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Philips DTR5520

Philips DTR5520
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alaScore 83

25 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 reviews of Philips DTR5520. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the glare and sound are generally positive. The image quality and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed views about the size and tuner. There are some critical opinions about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Philips DTR5520 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Philips DTR5520

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 user reviews of Philips DTR5520 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the glare and remote control. The image quality and usability also get good reviews, whereas reviews about the tuner and design are mixed.

usability, image quality, remote control, glare

78% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Jamie Carter (techradar.com)

Philips DTR5520 review

 

Does the Freeview HD basics well, but this Pace-y box lacks features

HD & SD pictures ; Dolby Digital option

No Common Interface slots ; High price

As with a lot of brands trying to address the UK-specific market of Freeview – and in this case, Freeview HD – Philips has enlisted the help of renowned set-top box maker Pace to deliver its entry-level receiver, the DTR5520.

Jun, 2010
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Expert review by : Jason Denwood (pocket-lint.com)

Philips DTR5520 receiver

 

Designed by Pace and sold under the Philips brand, this well-made and nicely organised Freeview HD box is little more than a simple receiver. Which is fine for most people's needs, but the competition in this market is fierce - can the DTR5520 hold up...

SD and HD pictures, Dolby Digital sound, easy to use

Basic remote, no digital media, no Pay TV cards

The DTR5520's faultless performance with both Freeview HD and normal Freeview channels is the kind of performance that gets top marks, but there's no getting away from the fact that this is a rather basic box. The interface is good and we like the...

May, 2010
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