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Philips 43PUS8500/12 TV review

Philips 43PUS8500/12. Display diagonal: 109.2 cm (43"), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Display technology: QLED, Screen shape: Flat. Smart TV. Native aspect ratio: 16:9. Digital signal format system: DVB-C, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-T2 HD. Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN. Product colour: Black

Innovative. Immersive. Incredible.


Brace yourself for 4K QLED colour brilliance, immersive Ambilight and Dolby Atmos with 3D cinema-like sound. With Titan OS to bring you everything you love to watch, this TV doesn't just enhance the moment, it commands a better viewing experience.

There's TV. And there's Ambilight TV


With integrated LED lights that react to each scene, Ambilight immerses you in a halo of colourful light. Movies, sports, music videos and gaming expand beyond the screen to draw you deeper into the moment. Once experienced, you'll never want another TV without it.

4K QLED for vibrant viewing and quantum dot colour quality


Vivid colours. Ultra-sharp scenes. It's picture perfection at its finest. With 4K (UHD), this is Ambilight TV that adapts to all your HDR formats. Each incredible moment, whether dark or light, played or streamed, you can devour each detail as you watch scene by scene.

Get closer to the detail with pixel precision


With 8 million pixels all working closely together in harmony, this is 4K viewing like no other. With the sharpest images set to define more detailed, lifelike scenes, nothing captures the moment more truthfully than with this Philips Ambilight TV.

Dolby Atmos creates cinema-like sound


Brace yourself. Dolby Atmos creates sound just as the director intended. Each moment immersing you even deeper into the scene. Whether with movies, series, sports or games, you'll soon get lost in the moment.

DTS:X for 3D immersive sound experiences


DTS:X makes all the difference, with sound so real it's as if you're there. With 3D audio technology adding another dimension to your sound, your living room will be transformed into an auditorium.

Keep content closer with Titan OS


The Philips Smart TV Titan OS platform brings what you love to watch, and fast. From sequels to series and documentaries to drama, everything you want is there at the touch of a button. Whatever you're looking to watch, keep all the best streaming apps easily within your reach.

Connect with ease to your smart home network


Matter Smart Home compatibility brings seamless integration to your existing smart home network. To control the TV from your Matter Smart Home app or with voice control services, simply push the button on your remote and speak. Dim the lights. Adjust your thermostat. Even turn on your Philips Ambilight TV. A single command does it all.

Size up to choose


Small screen 43" TV. Jaw-dropping 85" TV. And everything in between. This is all about creating greater choice, just to ensure that your television blends in beautifully. With six different sizes, you're sure to select the perfect TV for your home.

Add clarity to each word with Vocal Boost


Hear each word with precision. Vocal Boost enables the listener to turn the dialogue volume up or down without any effect on the background sound. You won't miss a single moment now that each spoken sentence comes across with greater clarity.

Game ready connectivity


HDMI 2.1 and VRR help you get the best from your console with faster gameplay and smoother graphics. With its low-input-lag setting that cuts in automatically when you turn on your console, you're all set for the next level in gaming.

European design thinking


Edge stand, sleek slim frame, remarkable QLED TV—this is European design at its finest. Set your Ambilight to lounge mode to drench your room in colour while your TV sleeps. And with its remote formed from recycled plastic and the packaging from FSC-certified cardboard, even the inserts are carefully considered and printed on recycled paper.

Philips 43PUS8500/12 TV specs

Packaging Data

Package weight: 9.8 kg
Package height: 650 mm
Package depth: 133 mm
Package width: 1045 mm
Cables included: AC

Ports & Interfaces

Consumer Electronics Control (CEC): EasyLink
RF ports quantity: 1
Headphone outputs: 1
Digital audio optical out: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: 0
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
HDMI version: 2.1
HDMI ports quantity: 3

Weight & Dimensions

Stand depth: 24.3 cm
Stand width: 75.6 cm
Weight (without stand): 6.76 kg
Height (without stand): 563 mm
Depth (without stand): 87 mm
Width (without stand): 958 mm
Weight (with stand): 7.08 kg
Height (with stand): 625 mm
Depth (with stand): 243 mm
Width (with stand): 958 mm

Network

Bluetooth version: 5.2
Wi-Fi standards: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

Performance

Game features: Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Game Bar 2.0, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Picture processing technology: Philips Pixel Precise Ultra HD
Backlight dimming technology: Micro Dimming
Audio formats supported: AAC, FLAC, MP3
Image formats supported: BMP, GIF, HEIF, JPEG, PNG
Subtitle formats supported: ASS, SMI, SRT, SSA, SUB, TXT
Video formats supported: AV1, AVI, HEVC, HEVC/H.265, MKV, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, VP9
Teletext: 1000 pages
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)

TV Tuner

Digital signal format system: DVB-C, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-T2 HD
Tuner type: Analog & digital

Power

Energy efficiency scale: A to G
AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100-240 V
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours: 80 kWh
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours: 50 kWh
Energy efficiency class (HDR): G
Energy efficiency class (SDR): F

Design

Stand type: Legs stand
Panel mounting interface: 200 x 100 mm
Product colour: Black

Other Features

User memory: 8 GB
Audio output channels: 2.0 channels
Number of batteries supported: 2
Battery type: AAA

Smart TV

Video apps: Amazon Prime Video, BBC iPlayer, Disney+, HBO, Netflix, YouTube
Operating system installed: Titan OS

Audio

Audio decoders: DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
RMS rated power: 20 W
Number of speakers: 2

Display

Display diagonal (metric): 108 cm
Display refresh rates supported: 24 Hz, 50 Hz, 25 Hz, 60 Hz, 30 Hz
Native refresh rate: 60 Hz
Supported graphics resolutions: 640 x 480 (VGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 2560 x 1440, 3840 x 2160
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Screen shape: Flat
Display technology: QLED
Display technology: QLED
Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
HD type: 4K Ultra HD
Display diagonal: 109.2 cm (43")

Brand-specific features

Philips technologies (AV/TV): 3 Sided Ambilight, Dolby Atmos®, Game Bar, HDR10+, Micro Dimming, Smart TV, TITAN OS, Works With Control4, Works With Google Assistant, Works With Matter, Works with Amazon Alexa