Philips Aurea 42PFL9900D LCD HDTV Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 106 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the connectivity. The sound also impresses, but many are less positive about the price.

Connectivity, Sound, Image

Price, Screen, Tuner

Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 91/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs, the Philips Aurea 42PFL9900D LCD HDTV is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

The 42-inch Philips Aurea 42PFL9900D is one of the best LCD televisions we've seen and is like no other TV on the market, with the Ambilight Spectra turning the TV into a kaleidoscope of colour. In addition, its processing system will clean up any ...

Excellent picture quality with hi-def material ; good sound ; hi-def inputs aplenty ; Ambilight Spectra is an eye-catching, unusual feature

Price ; no PC input

The price tag will put off all but the most well-heeled telly addict, but those that do shell out get a truly superb television in return. With some of the finest picture performance we've ever seen, the Philips Aurea 42PFL9900D is the perfect partner ...

Philips flagship TV from 2007 is a good benchmark, with plenty of worthwhile technology substance to fine effect alongside the original styling

This latest incarnation, Ambilight Spectra, has a number of key differences. Instead of the light effect being projected solely from behind the screen back on to your wall, there's now an €˜active frame' directly around the picture, which itself glows ...