Philips PFL9703 Series LCD TV (32",37",42",47",52") Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 142 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the sound. The tuner also impresses, but many are less positive about the zoom.

Sound, Tuner, Image

Zoom, Screen, Remote control, Menu

Reviewers rate this product 90/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs, the Philips PFL9703 Series LCD TV (32",37",42",47",52") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

The Philips Cineos 42PFL9703 is the 42-inch version of the next generation of Ambilight LCD TVs, with more rear-mounted lights than ever before to enhance your movie-watching experience. With four HDMI inputs, full 1080p and cleverly designed speakers ...

Picture and sound quality ; improved Ambilight ; decent selection of inputs ; attractive styling

Price ; menus are a little ugly ; remote control scroll wheel is a pain sometimes

This is the most impressive Philips TV we've seen for some time. The picture and sound quality are both excellent and the Ambilight is an improvement over the older two strip version. It does add to the movie experience, although perhaps not enough to ...

Good picture quality, four HDMI inputs

High price, 100Hz mode flickers, not many legacy inputs

It has all the right specifications, but an imperfect 100Hz mode and a lack of inputs for older devices stop the 42PFL903D being an easy choice.

AN imperfect 100Hz mode and a lack of inputs for older devices prevent this from being an easy choice.

Good picture quality, four HDMI inputs

High price, 100Hz mode flickers, not many legacy inputs

It has all the right specifications, but an imperfect 100Hz mode and a lack of inputs for older devices stop the 42PFL903D from being an easy choice.

Devoid of an HD digital tuner, the PFL9703D loses a star compared to the H version.

The PFL9703H does produce nice images; however, it mainly suffers from its dynamic gamma correction that cannot be deactivated and black that could be deeper.

Philips? latest picture processing engine joins forces with cutting edge LCD panel technology to spectacular effect!

philips 42pfl9703d review: On first impressions, the 42-inch Philips 42PFL9703D is a potential Bravia-killer with stylish curves and a 100Hz system that is the best we've ever seen.

Decent picture quality, Good blacks and off-axis viewing, Great design, Four HDMI inputs, High price, Set-up wizard can make picture worse, 100Hz mode is poor, Minimum of non-HDMI inputs

High price, Set-up wizard can make picture worse, 100Hz mode is poor, Minimum of non-HDMI inputs

This Dutch flagship has most of the essentials covered. These range from a brilliant 2,250 trillion color palette to a 100Hz engine and quad HDMIs.

Overall sharp and clean visuals ; rich and accurate colors ; comprehensive multimedia playback ; four HDMI ports, coaxial digital audio output ; sleek design

Grayish black ; occasional mild motion artifacts ; basic remote ; XGA-capped PC input

Another nice touch is its matching glass swivel stand. Though it still attracts dust like a magnet, the material is less prone to nasty scratches compared to plastic. For alternative mounting options, this tabletop stand can be swapped for a VESA wall ...