- Matching (Score)
- 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
The Philips PUS7000 is the cheapest 4K television from this Dutch manufacturer in the 2025 lineup. It's a budget model designed to be the simplest way to enter the Ultra HD resolution without spending large amounts. In advertising materials, Philips promotes it as a Smart TV with access to the most essential apps. This means that out of the box, we have access to basic movie services. The manufacturer also boasts wide support for audio codecs and support for the HDR10+ standard, which in theory should improve the image dynamics in newer productions. However, the main argument in favor of this model is simply its price. It is low enough that the PUS7000 becomes one of the cheapest options on the market. The question is whether it is actually worth buying for such a low price, and whether the low cost has negatively impacted the quality too much?
PHILIPS PUS7000 - Our verdict
5.3
Overall rating
If you are looking for a specific reason to buy the Philips PUS7000, it is essentially just the price. This model is meant to be primarily inexpensive, 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 switch to 4K without emptying their wallet. Interestingly, even though this is a "budget 60 Hz" model, Philips has not forgotten about gamers. We get VRR and ALLM, which significantly enhance the gaming experience when connected to a console, making everything quite responsive. But... well, the biggest problem with this TV is brightness, or rather, the lack of it. 200 nits is an output that makes the PUS7000 simply capitulate on a sunny day. The image will be pale and unclear even though it features a high-contrast VA panel. HDR here is basically just a label on the box. With such a dark panel, HDR content looks artificial and simply lacks the necessary intensity, so it’s better to forget about it and stick with regular SDR. Is it worth buying? At this price point, every manufacturer makes similar compromises, so the PUS7000 does not drastically fall behind the rest of the budget screens. The only question is whether you can get along with the Titan OS, which is still a bit raw and lacks many apps that are standard among competitors. With today’s prices, where Chinese brands like TCL and Hisense are flooding the market with QLEDs and Mini-LEDs, the Philips PUS7000 faces a really tough battle. If you care about a well-known brand logo and a low price: you can go for it. However, if you are looking for image quality… you’d better double-check your budget before purchasing.
Advantages
Attractive price
High contrast VA panel
Very low input lag
Gaming features – presence of VRR, ALLM, and a dedicated Game Bar
HDR10+ support
Quite decent image processing (for such a cheap TV)
Good readability of fonts – will work well as a large monitor
Backlit remote control with numeric keypad
Disadvantages
Very low brightness – 200 nits
No Ambilight
Lack of any features to improve fluidity makes the image very "raw"
Titan OS system – the interface is slow, and it lacks many popular applications
The remote works with 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 certainly not a masterpiece of design. What stands out the most is the relatively thick profile of the device itself. In practice, this means that the television cannot be mounted completely flat against the wall - it will protrude noticeably, which is worth considering when planning the installation. The device is carefully made, although in some places it's evident that the fit of the casing could be better. There are minor imperfections at the plastic joints, but those are simply the charms of cheap televisions, where the manufacturer has to look for savings on materials. However, a definite plus is that from the front, the PUS7000 does not look bad at all. On the contrary, it presents itself just as well as most significantly more expensive models. Philips has used relatively sleek, black frames made of metal, which won't distract your attention. This is very important, as we usually look at the television from the front, and this 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 in the 55-inch size is equipped with a VA panel. This is significant for black quality, as in such budget constructions we do not find local dimming systems that could assist the screen in dark scenes. Therefore, all the work rests on the panel itself, which, thanks to its characteristics, offers a decent contrast of 6000:1. In practice, this translates to much better experiences during evening viewings compared to competing TVs with IPS panels. The black here is better separated from bright elements, making dark parts of the image not appear washed out, and details in shadows remain visible. However, it is worth noting that in completely dark conditions, the black may slightly take on shades of navy blue and will not be as perfectly "pitch black" as in more expensive models. To mitigate this effect and improve depth perception, it is advisable to consider watching the TV with soft, additional lighting in the room. Usually, this issue was somewhat resolved by the well-known Ambilight system from Philips TVs, which, through a glow on the wall, optically increases contrast. Unfortunately, in the PUS7000 model, the manufacturer decided to look for savings, so we do not find this backlighting system here, which is standard in higher series like the 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 not enough to correctly