Philips 46PFL9706

Design, sharpness, profound black & white, brighter 3D pictures, extended Ambilight effect

High cost, lacklustre Smart TV dimension, speakers are in desktop stand

Stand back Samsung, for here’s an awesome design that deserves to set the tone for its competitors, but there’s a load more to get excited about. Remarkably adept with contrast and brightness in all ambient light conditions, and producing bright active...

Stunning 2D picture quality; lovely design; massive feature count; good sound quality

Costly for a 46in TV; crosstalk with 3D; take care with the screen

Buying a 46PFL9706 is a bit like adopting a puppy from the RSPCA. Owning one is uniquely rewarding, but requires a lot of effort. The TV’s Ambilight system is terrific, and picture quality can be outstanding, but there are issues regarding the Moth Eye...

Deep black levels ; Excellent contrast performance ; Smooth motion ; Great audio quality ; Attractive looks

Poor 3D performance ; Internet features could be better ; Moth Eye filter may not be practical for some homes ; Lots of picture tweaking needed for the best image quality

This is one of the best TVs we've seen from Philips in a long time. The Moth Eye filter and local dimming technology really do help the screen to produce exceptionally deep black levels and bags of contrast, without compromising brighter areas of the...

Stunning 2D pictures ; Moth-eye filter is awesome ; Beautifully designed and built

Crosstalk with 3D ; It's expensive for a 46in TV ; Care must be taken with TV's processing settings

Sharp and smooth pictures; class-leading blacks; strong 3D depth; attractive design; smart TV with Web browser

Mild to moderate crosstalk; 3D glasses flicker under room lighting; visible black crush; browser missing Flash support; pricey

At S$4,459, the Philips 46PFL9706H costs about 10 percent more than the Sony KDL-46HX925 which features a similar LED-backlit panel. The Philips is also not as capable as the Sony in terms of overall picture quality. However, it does boast many extras...

Overall, the 46PFL970T can be filed under technically adventurous but not entirely practical. That the moth eye filter works is not in doubt, but it clearly comes at a cost. £2,200 is a phenomenal price for a 46in TV, even one capable of blisteringly...