What's new for Philips TVs in 2021? The electronics maker has unveiled its new 2021 TV lineup, which packs some big changes as well as a continuation of what has worked so well in previous years. The arrival of MiniLED is the most noticeable change, though it shows that Philips is moving in step with LG with its new QNED line and new Samsung TVs that will use advanced backlight technology. Philips is best known for its patented Ambilight projection system, which projects color and shadow onto the screen onto the wall around the screen, and 2021 will see it return for good, with four-sided Ambilight on all 2021 OLED and MiniLED TVs. The company set the bar high last year, with the Philips OLED+ 935, a premium OLED TV with four-sided Ambilight and 70W of sound from audio specialist Bowers & Wilkins, as well as the competitively priced OLED 754, which it was the cheapest. OLED TV in the UK when it launched. We've only heard of the successors to the 805 OLED and 855 OLED, so stay tuned for more on updates to these other amazing models. We haven't tested any of these in person yet, but we'll be sure to update this guide when we get a chance to review the best Philips TVs in the lineup this year. In the meantime, keep reading to see what to expect.
2021 Philips OLED TVs
(Image credit: Philips) Philips OLED 806 (48, 55, 65, 77-inch): This year's successor to the 805 packs in a 2.1W 50 audio system, HDMI 2.1 ports, and an "extremely slim" design , bezel-less" and, of course, an OLED panel, as well as the Philips P5 image processor. No pricing yet, but the introduction of a 48-inch size (previously only available for the flagship OLED+ 935 model) should help keep costs down for some. Coming in the first half of 2021. Philips OLED 856 (55, 65-inch) – This riser model has more limited sizes, but comes with a sleeker “Corner Mount Dark Chrome Metal T-Bar Bracket” than the others. feet of the previous model. Expect other specs to match those of the 806, including an early 2021 release date.
Philips 2021 MiniLED TVs
(Image credit: Philips) Philips MiniLED 9506 (65-inch): This TV incorporates Philips' latest fifth-generation P75 picture processor, as well as a MiniLED backlight for better control of contrast and brightness. The backlight, we're told, will "create deep local blacks and spectacular reflections with an impressive 5 nits maximum light output. Color reproduction is also impressive thanks to the high-quality VA panel with a wide viewing angle and wide range. 2000%". Color DCI-P95”. By mid 3, with a maximum brightness of 2021 nits. Philips MiniLED 1500 (9636, 65-inch): Same as above, but this model packs a Dolby Atmos 75 audio system, courtesy of audio specialist Bowers & Wilkins, and will certainly be a better option for those looking for more and all-in-one home theater system. It's also coming in mid-3.1.2, with a 2021-nit higher peak brightness, but certainly at a higher price.
Philips TV 2021 technology
(Image credit: Philips) What sets Philips TVs apart from the rest? The most striking feature would definitely be Philips Ambilight: a projection technology that projects colors onto the screen onto the wall behind your TV, increasing the ambiance (hence the name) and creating a light show you don't like. Sony or Samsung TVs. The three-sided Ambilight, which projects from the left, right and top sides of the TV, is the most common, though Philips has standardized on the four-sided Ambilight for its new OLED and MiniLED TVs this year. Philips has a good reputation for sound, but not through the Philips audio arm. The company collaborates with audio specialists Bowers & Wilkins for its premium TVs, outfitting them with dedicated Dolby Atmos soundbars to really hear those movie soundtracks or pump up crowds at their best. There's a new fifth-generation P5 image processor that also has a few upgrades. This year's P5 chip includes "anti-burn" technology for its OLED assemblies, a new "Film Detection" category to help calibrate picture settings based on the genre of content being viewed, and support for the light-sensitive HDR10+ adaptive mode introduced by Samsung last year. Burn-in technology helps detect logos or static content and reduce light intensity in those areas, "without compromising the output of other parts of the screen." Film detection works in conjunction with the P5's five pillars of font, color, contrast, motion, and sharpness processing. There's also a new "Fast Motion Clarity" feature for gamers and sports enthusiasts, to improve the "smooth transition from one image to another with greater sharpness but without introducing artifacts", and it runs at 100Hz instead of the usual 50Hz. .