display such a format. Even if a HDR signal message appears on the screen, the image will resemble a regular SDR recording. Therefore, it's better to stick with the latter format to avoid issues in displaying bright scenes, which you can read about below. The situation is not improved by the fact that this is a classic LCD model without additional layers to enhance colors, such as QLED or PFS. As a result, colors in HDR may appear washed out. Ultimately, this gives 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 parameters of the PUS7000 screen alone do not allow for the full display of HDR, one could hope that its processor and adaptation capabilities to this format would save the situation. Unfortunately, we do not have good news here either. The television struggles very much with interpreting the HDR signal, and its algorithms cannot adequately adjust the bright parts of the image to the limitations of the panel. Tone mapping is simply weak. This is clearly visible in scenes that require precise brightness control. In movies like "Billy Lynn," and especially in the extreme shots from the film "The Man," bright elements are overly blown out. Instead of details in clouds or the sun, white spots appear on the screen because the television cannot "squeeze" such high brightness levels into its narrow range of 200 nits.
HDR luminance chart:
HDR luminance
Although the Philips PUS7000 does not handle the basic HDR10 signal very well on its own, 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 for itself how to display the entire movie based on one fixed piece of information. With HDR10+, this information changes for each scene individually. As a result, the image becomes somewhat better in perception, and details in bright and dark areas are much better represented. This format does the hardest work for the TV, suggesting how to set the parameters at a specific moment in the film to avoid the previously mentioned highlights. 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 operates very similarly to Dolby Vision and is becoming increasingly popular on streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, or AppleTV. For a user looking for an affordable television, this is a significant advantage, as it allows for a bit more to be squeezed out of 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 colors. And indeed, this mode is quite correct; however, after connecting the calibration equipment, its biggest flaw became apparent. The PUS7000 has significant deficiencies in displaying red. Poorly tuned white balance and too low saturation of this color cause the image to appear too cool. As a result, one might get the impression that the displayed content is simply lacking in vibrant colors. The situation is exacerbated 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 may appear somewhat washed out. Fortunately, the Philips menu offers many functions to improve these aspects, so we immediately proceeded to calibration to see what could be squeezed out of this screen.
Color reproduction after calibration
7/10
After professional calibration, it is clear that the PUS7000 responds well to image adjustments. In this price range, this is not a given. The effects should be assessed in two scenarios, depending on what content we plan to watch. SDR performs the best. After our corrections, the image looks really good. Most color errors fell below level 3, which is the threshold at which distortions typically become visible to the naked eye in measurements. Movies, series, sports, and regular television present themselves naturally, without unpleasant deviations. If someone primarily watches classic channels or streaming in HD quality, the difference after calibration will be noticeable immediately. However, it must be made clear that the PUS7000 is still not a television suitable for sensible HDR, and calibration does not change much here. The reason lies in the hardware: colors remain too undersaturated. The television lacks solutions that expand the color gamut, such as PFS filters or a quantum dot layer, so the panel simply cannot show the intense colors required by HDR. This is most evident in reds, which still look pale. This limitation cannot be bypassed with menu settings, as it results from the design of the backlighting and the panel itself.
PHILIPS PUS7000 - Smoothness of tonal transitions
6/10
In terms of color gradation in bright scenes, the PUS7000 model performs surprisingly well. It's hard to have any major complaints here. The color transitions are natural and smooth, so there are no disturbing bands or jumps between shades on a bright background. When watching cheerful scenes, nothing should distract your attention from the screen. However, the situation changes dramatically when darker shades of gray or simply very dark colors appear on the screen. Unfortunately, you can then see quite strong "stepping" of colors. Instead of smooth transitions, you get clear cuts between individual tones. In dark, atmospheric films, this can be quite annoying and distract from the viewing experience, as the tonal transitions are not as clean as in the bright parts 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 out unwanted tonal transitions even at a low setting. However, it has a flaw: if the action is too aggressive, it can introduce undesirable artifacts on the screen. It’s a good idea to experiment with this setting to find the sweet spot between a smooth image and detail clarity.
