No 10 Mpix
Yes GIF
No 12 Mpix
No WebP
Yes 16 Mpix
No TIFF
No 20 Mpix
Yes BMP
No 24 Mpix
No SVG
No 28 Mpix
Yes 32 Mpix

The USB player in the OLED811 handles most of the audio and video formats we test, so it’s perfectly fine for watching a movie or playing music from a USB flash drive. Our biggest complaints are with photos, specifically the oddly selective handling of their resolutions. The TV opened files at 8, 16 and 32 MP, but couldn’t deal with the rest. It’s not that the photos are simply too large; the player can display a higher-resolution image yet refuse to open a smaller one. When browsing vacation photos this can be plain annoying, because some will have to be converted on a computer first... or you can just use remote screen capture... 😉

PHILIPS OLED811 - Sound

7.6/10

93dB

Maximum volume

Supported codecs (TV speakers)

Yes Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

No Dolby True HD 7.1

Yes Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)

No Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD

Yes DTS:X in DTS-HD MA

Yes DTS-HD Master Audio

When it comes to sound, there have been a few concrete changes compared with last year’s OLED820. The rear subwoofer has been removed, and the 4.1 speaker layout has been replaced by a 2.2 configuration. Despite those changes, the OLED811 still sounds good and quite balanced. It can play louder, and the sound even seems a bit fuller than last year. The bass has taken a hit, though. While the sound has some weight, the low end lacks the depth of the previous model. You notice this most in films and music, when you’re waiting for a bigger impact. Still, this is definitely well above average for built-in TV speakers. If you want deeper bass and clearer spatial effects, it’s worth considering a soundbar or a system with an AV receiver. Philips gives you a lot of flexibility here: it supports both Dolby Atmos and DTS, and can pass Dolby TrueHD tracks over HDMI eARC to compatible equipment without issue. So there’s plenty to take advantage of if we decide to expand the sound system later.

Sound Quality Test:

Acoustic Measurements

93dBC (Max)

75dBC

PHILIPS OLED811 - Panel details

Software version during testing: TPM267E_V167.002.054.151

Panel uniformity and thermal imaging:

Review Philips OLED811 section Panel details / Panel uniformity and thermography

Backlight Type: WRGB OLED

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