(Image credit: Philips) The biggest change this year, however, is the arrival of MiniLED technology. MiniLED is a backlight technology that uses tens of thousands of tiny LEDs for more precise brightness control and stunning contrast compared to traditional LCD-LED TVs. While it doesn't offer the self-emitting pixels of OLED or MicroLED panels, it should help LCD TVs continue to compete in the TV space, for those who don't have the money or desire for more upscale technology. You'll find MiniLED technology in both LG's new QNED lineup and the new premium Samsung TVs coming out this year. However, for those with more average budgets or tastes, there will always be plenty of more traditional LCD displays to consider. You'll get DTS Play-Fi multi-room audio support on high-end Philips TVs, along with a Philips variant to help you easily connect Philips-made TVs, speakers and soundbars into one ``Philips Sound'' app. Like Panasonic, Philips is agnostic to HDR formats, making sure to support the dynamic Dolby Vision and HDR10+ standards (unlike Samsung, which sticks to the latter). You'll also get the HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) broadcast format, though those formats disappear when you upgrade to more affordable lower- or mid-range gear. Philips uses the Android Smart TV platform across its entire range of TVs, with the 2021 models benefiting from the latest iteration of Android 10. It's the most common and mundane TV platform, though Android stability issues have generally improved in recent years. last two years, thanks to Google updates.
New Philips TVs for 2020
(Image credit: Philips) Philips OLED+ 935 (available in 48, 55, 65 pouces): The Philips télévisur phare pour 2020 resembles a beauté, the convient donc that la société l'ait gardé pour la fin, in le dévoilant officiellement à l'IFA 2020 in September. This model includes four-sided Ambilight (versus other three-sided models), as well as the fourth-generation P5 processor and AI imaging advancements found in this year's OLED lineup. You also get a 70W sound system, courtesy of Bowers & Wilkins, with Dolby Atmos and universal HDR support. Read more: Philips flagship OLED TV stands out in terms of speakers and specs
(Image credit: Philips) Philips OLED 805/855/865 (available in 55, 65-inch) - This set of OLED TVs may differ in design - just the TV stand, really - but they should all offer the same level of high-end excellence. Philips' OLED sets are largely spectacular, thanks in no small part to the three-sided Ambilight projection built into their bezels, and this year's cohort also promises better AI processing. These aren't the flagship sets for the line, as the Philips 984+ (launched late 2019) is still the top dog right now. Expect Dolby Atmos sound and 50W speakers, though, with a July release, after a delay from the original May release date. Read our full Philips OLED 805 review
(Image credit: Philips) Philips 9435 4K HDR LED (available in 55, 65-inch): Even if we stick to LCD panels, this 4K HDR TV still packs a 50W 2.1.2-channel audio system, by Bowers & Wilkins, with drivers maxed out for Dolby Atmos content. Same Ambilight features as above. (Price / availability not announced). Philips 9235 4K HDR LED (available in 43-inch): The 2.1W 40-channel speakers should still give this smaller 4K set something to say, while the three-sided Ambilight should help too. (Price / availability not announced). Philips 8505 4K HDR LED (available in 43, 50, 58, 65, 70 inches): This Philips package can be found at the premium end of the range, or at the higher end of the mid-range, depending on your perspective. You'll get the same three-sided Ambilight and P5 image processor as previous sets, with a smaller 20W audio output from the built-in speakers (no soundbar here). Stand design varies depending on panel size, but you should get the same image quality from the 43-inch to 70-inch model. Everything you need to know about this year's new TVs: Best TV 2021: Last Year's Best Flat Screen TVs Best Smart TV 2021: All Smart TV Platforms & Which is the Best Panasonic TV 2021: All OLED TVs and LCD on the way this year Sony TV 2021: More Master Series and Bravia TVs on the way Samsung TV 2021: All the new Samsung TVs coming this year Best 4-inch 65K TVs: The best big-screen TVs for every budget