The upscaling, which is the enhancement of lower quality materials to 4K, is adequate. The image after processing is very "soft," which is typical for almost all Philips televisions. 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 to achieve 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 don't really have any 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 standard, and it's hard to expect more. However, the worst part is that the TV does not have any motion smoothing features. There are no supporting systems for either movies or sports. We have to accept that the image on the PUS7000 is processed "raw." This means that during dynamic scenes or fast camera movements, the motion may appear choppy or unclear. We have no way to enable any smoother that would soften 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
Although the PUS7000 is not marketed as a gaming TV, it does not perform as poorly in this category as one might expect. While there is no support for 120 Hz refresh rates, which is understandable at this price point, the manufacturer has included several important features that genuinely improve the comfort of playing on a console. The most significant of these are VRR and ALLM technologies. VRR is responsible for synchronizing the screen with the number of frames generated by the console. This prevents the image from "tearing" and keeps it consistent even during sudden frame drops in the game. In turn, ALLM is a solution that automatically switches the TV to the lowest latency mode right after detecting a signal from the console. All of 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 overview 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 small enough 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 regard, the PUS7000 can keep pace 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 gaming options are quite limited. The screen supports a maximum of 60 Hz and does not offer G-Sync technology, so it is not equipment for demanding PC gamers. However, the PUS7000 surprisingly performs well for text work. The readability of the fonts is at a very high level. The TV correctly handles chrominance sampling at 4:4:4. This means that every letter, regardless of its size or color, is displayed sharp and without any distortion at the edges. As a result, office work or browsing the internet on this screen is simply comfortable and does not strain the eyes like some cheap panels that have trouble with clean font rendering.
PHILIPS PUS7000 - Viewing angles
3.1/10
Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 70%
The viewing angles in this model are poor, which results directly from the use of a VA-type panel. Although this panel provides decent contrast, as I mentioned earlier, it has one major drawback: it requires sitting directly in front of the screen. Just slightly shifting to the side is enough for the colors to start losing saturation, and the picture 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 all because the panel is simply dim. A brightness level of 200 nits is a very low score that does not allow for comfortable viewing in bright daylight. On the positive side, the satin screen coating does quite well in reducing reflections. Thanks to it, the panel does not display reflections as prominently, but this is 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 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 evident in daily use. Overall, it operates sluggishly, sometimes 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 that we have to aim the remote quite precisely at the television for the system to respond at all. During testing, the screen mirroring feature with computers equipped with Windows failed to work again. Fortunately, streaming from Apple devices using AirPlay went smoothly. Another drawback of Titan OS is the 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 mainly watch traditional television. Here we find a properly functioning teletext and a clear EPG interface, which is the electronic program guide. The remote included in the package is backlit, which greatly facilitates operation after dark, and it has standard numeric buttons for quick channel selection. Interestingly, there is a classic headphone jack input. This is a rarely seen addition in new televisions, allowing for the connection of older home theater systems or wired headphones without the need for additional 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 major issues. The TV easily reads subtitles from files and manages various audio formats, so those who keep movies on a disk or USB drive should not feel limited. The only complaint pertains to the photo browser - not everything worked correctly, and some files, especially at certain resolutions, would 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 already at a typical budget level. It is sufficient for news and public affairs programs, but when it comes to movies and music, it quickly lacks depth and bass. At this price range, it's hard to expect something more, so if we care about better experiences, it’s worth considering a soundbar or connecting external audio, even through the headphone output.
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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