The Philips 50PUS8507/12 offers 4K Resolution, four times the Resolution of Full HD. This means you can enjoy a more detailed, immersive picture with sharper images and vivid colors. The TV also supports HDR10+, which enhances the color range and brightness of the TV, resulting in a more vibrant and realistic picture. 8K Resolution So, if you're wondering whether you should take the plunge and opt for one of the best 50-inch smart TVs, you're not alone. With a marketplace flooded with options, some smart - others not so much, it can seem like a buyer's minefield. And what is a smart TV anyway? Thankfully, there's a handy buyer's guide, FAQs and some jargon explained at the end of the article to help.

The next step after looking at products in the same category, was to look at products from the same brand, Philips. In terms of settings, we opt for Dolby Vision Bright for a good balance of punch and realism. Even when watching at night, we preferred the added brightness from this setting that the Dolby Vision Dark profile can’t quite muster, to give a more convincing HDR impact. As a mid-range panel, its peak brightness is on the humble side, so a helping hand here to make the most of its capabilities is appreciated. The stand offers some swivelling action – 15 degrees in either direction and dotted around the rear panel is an array of Ambilight LEDs in its three-sided form (top and sides). When turned on, they offer an experience unique to Philips’ TVs.If you prefer, you can always mount it on the wall – the 58-inch version that we tested is compatible with VESA wall mounts 200 x 300mm. However, the PUS8506 is on the chunkier side at almost 8cm deep, so will stand a little proud from the wall if this is the route you choose. Price is another really important factor for analysing the quality of Philips 50 Inch 50PUS8105 Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV with HDR vs other products in the Televisions category. It’s obvious, but you will need to set your expectations of quality based on your budget and the price of the product you’re looking at, against the price of alternatives.

The TV comes with several sound settings, including Standard, Movie, Music, and more. These settings allow you to customize the sound to your liking and the content you are watching. You can also adjust settings like Bass, Treble, and Surround Sound to fine-tune the sound to your preference. Network Settings Max light output HDR (high dynamic range) while displaying small white square taking up 10% of the screen (measured in Nits) You’re going to need to tweak this Philips TV to get the best from it, and those settings menus go on… and on… It depends on the TV brand and model, phone brand and model, and available screen-mirroring apps. Not to mention the availability of Bluetooth connections. However, as technology improves, more and more smart TVs are capable of being paired with a smartphone.The TV features a spacious 50" (inches) display, providing an immersive viewing experience. What is the resolution of Philips 50PUS8106/12 TV? Calibrating your TV is essential to ensure you get the best possible picture quality. The Philips 50PUS8507/12 has a built-in calibration tool, allowing you to adjust the picture settings to match your viewing environment. The TV also comes with a range of calibration settings, including Contrast, Brightness, Color, and Sharpness, which allows you to fine-tune the picture to your preference. Software Updates Sound is handled by two 10w downward firing speakers, which go loud enough, and there’s plenty of clarity to voices too. Bass is on the soft side though, and it doesn’t have the detail or dynamics to hold its own next to a soundbar. Dolby Atmos sound is built in but you won’t really hear its benefits from the built in speakers. If you can, an upgrade to a soundbar will be well worth it. QLED panels are a Samsung property that replaces Liquid Crystals (found in LCD) with Quantum dots. Samsung believes these produce much more vibrant and bright colours and sharper images. Thankfully, some of the best QLED TVs are now quite affordable compared to even a year ago. Freeview Play The first is brand. Looking at the brand of the product is often a really good indicator for judging product quality. For example you’d expect a much higher quality product from a brand known for providing excellent quality than you would from an unknown or even a budget brand.