CES is the world’s largest technology show and this year’s event, running from 11th -14th January, will take on a very different format from that which traditionally fills the huge floor at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
We present our 2020 awards for the very best TVs of the year over a number of categories. This year has been difficult for us all, but we have also seen some excellent new TV models with some of the best picture quality we have seen yet, so let's announce the winners...
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Philips adds 3 new LCD projectors to NeoPix range
by Andy Bassett
Three new portable and affordable LCD home projectors are joining the Philips NeoPix range - the Easy 2+, Prime 2 and Ultra 2.
Philips' 2020 flagship TV offers a stunning design, excellent image accuracy and video processing along with an Atmos speaker bar from Bowers & Wilkins. So is this the luxury TV you have been waiting on?
Philips TVs available in more Currys PC World stores
by Andy Bassett
Philips, Europe’s fastest growing, profitable TV brand expands its agreement with Currys PC World, the UK’s no.1 electrical retailer, to offer more Philips TVs in more stores.
Philips Hue adds new Play gradient lightstrip for TVs
by Andy Bassett
Lighting specialist Signify has announced the addition of the Play gradient lightstrip to its Philips Hue lineup which is designed to light up the TV watching experience.
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Philips unveils premium ANC headphones for 2020
by Andy Bassett
Philips introduces three models in its 2020 premium performance ANC headphone range, which includes the H9505 over ear model and two TWS in-ear buds, the T8505 and T5505.
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Philips TV and Sound Wireless Home System launched
by Andy Bassett
In support of its Play-Fi based wireless ecosystem, Philips plans a range of supporting products including the upcoming W6505 and W6205 wireless speakers and the new 8000 series of soundbars featuring five models.
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Philips launches Fidelio L3 ANC headphones
by Andy Bassett
The newly relaunched Fidelio range from Philips increases its premium audio membership with the L3 over ear ANC headphones.
Philips announces OLED+935 flagship TV for 2020 (Prices added)
by Andy Bassett
Philips tends to hold a little something back TV and audio wise for the second half of the year and despite the challenges thrown at the electronics industry in 2020, it has now pulled a new flagship TV out of the hat - the OLED+935.
Philips recently relaunched its premium Fidelio range of audio products and it’s not just limited to headphones as two new high performance soundbars join the brand - the B95 and B97.
Philips' latest mid-range OLED TV offers plenty of features and one of the brightest HDR performances this year from the technology. So has Philips' arrival back in the big leagues produced an outstanding OLED TV? Let's find out...
Philips TV and Bowers & Wilkins extend partnership
by Andy Bassett
Good news for TV fans who want OLED image quality and audiophile sound for their viewing, Philips and Bowers & Wilkins have extended their successful and exclusive partnership.
Philips online events to replace IFA 2020 attendance
by Andy Bassett
Philips has released an official statement explaining it will not be attending IFA 2020 and will instead be presenting new product releases via a series of online events.
Philips TV and audio hardware to introduce DTS Play-Fi
by Andy Bassett
TP Vision has announced plans to introduce the DTS Play-Fi wireless audio protocol to its most recent Android TVs and upcoming soundbars and wireless audio speakers.
The OLED754 is a budget 4K OLED TV with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, HDR10+, 3-sided Ambilight, Sapphi Smart TV and built-in Amazon Alexa. Available for under £1000 is it the bargain it appears to be?
The Disney+ streaming service is now available on Philips Ambilight Android TVs in the European countries where the much anticipated SVOD recently launched.
Shipments of TVs during Q2 are expected to plunge by almost 10 percent as the Covid-19 pandemic changes the current face of manufacturing and consumer shopping.
The Filmmaker Mode is an initiative involving the Ultra HD Alliance, Hollywood studios and TV manufacturers that lets consumers watch content as the director intended using one simple picture setting.
The second from top 4K OLED+ TV from Philips with a 2.1.2-channel sound system from Bowers & Wilkins, along with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, HDR10+, 3-sided Ambilight. UPDATED: with Video review
Philips OLED burn-in solution is 95 percent effective
by Andy Bassett
At the Amsterdam launch of its 2020 TV models, Philips also gave an early look at two technologies coming later down the line. An image smoothing technique to reduce banding on lower quality sources and a logo detection method for preventing OLED burn-in.
Philips TVs with HDMI 2.1 and Dolby Vision IQ due in time
by Andy Bassett
This year at least will not see the implementation of HDMI 2.1 and Dolby Vision IQ on Philips’ newly announced TVs. Instead, these two recent TV technologies may make an appearance in 2021 but for now, the company feels viewers shouldn’t be too worried about them not being available just at the moment.
Philips 4th Gen P5 processor adds AI for more realistic images
by Andy Bassett
Never one to rest on its laurels, Philips has introduced the 4th generation of its award-winning P5 Picture Perfect image processor to its latest range of OLED TVs, with this latest version adding AI and promising to give the most realistic image yet.
VIDEO: Philips launch 805, 855 and 865 OLED TVs | Will they guarantee against burn-in?
by Phil Hinton
We interview Philips picture guru Danny Tack about the new TV models as well as burn-in suppression technology, smooth gradation technology along with Filmmaker mode and why there is no HDMI 2.1
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Philips announces SN503, ST702 and SH402 sports headphones
by Andy Bassett
At its annual event in Amsterdam, Philips announced the SN503, ST702 and SH402 - dedicated sports earphones to cover in-ear, true wireless, and on-ear requirements for active users.
Philips announces 805 and 855 OLEDs and new LCD TVs for May 2020
by Andy Bassett
Preferring to keep its latest Philips branded TVs under wraps just a little bit longer than other major manufacturers, TP Vision follows CES with its own preview/launch event in Amsterdam which sees the introduction of OLED 805, 855 and 865 models.
Most new TVs have a range of options to adjust the image to the viewer's preference and the latest models from LG and Panasonic add professional standard calibration options too. So, where's the best place to start for someone wanting to get into TV calibration?
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Philips 804 OLED TV series to debut in US during 2020
by Andy Bassett
The UK and Europe have seen TP Vision release Philips branded OLED TVs to much acclaim and now it looks like the company’s 804 models will be released in the US sometime this year.
VIDEO: Philips demo Dolby Vision and P5 Picture Processing on their OLED TVs at Dolby HQ
by Phil Hinton
Around 30 AVForums readers were invited to a Philips OLED TV event at Dolby HQ to see demonstrations of the P5 picture processor and the Dolby grading suite and cinema. Find out what happened by watching our video report.
We round-up the best TVs we have reviewed in 2019 and sort them out into categories from Home Cinema to Best Overall TV. Click to find out who the winners are...
The OLED854 is identical to the OLED804 model apart from the stand and features three-sided Ambilight, Dolby Vision and HDR10+ dynamic metadata systems and the new 3rd Generation P5 image processor, so is this mid-range screen worthy of your interest? Let's find out.
The Philips OLED+ 984 is the company's latest flagship 4K TV that not only boasts Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos, Android and 4-sided Ambilight, but also a custom-built B&W sound system.